The rest of the East Coast dates are announced!

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I suspect that it all boils down to economics. For places like BB King's, I *believe* that much (if not all) of the expense of booking the space is underwritten by food/drink sales. This is probably why you will see national headliners like Lindsey play there one night and have some Pink Floyd tribute band playing there the next night. And it also helps to explain why tickets are only $60 vs. $100+. So whether 5 people or 500 people show up, Lindsey stands to make some coin.

And we all know how short on cash Lindsey is! Lindsey is definitely one of my very favorite artists, but this BB Kings decision is really unfortunate and a bit telling of certain priorities. I also don't understand why he makes comments about his "street cred" being so high, and then so many decisions around this excellent album have seemed so corporate and washed-up-old-rocker's-new-album. The cheesy cover certainly fits BB Kings, but Lindsey's music and attitude do not.

I would love to go to both shows, but knowing how varying his set lists and banter are, I don't think I can spend another $70 plus tip and a trip to Times Square.

Sorry to be so negative. I was really excited when this tour was getting started, and the NY leg is really a let down to me. Though I am sure I will still be blown away by his amazingness.