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The shows like this that they have played in recent years ie: Hondas corporate anniversary, have been to repay favors or support for the Soul. I imagine this is also one of those or maybe Miller has agreed t to sponsor the next tour. Nevertheless it's a free show apparently open to the community it's good PR for the band so I see nothing wrong with them doing it. Why do you automatically assume it's for cash??? If the band needs cash they go on tour where all the money comes to them. how is this selling out??? It's trading services, the bands playing music for sponsorship for a tour or for the football team. Seems like good business to me.

Just supposing they're not being paid to play this show but it's a payback to Miller for future sponsorship then it's still for the money is it not? I automatically assume it's for cash, because I think a very naive person would think it was out of the goodness of their hearts. Perhaps you're right, maybe they just like Miller beer, but then again maybe not.

Bon Jovi are a world-wide act who do very good business in a lot of countries with little or no promotion, why would they feel the need for sponsorship or PR? I want to wear a 'Bon Jovi' t-shirt, not a 'Bon Jovi brought to you by Miller' t shirt.

Call me naive but I used to believe rock and roll wasn't just for the money. Maybe it's just me

it's gonna be a corporated show which will help Jon business man and the soul and also will bring cash .. it's so less annoying than touring i am sure it bring the guys a lot of money for the less of work compare to a tour .... and it's good to maintain good business connections with jon the business man and team owner ... and it's maybe a good PR move for the usa audience (not here where I am located I don't care ) I think that basically Corporated show it's not my vision of music/ artist /concerts

no you are right it's defintely not all wrong rainsong some bon jovi fans will be happy to go

Honestly is it gonna be a rock show ? or a beer festivity featuring a rock band bought for the special occasion by miller 's boss ? a new sponsor for the usa tour ? maybe ..... we will see

no it's not just you we are 2 at least ... I like the way you see and say things ... do bon jovi need sponsorship and PR no ..... Jon the business man may need it for the soul though....

Ok if it is the way a lot of you guys paint it, you guys would rather jon pay for the tour than have a sponsorship?? yeah I would imagine so, but it's not your place to decide.
If you're being brought a show, it's not your place to demand in what circumstances the show is being brought to you.
you decide whether you want to go or not.
When you're a chief of a record company and are scheduling a world wide tour (or a one of gig for that matter) then you can say what needs or nneds not be done.

maybe, but I will always have an opinion and I will not shut up merely because I know that my word has no impact.

Women, they always feel more powerfull when they're mouth is open, even if it make no difference. :P

with that attitude you must hitch hike under the sheets a lot.

Jen, unfortunately, the music "business" is just that a "business". I know mentioning "business" with art is blasphemy but it's reality. I do see your point but honestly in the tough market of staying out there and relevant bands do what they have to do. As some one else mentioned, this show will be a good warm up show for the upcoming tour. I see it as a win win. There is heavy advertising by the local radio station right now for this gig. Who knows how tickets will be distributed. I still think it's cool that the show is free. Also, this is going to be a multi act show. Bon Jovi is the headliner. I'm not sure who the other bands playing are.

Just look at the band flavor of the moment, Maroon 5, they are playing the Arena Bowl this year.

deb

I only do that to piss the girls here, outside the internet i just keep my mouth shut. :P