Example of crowd size

[Toph]

From Boston, MA - what is this, the 5th biggest city in America?

BOSTON – On a night that recently graduated Brockton High School senior Mickey Jones termed “a life-changing experience,” the BHS Concert Choir joined Foreigner for a rousing version of the rock band’s biggest hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston on Thursday night.
Delivered during the septet’s encore segment, the iconic tune began with just the band playing, but then the BHS Concert Choir, in their matching red T-shirts, came out and stood behind the rockers on the upper level of their stage. As that familiar chorus rang out through the night, and lead singer Kelly Hansen’s vocals soared to passionate heights, the choir joined in to provide a spine-tingling moment, so much so that most of the crowd of 4,000 joined in. As the 1984 hit wound down, bassist Jeff Pilson invited a BHS singer down to strum the last few notes on his bass, as Hansen climbed to the upper level with the kids. The 80 percent full arena erupted in a standing ovation after that, and as Hansen introduced the choir the cheers seemed to get louder. “You guys really brought it tonight!” Hansen said as he shook hands with every member.
Foreigner’s 80-minute set included plenty of the band’s biggest hits and ample proof of how the band has sold more than 80 million albums since its 1977 debut. After a blistering opening run through “Double Vision,” “Head Games,” “Cold As Ice” and “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” the band brought out founding member Mick Jones, who had been sidelined in recent years after bypass surgery.
Mick Jones appeared to be in fine form, as he led the septet through chestnuts like “Feels Like the First Time” and “Urgent” and then played a dazzling “Star Rider” from the band’s first album, as blue lights and lasers flashed overhead. The soaring “Jukebox Hero” was a rockin’ romp, ending the regular set. The encores peaked with the BHS choir’s big moment, and Foreigner sent the crowd home with a pulsating charge through “Hot Blooded.”
Styx did a 70-minute set that proved guitarist Tommy Shaw is still an electrifying force, while singer/keyboardist Lawrence Gowan’s energy level was as wild as his rotating keyboard. “Foolin’ Yourself” was a majestic bit of prog-rock with dual keyboards, while the power ballad “Lady” really showcased Gowan’s vocals. Styx earned a two-song encore themselves, ending the night with the driving rocker “Renegade.”
Some of the evening’s biggest ovations went to Don Felder, the guitarist/singer/songwriter who was part of the Eagles during all their glory days. Felder’s 50-minute set included some of the Eagles’ best, and a couple of his solo tunes. Everyone in Felder’s quintet sings, so Eagles classics like “Already Gone” and “One of These Nights” featured superb vocal harmonies. Felder himself is a very capable lead vocalist, as shown on his new song “You Don’t Have Me,” which actually rocked a little harder than the Eagles usually did. An acoustic-centered “Seven Bridges Road” was a wonderful piece of vocal harmony, and the harmonies on “Gonna Be A Heartache Tonight” got the whole tent singing along.
Felder’s set ended with a mind-boggling turn through “Hotel California,” as he played the unforgettable guitar parts on his double-necked (12 and six-strings) guitar, and Tommy Shaw came out to trade solos, and vocals with him. It was an indelible moment, nearly three hours before the BHS choir provided another unforgettable musical memory.

[Monker]

I just read a post that said they don't sell out half an arena. Are you a liar or just an idiot?

[Toph]

I just read a post that said they don't sell out half an arena. Are you a liar or just an idiot?

Uh you're not making any sense? Maybe you are the idiot?

[Monker]

I just read a post that said they don't sell out half an arena. Are you a liar or just an idiot?

Uh you're not making any sense? Maybe you are the idiot?

They sold 4,000 tickets (according to the article) in a 5,000 capacity arena.

That is not %50.

[Toph]

I just read a post that said they don't sell out half an arena. Are you a liar or just an idiot?

Uh you're not making any sense? Maybe you are the idiot?

They sold 4,000 tickets (according to the article) in a 5,000 capacity arena.

That is not %50.

Bigger picture - the are playing with 2 other bands and can't even fill a 5,000 seat arena in the 5th largest city in the US.

[Monker]

Bigger picture - the are playing with 2 other bands and can't even fill a 5,000 seat arena in the 5th largest city in the US.

I guess you choose, "idiot."

You said in the Don Felder thread, "Third wheel on a tour that is barely filling up half the arena seats". Then you started this thread as an example...and it sold 4/5 of the arena seats. Idiot.

[Toph]

Bigger picture - the are playing with 2 other bands and can't even fill a 5,000 seat arena in the 5th largest city in the US.

I guess you choose, "idiot."

You said in the Don Felder thread, "Third wheel on a tour that is barely filling up half the arena seats". Then you started this thread as an example...and it sold 4/5 of the arena seats. Idiot.

When some promoter mistakenly books them into outdoor amphitheaters that hold 15,000 and they draw 4,000, that would equal 1/2. If a promoter is smart enough to book them into a smaller arena, then its not 1/2. But let's lets face it - they are a 4,000-5000 a night band with 2 other acts with them.

Seems to me the Return to Paradise Theater tour was selling out 15,000 - 20,000 arenas....

[Monker]

Bigger picture - the are playing with 2 other bands and can't even fill a 5,000 seat arena in the 5th largest city in the US.

I guess you choose, "idiot."

You said in the Don Felder thread, "Third wheel on a tour that is barely filling up half the arena seats". Then you started this thread as an example...and it sold 4/5 of the arena seats. Idiot.

When some promoter mistakenly books them into outdoor amphitheaters that hold 15,000 and they draw 4,000, that would equal 1/2. If a promoter is smart enough to book them into a smaller arena, then its not 1/2. But let's lets face it - they are a 4,000-5000 a night band with 2 other acts with them.

Seems to me the Return to Paradise Theater tour was selling out 15,000 - 20,000 arenas....

Seems to me that you forgot to look up the venue size before you started this thread. LOL

So, according to you, Styx/Foreigner at the Iowa State Fair should sell less than 5,000 tickets...because it DOES seat 10,000. I'll bet they will be near capacity...as they have been every time they have performed there.

[masque]

Bigger picture - the are playing with 2 other bands and can't even fill a 5,000 seat arena in the 5th largest city in the US.

I guess you choose, "idiot."

You said in the Don Felder thread, "Third wheel on a tour that is barely filling up half the arena seats". Then you started this thread as an example...and it sold 4/5 of the arena seats. Idiot.

When some promoter mistakenly books them into outdoor amphitheaters that hold 15,000 and they draw 4,000, that would equal 1/2. If a promoter is smart enough to book them into a smaller arena, then its not 1/2. But let's lets face it - they are a 4,000-5000 a night band with 2 other acts with them.

Seems to me the Return to Paradise Theater tour was selling out 15,000 - 20,000 arenas....

actually numbnuts that tour averaged about 8500 per night which was fantastic and was one of the top 10 tours of the summer......what folks seem to ignore from a factual standpoint is that most concerts take place at average sized venues that hold less than 10,000 spectators......yes there are all of the outdoor sheds that can hold 20+....but the pavilion parts of those sheds usually hold roughly 6500 people give or take a bit.......so drawing 8500 to an outdoor shed is actually a great crowd and for the most part gives the appearance that the place is mostly full.

now when you play a 9,000 seat arena and sell 8000 tickets it looks like a damn near sellout and thats great as well.

the 96 tour saw some massive crowds in excess of over 15,000.....i saw them in Indy that year and there were over 23,000 people there......at the time it was the largest crowd of the season and outsold lalallllallalalpollza or whoever you spell that....lol which included metallica.

the point is that the 96 tour is considered one of their most successful ever and they averaged 8500 per night.......if you look at all tours these days very few tours sell many tickets these days......thats why you see package tours and they still only sell 4000-5000 per night. you make your hay when and where you can. it's that simple.