Many of the more popular venues can be difficult to book on the dates we need them, especially in the busier touring seasons. For example, the Tower Theater had booked Mark Knopfler months ago on the dates we hoped for. Phil does feel that it is an important part of the adventure for the band as well as for the audience to venture into new venues. There is comfort but also predictability about going to the same venues all the time. It is a challenge and much more work for the band and crew to inaugurate new venues but the rewards can be commensurate with the effort expended.
Security is always an important part of a show for many reasons.
We have been informed about overzealous security at certain venues and we are working with the promoters in advance to make sure that this will not be an issue. As part of Here Come Sunshine Tour coverage, we will share both the history and uniqueness of many of the venues and persons behind the production of the different places that we will be performing. We have resumed our Unbroken Chain Foundation charity auctions on E-Bay. Some of the items offered will be pairs of tickets to our shows at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA, Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, and at the Roseland Ballroom in New Your City, as well as other special items including picking a song and other fun stuff. If the offer sounds too good to be true, the chances are that it is.