Cool, I was wondering about sponsorships for the pre-party. Not that I can afford to sponsor two bands in one year, but yeah, if it stays downstairs, Shane will need to fill seats.
Also, to add to Glenn's comments (or maybe clarify), a new band need not have a sponsor to be considered, either.
Witness Orphaned Land last year. After hearing
Mabool...at Glenn's insistence, thank you forever for THAT, bud!...I told him I'd be on board if they were.
Time passed.
Therion was booked; I checked with Glenn and sho' 'nuff, as per my list of potential 'sponsorees' email to Glenn, I was their sponsor. I was thrilled, but also kinda sad because I thought Orphaned Land must've fallen through.
Then Orphaned Land were announced. With NO sponsor, save Glenn himself. .
Choosing between Therion and Orphaned Land would have been like choosing between two different kinds of caviar.