This is not really about the live show, but I just noticed that V seems to be more frequently appearing as an opener for bands for the past shows she has done. I think it is a good way to increase her fanbase too.
But, I really do hope that she'd be able to do a show of her own soon too and have someone else as an opener for her. I mean, she deserves it. (:
Vanessa is opening for..............Five for Fighting?
Uh. what?
This is ridiculous. I'll bet you a million dollars that Meech got a better gig.
IF VANESSA'S MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS THIS REAL PROMOTION FOR THE ALBUM, THEN I SERIOUSLY URGE THEM TO RECONSIDER THEIR BUSINESS MODEL.
Who's she opening for next? Shaggy? Wtf?
Dan/NS
Of course she will do headlining gigs at smaller bars and clubs but who's going to attend those? Majority are already fans...
I think you guys are being a little rediculous. Its not a tour as we know right now, and being that Five For Fighting have this one show listed on there tour page without tons of others, its most likely just a one-off. I don't know what you guys think Vanessa is going to headline stadiums? Let's be real, she hasn't had a hit single in 9 years..nost people have no idea that she has 3 records. I think its important for Vanessa to open for artists at bigger shows to spread the word. Of course she will do headlining gigs at smaller bars and clubs but who's going to attend those? Majority are already fans...opening gigs are going to happen to an artist like V. Don't worry, I'm sure she'll do headlining gigs in major markets.
It is already May. Album's out in 7 weeks. Is there a tour even in the works? Anyone in touch with her management?
No, I don't think Vanessa should be booking her own shows/tours...its hard for artists to manage everything themselves...but she's indie now...even though the major labels were treating her indie with Harmonium and H&T..its not a bad opening gig. Its a good amount of people and someone said the "good" tickets are already sold. She can't tour with Stevie forever.
I think you guys are being a little rediculous. Its not a tour as we know right now, and being that Five For Fighting have this one show listed on there tour page without tons of others, its most likely just a one-off. I don't know what you guys think Vanessa is going to headline stadiums? Let's be real, she hasn't had a hit single in 9 years..nost people have no idea that she has 3 records. I think its important for Vanessa to open for artists at bigger shows to spread the word. Of course she will do headlining gigs at smaller bars and clubs but who's going to attend those? Majority are already fans...opening gigs are going to happen to an artist like V. Don't worry, I'm sure she'll do headlining gigs in major markets.
I think VC's powers that be are a little ridiculous. There was no proper tour for H&T, no radio play in any major markets, nothing. I expressed my concerns about the viability of The Inc. before H&T both here and elsewhere, and they were 100% legit. Now I'm thinking that we might be looking at another exercise in ineptitude. It's just frustrating.
Of course I don't think Vanessa can play large places. I know this. She is not a big draw. But she has opened for much, much bigger artists in the past, and so I don't understand the philosophy. When was Five For Fighting's last hit? '05? It's not like they're Bon Jovi. The Goo Goo Dolls are touring, and are in fact playing the same venue in which I first saw Vanessa with them in '02(Jones Beach). The opener is Michelle Branch. I rest my case. A local band can get a spot opening for band like FFF.
And opening acts routinely get crappy sound and short sets. I'm not familiar with the Ravinia venue, either the size or stature, and it cannot hurt to play it. But....there is just no substitute for her own, small club tour. A couple hundred seats. The right local promotion can and has done it.
It is already May. Album's out in 7 weeks. Is there a tour even in the works? Anyone in touch with her management? Is she doing radio? Daytime talk shows? Look, I'll gladly siddown and treat myself to a tall glass of stfu when things start happening, but someone show me where I'm off the mark.
VC deserves better, and as we have all seen her screwed, blued, and tattooed by the biz, it's painful to see things showing more signs of sucking. I realize that even live shows have taken a hit due to the economy, but man, I just hope I'm wrong.
Dan/NS
i imagine the conversation went like this:
manager: Vanessa, how do you feel about opening for Five for Fighting??
Vanessa: Are you kidding me?? I LOVE them! Would be HONORED!
manager: then it's done!
i think some of you should stop freaking out. vanessa doesn't NEED more publicity. in case you haven't noticed, we live in a time where you don't have to be a superstar to be a successful musician. music isn't supposed to be about the money, or the fame, or who's opening or who's closing or anything like that. so many people on this site are so wrapped up in stuff that is seriously not important. I'm just annoyed by all this pointless ranting. Seriously, nessaholics have been making the same complaints for YEARS.
GET OVER IT ALREADY
They're selling the Rabbits vinyl at this show.
:(