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Old 03-17-2017, 07:20 AM   #1
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Alpine Valley Update

http://mywalworthcounty.com/?p=23265

Small article that provides some insight as to why they are struggling. I'm assuming they are referring to D&C playing Wrigley instead.
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    Well that's good news for 2018
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    Old 03-17-2017, 07:22 AM   #3
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    Wriggly Field. Hmm I wonder where that is?
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    Old 03-17-2017, 07:28 AM   #4
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    Really good news here. Sounds like they will be upgrading some of the facilities which leads me to believe they are committed to really filling the schedule for 2018. Glad this popped up because I've been beginning to wonder what was going on with it.
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    Old 03-17-2017, 07:29 AM   #5
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    I was expecting bad news, but this is good. Make some improvements and be ready for 2018 (hopefully DMB)
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    Old 03-17-2017, 02:43 PM   #6
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    They are literally blaming DMB for Alpine not opening this year
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    Old 03-17-2017, 03:13 PM   #7
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    This is good to see.
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    Old 03-19-2017, 02:09 PM   #8
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    http://www.jsonline.com/story/entert...fff91108070b61
    Down 20k or so over two days
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    Old 03-19-2017, 07:30 PM   #9
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    Interesting article with the numbers breakdown. It's crazy to see the drop in attendance with both DMB and Phish at Alpine throughout the years.
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    Old 03-19-2017, 07:57 PM   #10
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    Re: Alpine Valley Update

    its really interesting to see the breakdowns of each year. there are some years that have higher numbers than others, and those, generally, have something in common. the top years, drawing 69-71k, were 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2010. 2003 was a pretty good year, too, drawing 67k. the top years were generally ones considered great tours, with an album tour when the band was still very popular.
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    Old 03-20-2017, 10:16 AM   #11
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    Wow it's depressing to see the numbers drop off in recent years. I really thought Alpine was packed and had a renewed energy last year. I guess that was just because it was my first pit experience there lol
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    Interesting article with the numbers breakdown. It's crazy to see the drop in attendance with both DMB and Phish at Alpine throughout the years.
    Its because DMB never plays Dodo.
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    Old 03-20-2017, 02:42 PM   #13
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    This just in dmb numbers and big tickets sales are going down, and some other bands are too, the ticket sales are going down. There is less attendance and the ticket sales are going down
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    This just in dmb numbers and big tickets sales are going down, and some other bands are too, the ticket sales are going down. There is less attendance and the ticket sales are going down
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    But but the walls are so beautifully painted
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    They are literally blaming DMB for Alpine not opening this year
    Its cause DMB has been the highest grossing act for 15 years.

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    Wow it's depressing to see the numbers drop off in recent years. I really thought Alpine was packed and had a renewed energy last year. I guess that was just because it was my first pit experience there lol

    That's the great thing about the pit. Heck, even in the pit at St Louis you thought the whole place was rocking.
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    They are literally blaming DMB for Alpine not opening this year
    “We are refocusing on 2018 to build a more robust schedule. We had to make a difficult decision to not open for this year, but we’re focusing on 2018.”

    that quote could be about DMB or the venue. sounds like it came straight from the band

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    Its cause DMB has been the highest grossing act for 15 years.

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    lol what? no they haven't
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    Who has been?
    DMB. Consistently.

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    “We are refocusing on 2018 to build a more robust schedule. We had to make a difficult decision to not open for this year, but we’re focusing on 2018.”

    that quote could be about DMB or the venue. sounds like it came straight from the band



    lol what? no they haven't
    Top grossing act for Alpine over the last 15 years.
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    I think hailtopitt is being nitpicky, per usual.

    I think the statistic was they sold the most concert tickets in US, but not highest grossing, because they don't charge $200+ per ticket like some other artists.
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    Who has been?
    Top grossing for av

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    Old 04-05-2017, 10:33 AM   #24
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    Top grossing act for Alpine over the last 15 years.
    oh well that could be. context is very important

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    I think hailtopitt is being nitpicky, per usual.

    I think the statistic was they sold the most concert tickets in US, but not highest grossing, because they don't charge $200+ per ticket like some other artists.
    wanting facts and context is not being nitpicky
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    oh well that could be. context is very important



    wanting facts and context is not being nitpicky
    Thought the whole conversation was about av? Sorry.

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    Thought the whole conversation was about av? Sorry.

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    i'm used to people making up nonsense about DMB here so i'm a bit jaded when context isn't clear
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    don't apologize to me

    i'm used to people making up nonsense about DMB here so i'm a bit jaded when context isn't clear
    I speak nothing but truth. Lol

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    I went to Alpine every other year for a decade to see DMB, then I went to the Gorge. . .end of story for my Alpine days. When Alpine is full there is no other venue like it, sad thing is it will never be for DMB again.
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    I went to Alpine every other year for a decade to see DMB, then I went to the Gorge. . .end of story for my Alpine days. When Alpine is full there is no other venue like it, sad thing is it will never be for DMB again.
    Should have been there the last couple years. Great shows even for the bar av sets.

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    I went to Alpine every other year for a decade to see DMB, then I went to the Gorge. . .end of story for my Alpine days. When Alpine is full there is no other venue like it, sad thing is it will never be for DMB again.
    Lol well I guess you will be set list watching from home when DMB goes back there in July of 2018......
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