Dixie Chicks tour struggling in several markets

[neverteaseit]

Seems that some in America have taken a position on these chicks.

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Initial ticket sales for the Dixie Chicks' upcoming tour are far below expectations and several dates will likely be canceled or postoned.


Ticket counts for the 20-plus arena shows that went on sale last weekend were averaging 5,000-6,000 per show in major markets and less in secondaries, according to sources contacted by Billboard. Venue capacities on the tour generally top 15,000.

In contrast, the band's new album, "Taking the Long Way," sold 526,000 units in its first week, according to Nielsen Soundscan, the third-largest sales week of 2006. The album logged a second week in the period ended June 4, according to sales data issued Wednesday.

Despite those numbers, early ticket sales are clearly not meeting projections. The plug was pulled on public on-sales for shows in Indianapolis (August 23), Oklahoma City (September 26), Memphis (September 27) and Houston (September 30) because of tepid pre-sales in a national promotion with Target stores.

The Memphis show has been pulled off the route and the status of the shows in Indianapolis, Houston and Oklahoma City remains uncertain. Industry speculation has it that much or all of the tour may be postponed. At the very least, it is likely routing and capacity will be reconfigured.

Early ticket sales for this tour are in marked contrast to the Chicks' last proper outing in 2003 when a national on-sale moved some 867,000 tickets the first weekend, and second shows were added in several markets. The Chicks ended up with the top-grossing country tour of 2003 at $62 million.

But not all shows on this tour are below projections. "We're happy (with our on-sale) and comparatively seem to be ahead of most," says John Page, Global Spectrum COO/GM at Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, where the trio is booked for July 25. A second date was added for the Air Canada Center in Toronto, where the first show sold out in eight minutes. "Canada loves the Chicks," says ACC booking director Patti-Ann Tarlton.

After two shows in London, the North American tour was set to begin July 21 in Detroit. But with ticket sales below expectations, it is possible the route and capacities may be further reconfigured. The Chicks are managed by Simon Renshaw and booked by Rob Light at Creative Artists Agency, both of whom declined to comment.

Reuters/Billboard

 

[ctownguy]

Geez, that's too bad :142smilie :mj07: :142smilie

 

[SixFive]

I'm sure they'll have a great turnout and many "sellouts" when they play in Hollywood. They probably should play a 3 night set there.

 

[The Judge]

Country Rockers the Dixie Chicks Stay on Top

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With no major releases this week, the Dixie Chicks held onto the top spot for a second consecutive week, with the much-hyped, more rock-tinged Taking the Long Way selling another 271,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The controversy-stirring album -- shunned by several country stations across the U.S. -- is the trio's first since singer Natalie Maines' infamous verbal Bush-slap in 2003.

It appears that perhaps the two-faced consumers that are lining up to buy the Chicks' music are embarrased by the possibilty of being seen at their shows.

Another fine example of the shallow nature of our society.

 

[Franky Wright]

Country Rockers the Dixie Chicks Stay on Top

Link to article With no major releases this week, the Dixie Chicks held onto the top spot for a second consecutive week, with the much-hyped, more rock-tinged Taking the Long Way selling another 271,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The controversy-stirring album -- shunned by several country stations across the U.S. -- is the trio's first since singer Natalie Maines' infamous verbal Bush-slap in 2003. It appears that perhaps the two-faced consumers that are lining up to buy the Chicks' music are embarrased by the possibilty of being seen at their shows. Another fine example of the shallow nature of our society.

BANG, BANG..............

Slam that Gavel Judge! :scared

:mj07:
Court is ADJOURNED!>>>>>>>>>>>>>> :sadwave:

Franky

 

[Ronnie]

I gotta admit, love their music and I'm about as right-winged as you can get so thats hard for me to admit. Still can't figure out why these skanks would say something so negative and not expect Americans to react the way they have by not buying their cds and going to their concerts. SixFive is right about them playing in Hollywood. Probably won't sell out anywhere here in the south. Liberals! :fingerc:

 

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No Pic?

 

[ctownguy]

Country Rockers the Dixie Chicks Stay on Top

Link to article

With no major releases this week, the Dixie Chicks held onto the top spot for a second consecutive week, with the much-hyped, more rock-tinged Taking the Long Way selling another 271,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The controversy-stirring album -- shunned by several country stations across the U.S. -- is the trio's first since singer Natalie Maines' infamous verbal Bush-slap in 2003.

It appears that perhaps the two-faced consumers that are lining up to buy the Chicks' music are embarrased by the possibilty of being seen at their shows.

Another fine example of the shallow nature of our society.

Either that or the record company is buying all the copies or fudging the numbers.

 

[bjfinste]

Either that or the record company is buying all the copies or fudging the numbers.

That must be it.