Armadillo - 2014-06-07 3:29 PM
Rock10 - 2014-06-06 9:38 PM
Fast Joey - 2014-06-06 8:32 PM
I would think it because they chose a better route...playing LESS shows, to MORE people. Then putting on a live show that is unmatched by any other band, attracts even MORE people to the next big festival. They are playing it smart, and it's a formula that has worked amazingly for them.
But they were able to do that when they first reunited. I'm talking about success in the U.S.
Well, there are a few things here. First, Joey is absolutely correct. By playing fewer shows in bigger venues, it gets them MORE big shows in festivals. If they started flooding the clubs with small shows in the U.S., it would not be a good business move. Next: U.S. shows ARE 100% DIFFERENT from shows in other countries. U.S. shows stink. Sorry. Hate to say that but they do. They LACK the same quality stages and crews that they have in Europe, and the fans DON'T BUY TICKETS here. That's the fact, Jack. I've been to carloads of festivals here in the U.S. and while some are very nice, they don't hold a candle to the festivals in Europe. Not even remotely close. Small clubs are nice but they are a lot of work for a small reward. You still have to pay your road crew, tour manager, band members, etc. Same as a festival, yet a festival makes a lot more at the door and in merch.
