^Agree with Jim.

Our MK 2001 tix had "BJ plus special guests" who turned out to be Matchbox 20 - not so special seeing as they had been at every other UK gig that tour and had been confirmed well in advance and could have been named on the ticket.

As for the seating arrangements, I'd say the band probably opted for it to be honest. They've always been quite vocal about how worried they get playing European shows because everybody is packed into such a small space as opposed to the 'safer' US shows where it is a legal requirement that all fans have seating provided. If they were offered the choice, I'm sure they would have gone with the seating.

But yeah, IT SUCKS!