Time to throw more fuel into the fire..., Summer tour Options

[J.Sax]

I just got back from Adam's show in Pittsburgh; Aly and talked with him for a bit afterwards. Before we left, Aly asked about the summer tour with Collective Soul and he said that it is definitely going to happen, but it's not all worked out yet because it was a last minute idea thrown together.

We all know that, but here's where it gets better...Adam told us that they're trying to make this a three way thing--LIVE, Collective Soul and Counting Crows! This could be huge.

[SJN1279]

We all know that, but here's where it gets better...Adam told us that they're trying to make this a three way thing--LIVE, Collective Soul and Counting Crows! This could be huge.

Counting Crows will allow bigger venues, but I've heard that their fans are disrespectful to opening acts! Also the band does not fit in with Live and Collective Soul at all. I guess leaving early and beating traffic would be nice.

[Hoodstock]

Counting Crows will allow bigger venues, but I've heard that their fans are disrespectful to opening acts! Also the band does not fit in with Live and Collective Soul at all.

I've seen Counting Crows only once and it was enough!!! God, they suck live. It was Wed, Aug 2nd 2000 when they toured with Live.

They totally sucked. During Long December the dude forgot the words to his own song and they had to restart with the 2nd verse. They just sound like crap overall. I hope that Live tours solo, with Collective Soul, or some other band.

[beau99]

During Long December the dude forgot the words to his own song and they had to restart with the 2nd verse.

All frontmen (and solo artists, for that matter) do this from time to time. No big deal.

[mrjones49]

All frontmen (and solo artists, for that matter) do this from time to time. No big deal.

I agree I've seen many singers forget a line or two...
It never ceases to amaze me on the animosity between fanbases when 2 or more good bands tour together..Ya know if the bands have a good time together on tour ( Like Adam D . has said many times about the tour they did with Live) why dont the fans? I guess its human nature to want to hear "your" band close or play the longest sets. But with the exception of John Mayer I enjoyed the co-headliners each time CC has played..(Live,,Goo Goo Dolls)..plus I got introduced to new music along with the headliners..Maroon 5 , Augustana, Hoobistank...guess I'm just saying we should all get along...and as for CC fans being disrespctful of other fans well you know what they say "a few bad apples spoil the bunch" It's not the norm...actually the only time I ever got in a confrontation at a concert was at the Live & CC show at the Alladin in Vegas ..my wife and I stood ( along with all the Live fans) for all of Live's set..but when CC came on and I wanted to stand I was hit with half empty beer cups and other stuff by the Live fans behind us, . That goes to show you there are bad behaving fans in every fanbase.
I really hope this tour comes off and everyone has a good time together!!

[Heather]

I agree I've seen many singers forget a line or two...
It never ceases to amaze me on the animosity between fanbases when 2 or more good bands tour together..Ya know if the bands have a good time together on tour ( Like Adam D . has said many times about the tour they did with Live) why dont the fans? I guess its human nature to want to hear "your" band close or play the longest sets. But with the exception of John Mayer I enjoyed the co-headliners each time CC has played..(Live,,Goo Goo Dolls)..plus I got introduced to new music along with the headliners..Maroon 5 , Augustana, Hoobistank...guess I'm just saying we should all get along...and as for CC fans being disrespctful of other fans well you know what they say "a few bad apples spoil the bunch" It's not the norm...actually the only time I ever got in a confrontation at a concert was at the Live & CC show at the Alladin in Vegas ..my wife and I stood ( along with all the Live fans) for all of Live's set..but when CC came on and I wanted to stand I was hit with half empty beer cups and other stuff by the Live fans behind us, . That goes to show you there are bad behaving fans in every fanbase.
I really hope this tour comes off and everyone has a good time together!!

I am with you! I don't understand it either. I think its a bonus to get to see all three of these great bands together and I could care less which one is closing or opening or playing in the middle or how long each plays for. Collective Soul and Live are two of my all time favorite bands and I've been reading both boards and seeing people complain because "their" band isn't headlining or they won't be able to get close to the stage or they'll have to sit through a band that they don't think they will like. I say give all three bands a chance, you might end up actually enjoying it! I wouldn't be a Counting Crows fan if it wasn't for the Live/CC tour. People just need to relax and enjoy it. As for fanbases, that could be said about any band's fanbase. I've been surrounded by some pretty annoying and or rude people at both Live and Collective Soul shows too.