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Originally Posted by TypicalBilly14
I seem to recall reading that some sheds in 2019 were only half full so they're probably used to it by now.
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They get a fixed amount per show, regardless of how many seats get sold. Venues are willing to lose money on the front end, because they know how much they stand to make on Parking, Food and of course the big one, Alcohol.
I'd guess that most of those 1/2 full dates, were mid-week shows, in markets where DMB has always underperformed, which is why they are playing them mid-week. They make up for it with the SPAC's, Gorge's, West Palm Beach & Deer Creek shows, which are played to packed houses.
I know how people are hoping that perhaps the dates starting with The Gorge, are viable this year. I am seriously starting to doubt that, for one specific reason.
Beyond the fact I don't see Packed Amphitheaters the 1st week of September, the idea of cramming all those people into Campgrounds seems kind of insane. I suppose if proof of complete vaccination was required, it might have a tiny possibility, but even then it's going to be risky. They don't want to trigger any sort of outbreak, assuming the U.S. is starting to truly have the virus under more control.
I'm up for a December & January Outdoor Tour in CA & Hawaii though. Things should be much better by then.