I've been to 14 shows this tour. For me the show is more than just the set list. It's the crowd, it's how the guys are on stage (meaning how they are sounding and interact with each other and the crowd), it's the atmosphere of the venue itself that all contribute to a great show. Would I like to hear some rare stuff , oh yea sure I would. I've been a fan since 1985 and the number of shows I've seen have increased, for the most part, with every tour. But there were a few tours that I saw NO shows, KTF and These Days, because I had no money. I don't know for me, it just never gets old.

Having Jon pull out I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas made the CAA shows for me. And I do agree with Becky in that I think watching webcasts and listening to bootlegs does contribute more to the boredom of the set lists, at least for some. You are never going to have a Bon Jovi show where they have a completely different set list from night to night, a la, Pearl Jam, because Bon Jovi is committed to playing the songs off their new record, whether that record is successful or not. For this tour, they are playing around 7 HAND songs.

You make valid points. I hope you reconsider going to Wembley. I think it's going to be a great show. I still need a ticket, lol!!

deb