Fortunately they have more going on?

[xsiveone]

I'm a little baffled here. As the newest tour dates are confirmed, I can't get it out of my head about what Billy said after they turned down the recent tour with INXS. He said that fortunately, they have more going on for them.

Libertyville, Mokena, Owosso? An Oyster festival in Wicker Park? Is that seriously more going on for them than touring major cities with INXS?

Sorry to be such a downer, but I'm really disappointed to see this. The best gig that I see is Summerfest in Milwaukee and they had already booked that on their own before signing with a major label.

[FlyIntoOblivion]

From Marty's diary post yesterday:

There are more and more dates being posted each day and I am happy we are making our way across the country. We have been offered a string of dates at clubs starting in a few weeks and I think we are gonna do it. We like the venues and are itching to get back in front of the fans.

[kconrad]

Maybe they are just wanting to break away from the whole INXS thing and prove themselves on their own away from that spotlight. I think it's a good thing.

[Treed]

xsiveone said:

I'm a little baffled here. As the newest tour dates are confirmed, I can't get it out of my head about what Billy said after they turned down the recent tour with INXS. He said that fortunately, they have more going on for them.

Libertyville, Mokena, Owosso? An Oyster festival in Wicker Park? Is that seriously more going on for them than touring major cities with INXS?

Sorry to be such a downer, but I'm really disappointed to see this. The best gig that I see is Summerfest in Milwaukee and they had already booked that on their own before signing with a major label.

I was pondering the same thing about the places they're on tap to play, but "on further review," I think that this actually might be a good way to go "grass roots" so to speak for the band.

They played in some of the biggest venues on the INXS tour in the metro areas but also some of the smaller ones and now probably have figured out what will work best (for world domination, of course . ) Plus the ticket prices might be more in line with enticing new fans...

[hammeredinmn]

I remember an interview with Marty (anyone have a reference) where he said that they wanted to remain an opening act and have an opportunity to tour the US. Marty stated that it was the smartest route to reach more fans and enlarge their audience base.

Yes, I too would like to see them picked up by a big tour but am still happy that they are playing almost every month!

hammeredinMN

[bobswife]

hammeredinmn said:

I remember an interview with Marty (anyone have a reference) where he said that they wanted to remain an opening act and have an opportunity to tour the US. Marty stated that it was the smartest route to reach more fans and enlarge their audience base.

Yes, I too would like to see them picked up by a big tour but am still happy that they are playing almost every month!

hammeredinMN

I believe that interview is the Charlotte interview that Amy and Cindy did with Marty. Their fanbase is slowly building and could take awhile but it will get there. I am impatiently waiting for those club dates and place to be announced!!! ;D

[hammeredinmn]

Thanks Bobswife! I knew I read it!