I saw Jon solo and acoustic, and honestly, it was the best show I've ever seen--but it was a special situation. It was more intimate and he took questions from the audience. I LOVE when he plays acoustically, so just seeing that made the show stand apart and above "normal" concerts.
I would definitely travel to see Jon if he did a solo tour. He's an incredible singer and performer, no matter who his backing band is.

I wouldn't travel to see Richie unless it was over the summer and I could get a cheap hotel rate. I definitely would not take time off work or fly and invest the cost of a hotel room to see him, and God knows, he'd never play in Jackson or the surrounding areas. I don't even like his solo CDs, so I'd only go if it were really convenient. It's not like he'd ever be playing locally. If he did, I'd certainly go since my only expense would be the tickets for me and whoever I could get to drive me.

Becky