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Notes about this new tour
First off, it's an amazing dream come true to see these guys up there. However, after seeing them in Charlotte, I have a few things that I noted.
Question: Why isn't there any hype about this tour?
There really isn't much hype and I think it could be for several reasons. First, it's not 1996 anymore and MTV really doesn't give a rats ass about VH these days.
These guys have fooled us and have done many false starts and therefore, the deep pockets are not there anymore. Too much risk. Therefore this tour is low budget. No explosions, not much of a production and hardly any great t-shirts.
I also happen to believe that it has all been set to be ready incase the whole thing implodes. Dave & Ed don't get along, 25 dates is easily finished with a handshake.
Question: Dave is a bit subdued in this show
He's not 100% himself, but at the same time, he's doing his thing. Could it be he has matured since that last fiasco in 96? Or perhaps the VH boys sat down with him and told him exactly what they didn't want on stage? If that's so, we see a much more mature Dave making things work. His onstage antics are as always, kick ass!! However, he even says in the beginning "I'm not gonna BS you around"
Question: Why is Dave actually singing every single word of the songs?
Another thing that I'm sure the VH boys put as a MUST DO. I don't blame them and it actually is a good thing. Dave sings his ass off and prooves that he can do it (despite all the shit the VH bros said back in the day).
Question: Why is the tour so short and hardly any major markets were tapped?
Again, I think they are taking "baby steps" in the process. Hopefully things will work out great as they appear and more shows will be added.
Again, I don't want to critisize this tour because I think it is the greatest thing since the Beatles reunited for a couple of songs back in 96. This is the best kept secret. It's a FANTASTIC show and a real treat for us that have kept the faith since 84. I want to see them again and will spend however much money needs to be spent to see them again!!!!
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Question: Why isn't there any hype about this tour?
There really isn't much hype and I think it could be for several reasons. First, it's not 1996 anymore and MTV really doesn't give a rats ass about VH these days.
These guys have fooled us and have done many false starts and therefore, the deep pockets are not there anymore. Too much risk. Therefore this tour is low budget. No explosions, not much of a production and hardly any great t-shirts.
I also happen to believe that it has all been set to be ready incase the whole thing implodes. Dave & Ed don't get along, 25 dates is easily finished with a handshake.
Question: Dave is a bit subdued in this show
He's not 100% himself, but at the same time, he's doing his thing. Could it be he has matured since that last fiasco in 96? Or perhaps the VH boys sat down with him and told him exactly what they didn't want on stage? If that's so, we see a much more mature Dave making things work. His onstage antics are as always, kick ass!! However, he even says in the beginning "I'm not gonna BS you around"
Question: Why is Dave actually singing every single word of the songs?
Another thing that I'm sure the VH boys put as a MUST DO. I don't blame them and it actually is a good thing. Dave sings his ass off and prooves that he can do it (despite all the shit the VH bros said back in the day).
Question: Why is the tour so short and hardly any major markets were tapped?
Again, I think they are taking "baby steps" in the process. Hopefully things will work out great as they appear and more shows will be added.
Again, I don't want to critisize this tour because I think it is the greatest thing since the Beatles reunited for a couple of songs back in 96. This is the best kept secret. It's a FANTASTIC show and a real treat for us that have kept the faith since 84. I want to see them again and will spend however much money needs to be spent to see them again!!!!
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