Opening night in Ft. Lauderdale cancelled

[Kayli]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

That's kind of my theory- that the show didn't sell. I don't want to sound judgmental, but FTL doesn't seem like a particularly, um... wealthy area. Perhaps they were banking on all the money coming up from Miami, but with gas around $4/gallon... maybe not.

It could absolutely be the show didn't sell well and they're using the flu as a crutch. However, Ft. Lauderdale is only 25 miles from Miami, and both areas are one of the biggest music draws in the US as far as concerts go. Ft. Lauderdale is a very, very wealthy city (minus some areas, of course.)

And I was pumped to hear "Secret Love" played live for the first time! And my hopes to hear Stevie and Rod duet on "Young Turks" and "Leather and Lace" have been kicked in the gut

[Kayli]

Originally Posted by AliceLover

FL is a HUGE market for concerts. Especially the area they were playing. Stevie always hits that area solo and FM always plays there for multiple days. Sorry, but there's no way this was cancelled due to ticket sales. No way in hell, actually. FL is one of the last places I could ever see canceling due to ticket sales.

Exactly. We get every big act, and with over 15 venues in the Ft. Laud/Miami/Palm Beach area, there is room for everybody. (Not that I see anybody spectacular very often, but still )

[Jondalar]

some people are saying that he cancelled because of poor ticket sales, is that true? is this tour a bust?

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

some people are saying that he cancelled because of poor ticket sales, is that true? is this tour a bust?

I don't think he cancelled due to ticket sales, but I think sales must not have been that good for them to flat out cancel the show all together instead of rescheduling it. If tickets had sold amazingly well, they would definitely not forgo all that money. Not that people don't want to see the acts, but those prices in this economy? The music business needs to get a grip on reality.

[DashingDan]

Originally Posted by jannieC

Have you ever had the flu? I had influenza once, about 7 years ago, and didn't get out of bed for 2 weeks. Actually, I did get up to go to the doctor- went with my coat on over my pajamas. Even after two weeks, I had to push myself to get going again. Awful.

The flu simply landed me in the hospital for 3 nights. I get my flu shot every year now.

[mikebise]

>Sigh< I've been to three Stevie/Fleetwood Mac concerts that have been CANCELED and then RESCHEDULED much later. But the original date was CANCELED, no makeup date offered. The Austin 1987 cancellation allowed you to trade your tickets for Tina Turner tickets, or get a refund. Luckily, Stevie came back later in each instance, and new tickets were sold.

Stevie's timeline is very tight. I'm sure she wants to make up this show, but they ALL have schedules to keep.

But let's just keep up the "The tour's a flop! Ticket sales were nil!" positiveness that is such a unique hallmark.

[kathy1]

are they going to reschedule?

[StandbackStevie]

Definetly the show was not cancelled due to poor ticket sales they would have cancelled the show weeks ago cause they are already in florida if they cancelled the night before the show so its probably true about rod being sick with the flu. I would say its a timed tour like she did with Don Henley and its a Rod Show not a Stevie Show so it would have been cool to have Stevie just play the whole show but alot of Rod fans would be mad to I would be if it were the other way around. So Rescheduled would have said postponed instead of cancelled so it would not be rescheduled. That sucks for the fans on both sides of Stevie and Rod to have a show you looking forward to go to get cancelled the night before. I hope they do get a rescheduled show but It doesn't look like that would happen.

[MacMan]

I think it's a logistical/financial reason for the outright cancellation... I mean the tour ends on the west coast and to haul all your stuff back to the east for one night probably didn't make sense financially. I think if there were a window of opportunity to reschedule within the time frame that they were in the east they likely would have rescheduled.

[StandbackStevie]

that makes sense too if the show was well sold they probably would have rescheduled since alot of the shows are on the east coast which would make sense. Economy is still bad and to put it out alot of money on concert ticket is crazy at this time. I am surprised that they didn't cancell before probably might see more dates cancelled if that is the case hope not but it would not surprise me either.

[APerfectLie]

This was posted on the Nicks Fix just a little while ago, well after the show was cancelled...


"The Tour Begins!
Stevie's first show of 2011 starts tonight, March 30, at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise Florida. Stevie currently has 19 shows scheduled with Rod Stewart. If you attend a show and want to send a fan review, you can send it to [email protected]."


... Someone over at the Nicks Fix needs to put down the crack pipe for a little while and check The Ledge.

[daniellaaarisen]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

I don't think he cancelled due to ticket sales, but I think sales must not have been that good for them to flat out cancel the show all together instead of rescheduling it. If tickets had sold amazingly well, they would definitely not forgo all that money. Not that people don't want to see the acts, but those prices in this economy? The music business needs to get a grip on reality.

Exactly why this college student is waiting until Stevie's smaller solo tour.

[APerfectLie]

Originally Posted by daniellaaarisen

Exactly why this college student is waiting until Stevie's smaller solo tour.

This college student is doing the same

[olive]

Originally Posted by APerfectLie

This was posted on the Nicks Fix just a little while ago, well after the show was cancelled...


"The Tour Begins!
Stevie's first show of 2011 starts tonight, March 30, at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise Florida. Stevie currently has 19 shows scheduled with Rod Stewart. If you attend a show and want to send a fan review, you can send it to [email protected]."


... Someone over at the Nicks Fix needs to put down the crack pipe for a little while and check The Ledge.

someone should have written a review ...

[TrueFaith77]

Originally Posted by olive

someone should have written a review ...

genius