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Old 02-09-2006, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by aph01
What sort of audieneces would they attract in the states?
They really don't do well in the States. I think that is why they were on a double bill with Bryan Adams last year. I know they do a lot of small State Fair type venues and they draw some fans but no where near what they did in their heyday. For example they performed at Turningstone Casino in Verona, NY and I think the capacity there is around 5,500 and they could not sell that out alone which is really pretty sad. I think they sold like 3,000 or so.

If you go on the DL site they actually talk alot about Bon Jovi and how they wish DL could be performing in the places BJ is now and draw those kind of numbers. Some DL fans want them to tour with BJ but we all know that is never going to happen nor do I want it to.Number 1 Jon would never allow it, it would be deemed as a nostalgia tour and I for one don't want those two bands on tour together.

They are still a pretty good live band. Not GREAT but solid. Joe's voice hasn't held up as well as I would have liked but I would still go see them again because I had a great time at their concert and they just have too many good songs.
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