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Originally Posted by bjcrazycpa
I love you Marc and the Crowes but I just think the expectation for Bon Jovi to be like them in terms of setlists is unrealistic. No one goes to the Black Crowes expecting to hear hits because, let's be honest, they don't have that many. They are to me, very much a jam band and that's why they can get away with playing what they want.
I do think Jon could throw in some rare songs, like 2 or 3, for us diehards and multiple show attendees and probably not lose the masses. I can't answer why he doesn't but while I may get bored with the setlists, Jon's not making me go to 15+ shows a leg, I'm choosing to do that.
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yes, i know - just some perspective on where i am coming from...pearl jam does the same thing and they have hits...certainly not as many as jovi but lets all think for a minute here...
how many HITS are we really talking about...
and then lets think how many HITS they DONT play...
I would venture that at least HALF the concert could be hits and the other HALF could be popular songs with some rarities thrown in...
i would probably go IF THEY JUST PLAYED SOME DIFFERENT SONGS each night - even if they switched some hits and popular songs up a bit...
they just DONT - they used to up until this tour even - dont get me wrong - its been steadily getting worse...but this tour is ridiculous imo...
i will not support it any more right now - so im choosing not to - and youd have to really line people up to have a die-hard-off - i am shocked i feel so strongly but this is just wrong - if i wanted to see broadway i would go to memphis - which we still need to do!
the band is on fire
the catalog is huge
there arent that many songs that are such big hits they HAVE to be played
this is even more highlighted by the fact that they dont regularly play some of their BIGGEST hits
the shows are almost EXACTLY the same...
the only thing now is if you get a good performance or a great performance of the SAME SHOW
i choose to protest.
and to be honest i think i will unfortunately listen to the catalog less, though i still will as i love it but to know i will NEVER hear 99% of the songs live EVER is a huge turn-off for me.
its a waste...
when i personally spoke to JBJ about this i thought he got it.
I guess ill have to speak with him again...and explain i wasnt just referencing Hawaii...
i think ive stated my case enough on this bored
and i can see brian rolling his eyes so i wont bring it up anymore i would just say think about it a little...it wont matter anyway they know what they are doing but it matters some - i know casuals who dont go anymore...
love to all
and to jovi who hopefully when they come back will have a difference frame of mind in 2014!
my peace