This is not the car stage.. seems like they've rented Bruce's stage for this show:

http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/BpOeMNQqhQk/hqdefault.jpg

I guess that with the Madrid show being added, they couldn't bring the car stage because of "logistic reasons".

Deffo not the car stage in the pictures posted on here earlier. The car stage doesnt have a roof on it...

these are the guys opening up for Jovi:

Brass Wires Orchestra

they were handing out some promo cds at the end of the Mumford & Sons show a few months back. i threw the cd somewhere and never really listened to it. something in that sort of style is what i'm guessing we should expect. could be worse, i guess!

No offense, but who cares if you don't "stay true to your convictions"? If you're sad that you're not going, then try to find a ticket to go. It's not like Richie or the band will find out, and it's also not like you'll lose a bet if you do.

I think you're actually lucky not to have the Buick, at least you're going to be able to see the band :p

Agree, it's pointless not to do something that I'd make you happy because of your convictions. And I seriously doubt Richie's going to find out you went ;)

If you're a fan of the band just go to the show if possible. There are band members giving it there all up there, and there is one that isn't. Not trying to diss Richie, I miss him to death, but personal opinions aside we have no clue why he's not there. Just speculation that does not look too promising. Don't short change yourself, or the other band members if you really want to go. If that's the case then I don't see how you're really a fan of the band, rather then just Richie. Regardless of why he isn't there, all bands face issues. Don't abandon them because of it. If it all works out in the end it just adds to the story of the band. Tons of people are going and managing to have a good time. I'm sure you can too. Have some fun and go jam out. No shame in it.

Who cares if or not it's the car, this is why I do not like this tour. Without his Buick seems that the show is not worth it.

I understand a bit what you think. I share your conviction, but I'm not sad about it, because for me it would not have any sense to go to a Bon Jovi show without Sambora. I would be sad in this show, as thing is to see "wanted" without Richie, and other songs that sound more as Jon solo tour.

I do not want to convince anyone, it is my opinion, this is how I feel. It is what I want, and could not enjoy a show like this, with or without Buick, I'm going not.

In Madrid show will be the Buick, I guess Jon wants to make a clean up their image, and sacrifices Lisbon Show that will have less impact on the media (press and news). But for fans Portuguese is a bitch, they paid more for the tickets.

so let me get this straight: we don't get the Buick, nor Richie Sambora and yet we pay the whole price while Madrid fans don't pay squat.
Now that's what I call valuing fans ! **** off Jon Bon Jovi, you miserable t*at. I hope Richie doesn't come back. you deserve it.

Still, Jon said that the Buick is the stage for stadium shows. This doesn't look like a stadium at all, which would explain why they aren't using it.