Live ticket sales bad? Options

[froghat]

I just bought a ticket to their after show in Chicago at Park West. A pretty small place and still not sold out. I'm surprised. Have people just forgotten about Live. Classic band, but ticket sales look poor

This post has been edited by froghat: Jun 4 2017, 5:27 pm

[Voodoo Lady]

I know there are fans here who disagree with me, but I know I'm right ...
I believe in my heart that, no, people have not forgotten about Live. Live has just went about things the past 6 months all wrong. They do something to build momentum and then let that excitement die out because they go silent for a couple of weeks. Following this band is a roller coaster ride. You get excited for a climb to the top and then down the hill and it's over, like that. They should have started touring headlining shows shortly after their NYE gig. If they would have teamed up with another 90's giant (Alanis Morrissette opening for instance), they could have gotten a huge ball rolling. But instead after the NYE gig, they chose to wait 4 months before their first festival appearance. Their new song should already be out for fans to hear before whenever they decide to play it at a festival. Heck, they could have had two or three new songs already out for fans to be excited over and rocking out to. They need a huge "something" like an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel or something. I'm sure any late night show would be happy to have a reunited Live on air. It thinking it just takes a couple phone calls and some dough. They just go about promoting themselves all wrong.

This post has been edited by Voodoo Lady: Jun 4 2017, 6:09 pm

[SJN1279]

I know there are fans here who disagree with me, but I know I'm right ...
I believe in my heart that, no, people have not forgotten about Live. Live has just went about things the past 6 months all wrong. They do something to build momentum and then let that excitement die out because they go silent for a couple of weeks. Following this band is a roller coaster ride. They should have started touring headlining shows shortly after their NYE gig. If they would have teamed up with another 90's giant (Alanis Morrissette opening for instance), they could have gotten a huge ball rolling. But instead after the NYE gig, they chose to wait 4 months before their first festival appearance. Their new song should already be out for fans to hear before whenever they decide to play it at a festival. Heck, they could have had two or three new songs already out for fans to be excited over and rocking out to. They need a huge "something" like an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel or something. I'm sure any late night show would be happy to have a reunited Live on air. It thinking it just takes a couple phone calls and some dough. They just go about promoting themselves all wrong.

WMMR BBQ had a packed house, and they were very pro Live. Live doesn't fit with many of Lolla's other acts, so while other after shows may have sold out first, Live will definitely sell out. The comeback of Live is going really well thus far.

I disagree with the rush approach. Slow burn is working just fine. They have a lot of awesome dates upcoming, and dates they never would have gotten in the 2000's and 2010's.

This post has been edited by SJN1279: Jun 4 2017, 6:11 pm

[Voodoo Lady]

WMMR BBQ had a packed house, and they were very pro Live.

I'd imagine so, because that's the local area for them. If they'd had started touring the east coast in January & February and moved on from there, it would be different, I promise you. Look, Live has always been underrated. So I do agree that some of the attention they've gotten so far for their comeback have been big, it could have been even bigger by now. But I'm a patient gal. I've waited forever for this band and for Ed's comeback.

[Possum Kingdom]

Personally, I'd rather see the opening band The Shelters. Maybe Live should be opening for them at this point of their reunion tour?

[Gruno]

I know there are fans here who disagree with me, but I know I'm right ...
I believe in my heart that, no, people have not forgotten about Live. Live has just went about things the past 6 months all wrong.

Yes, I am one who disagrees with you entirely!

Live have a plan and are implementing it. Having known them, their management, and working with them in previous years, I am confident that they are doing the right thing.

With no disrespect meant, your posts about how they should promote and market themselves read as coming directly from a fan perspective and not at all from someone within the music industry or music business marketing.

[SJN1279]

Yes, I am one who disagrees with you entirely!

Live have a plan and are implementing it. Having known them, their management, and working with them in previous years, I am confident that they are doing the right thing.

With no disrespect meant, your posts about how they should promote and market themselves read as coming directly from a fan perspective and not at all from someone within the music industry or music business marketing.

I believe that Live is setting themselves for a really successful 2018/2019 touring season behind the new album.

[Bremang]

Live are promoting themselves plenty

[Possum Kingdom]

I believe that Live is setting themselves for a really successful 2018/2019 touring season behind the new album.

Agreed. I think the big festival circuit is a great way to get back into the mix. By all accounts, it sounds like they are winning back some fans and hopefully making new ones as well.

[Voodoo Lady]

With no disrespect meant, your posts about how they should promote and market themselves read as coming directly from a fan perspective and not at all from someone within the music industry or music business marketing.

No disrespect taken. I'm not in the music biz. I have given my perspective as a fan of Live. And I stand by my views to address the OP's surprise of slow ticket sales. SJN offers a valid point as well--the other acts on the bill are of a different scene. Let's hope the sales pick up and my fingers are crossed for an aftershow when they play ACL Fest/Austin.