That must be weird for a band of the caliber as Angra to play for 100 people. Look at their concerts in Brazil, then they come here and play to 100. Crazy for the bandmembers - and it's gotta be hard to justify another tour after numbers so low
Will Angra tour the USA?
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They played to ~40 people when they came to Cleveland that tour. One of the top 5 shows I've seen too...
It didn't help that there was 0 promotion, and it was in this shitty little venue about 30-45 minutes outside the city in the middle of bum fuck nowhere.
It didn't help that there was 0 promotion, and it was in this shitty little venue about 30-45 minutes outside the city in the middle of bum fuck nowhere.
I agree, it must be strange. Places like Japan, Italy, Brazil, etc. produce stellar crowds for them, and then to do a string of shows in the US and have less than 100 on average must be a blow.
The problem with the last "tour" was there was no promotion. I saw them in NC with 12 people. I found out it 2 days before. No one promoted it. Of course, they did it somewhat ad hoc and last minute. If they do it with enough advance and promote, hopefully they'd get a better turnout.
The problem with the last "tour" was there was no promotion. I saw them in NC with 12 people. I found out it 2 days before. No one promoted it. Of course, they did it somewhat ad hoc and last minute. If they do it with enough advance and promote, hopefully they'd get a better turnout.
Just curious, did the band acknowledge the low number at all on stage? Like did they make jokes like "Glad to see 10 of you here tonight!" or something like that. Did the band take it in good stride, or did they seem reluctant to perform a full night worth of material?
Just wondering - I've never been to a concert with so low a crowd
Just wondering - I've never been to a concert with so low a crowd
They were very good troopers, very professional, and some of the nicest musicians (and people) I've evern met. I actually wrote up a little thing about my experience here.
I've been to shows with low turnouts like that - but they were all local, cover, bar band shows. Never seen a professional band like that, so it was an experience for me too!
I've been to shows with low turnouts like that - but they were all local, cover, bar band shows. Never seen a professional band like that, so it was an experience for me too!
Evil
Drunken Bastard
I once saw Seven Witches at the Cricket Club in Irvington, NJ. Exit To Eternity and Zandelle opened the show. Raven was on the bill too and they pulled out during the show. But there were 15 or 20 people there and thats it. Even with a classic band like Raven on the bill going into the show it did not attract any extra fans.
I saw XYZ back in January and there were no more than 50 people in the entire venue.
I saw XYZ back in January and there were no more than 50 people in the entire venue.
Yeah, XYZ played in VA not too long ago to a crowd almost as thin. My band played with Seven Witches not too long ago also, and there were about 200 people there tops, most of which came for the local bands.
Its weird how people decide to go to shows or not. You'd think it would be as easy as having a band they like playing on a Saturday night bringing them out, but people are funny creatures to understand.
Its weird how people decide to go to shows or not. You'd think it would be as easy as having a band they like playing on a Saturday night bringing them out, but people are funny creatures to understand.
Anthony3
I Am Nothing
TheGraveDigger said:
Most people don't want to go to the Cricket Club anyway because they are scared to death to go into that neighborhood.
Bear
Got Shred??
TheGraveDigger said:
LOL yeah and then? Its XYZ, hello? They haven't really ever did anything? I think they would be happy to have 50 people at any show
Bear
Anthony3 said:
It's a shitty neighborhood but it is right off the parkway and when you're leaving it's two minutes tops before you are back on the parkway. I have learned to deal with that neighborhood though. I live in Union so I just take the backroads in... keep my doors locked and don't look at anyone.
Metropolis Part 2
DT and POS Fanboy!
If its 50 people, its good for the crowd, then everyone can get a signature and a photo with the band????
J-Dubya 777
It NEVER ends
Met-Al said:
100? At the Riley's Rockhouse??? (Or whatever the name is...I remember when it was Malos) I remember the weather not being really great that night, and I don't remember there being more than 50 people there.
It was more packed for Symphony X.......
Still, the Angra guys put on a great show.....
J-Dubya
TheWhisper
Cobra Kai Never Dies
This from Thom Youngblood, of Kamelot, about a possible North American tour:
"Were talking to SPV to have their ears open and weve been talking to different bands that are coming over in September. I think everybody is waiting to see what happens when the record comes out and see how things go. Of course, weve been trying to set up a U.S. tour for two or three years now and theres always these obstacles about the size of the band in the US, the funding, and things like that; so were always trying to look for opportunities here as well as other countries. But I think I have a good feeling about this year and about being able to tour, so lets see what happens. Were talking to the management with Angra about doing a co-headline with them and the guys from Stratovarius talked to us a little about that, but you know, were keeping our ears open for the best opportunity and for the best package for the fans, thats the most important thing.
Its kinda weird; our singer is from Norway and we havent toured there. Were from the U.S. and we havent toured in the U.S., so I think its time to do that."
"Were talking to SPV to have their ears open and weve been talking to different bands that are coming over in September. I think everybody is waiting to see what happens when the record comes out and see how things go. Of course, weve been trying to set up a U.S. tour for two or three years now and theres always these obstacles about the size of the band in the US, the funding, and things like that; so were always trying to look for opportunities here as well as other countries. But I think I have a good feeling about this year and about being able to tour, so lets see what happens. Were talking to the management with Angra about doing a co-headline with them and the guys from Stratovarius talked to us a little about that, but you know, were keeping our ears open for the best opportunity and for the best package for the fans, thats the most important thing.
Its kinda weird; our singer is from Norway and we havent toured there. Were from the U.S. and we havent toured in the U.S., so I think its time to do that."
YtseJammer
Member
Kamelot on the Stratovarius tour? Supposedly they're bringing another "national" US act with them.
That would be incredible
That would be incredible
Harvester
The Promoter
OdinsCourt said:
Do you realize that Antonio (Angra's manager) has no clue who you are or what authority you have to be making these claims? You had better clarify things with your "source" before you piss him off further.
Glenn
There seems to be some confusion and misunderstandings here. I'll clear things up soon.Harvester said:
I simply posted tha because there has been a lot of speculation and rumor about Angra touring on the Net (and in this thread - including the above post from Kamelot) but no official word as of yet. It was a "gentle reminder" that there is no official announcement yet.
Sorry if it caused any problems.
Harvester
The Promoter
You stated you knew about Angra before I went public.
You started a thread on the Symphony X forum about assisting with booking a potential tour for them.
Your post in this thread can be easily misread that you are making an official announcement yourself once given the confirmation.
Combine all of the above and you have an upset Angra manager (and a miffed ProgPower promoter at certain things that you are not aware of regarding my deal with Angra).
Just be a tad more careful in the future.
cheers,
Glenn
You started a thread on the Symphony X forum about assisting with booking a potential tour for them.
Your post in this thread can be easily misread that you are making an official announcement yourself once given the confirmation.
Combine all of the above and you have an upset Angra manager (and a miffed ProgPower promoter at certain things that you are not aware of regarding my deal with Angra).
Just be a tad more careful in the future.
cheers,
Glenn
