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
