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Dixie Chicks tour struggling in several markets
al-Reuters Saudi-owned News Agency ^ | Wed Jun 7, 2006 7:08pm ET9 | Ray Waddell

Posted on 06/08/2006 1:46:57 AM PDT by Criminal Number 18F

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...

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...

(Excerpt) Read more at today.reuters.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: boohoo; boycott; dixiechicks; haaahaaa; sonotnews
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To: Criminal Number 18F
Despite those numbers, early ticket sales are clearly not meeting projections.

even with all the front page coverage. they may have "misjudged" their market.

41 posted on 06/08/2006 5:18:22 AM PDT by alrea (terrorists depend on the media)
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MSN made a big deal over the DC's new album and tour, they made a special MSN-DC website and invited readers to comment. I've been searching for that blog and it seems to have dissapeared, I guess they didn't like the comments they were receiving. The DC official website also doesn't have a space for feedback anymore. Guess they don't want their little fantasy about being back on top ruined


42 posted on 06/08/2006 5:27:16 AM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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To: Criminal Number 18F

Good! Hope the boycott keeps up......BTW, Biography is having a bio on the Dixie Chicks this evening....I'll be sure to watch something else...


44 posted on 06/08/2006 5:29:22 AM PDT by auto power
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To: Criminal Number 18F
In contrast, the band's new album, "Taking the Long Way," ...

Should've been entitled "Taking the Wrong Way".

45 posted on 06/08/2006 5:29:41 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: Criminal Number 18F


Good news.


46 posted on 06/08/2006 5:31:35 AM PDT by fabriclady
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47 posted on 06/08/2006 5:32:43 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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You know, I don't usually make statements this presumptuous, but that Natalie looks like the "manly" half of a lesbian couple.

She cultivates the macho look doesn't she?!


48 posted on 06/08/2006 5:33:33 AM PDT by Shimmer128 (I've seen the village, I don't want it raising my children)
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To: alrea

"they may have "misjudged" their market"

I believe the album sales are liberals buying to make a point.
Now the show may be over.
The twits look matronly.
I doubt we will see them on every liberal TV show now that it looks like they have bombed.


49 posted on 06/08/2006 5:37:01 AM PDT by fabriclady
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50 posted on 06/08/2006 5:40:47 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: Criminal Number 18F

The major Country radio station in Knoxville, TN (WIVK) has been running a contest. Caller seven gets their choice of a pair of tickets to the Dixie Chicks concert in Knoxville at the end of October or one Krystal (like White Castle) Chicks trio combo. This consists of fries, a drink and three chicken sandwiches that are about 2" square. So far the choice has been 100% in favor of the sandwiches.


51 posted on 06/08/2006 5:40:50 AM PDT by Parthalan (I served in the military in part to preserve the whole Bill of Rights. Don't abuse those rights.)
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52 posted on 06/08/2006 5:43:58 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: WellsFargo94

Ain't Karma a bitch?


53 posted on 06/08/2006 5:46:00 AM PDT by SAMS (Nobody loves a soldier until the enemy is at the gate; Army Wife & Marine Mom)
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All they had to do was act like adults. Respectfully acknowledge that they don't agree and move on.

But they weren't ready. After all one nutball sent Natalie a death threat! Heck, I'm sure Ann Coulter gets 20 death threats every day before breakfast (And 30 marriage proposals from FReepers, of course).

This attitude is going to wind up costing them big bucks. There will be no chance for them to come out next year with Ready To Make Nice Now. Nobody's going to buy it, literally or figuratively.

54 posted on 06/08/2006 5:51:16 AM PDT by jebeier (Rice 2008)
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To: Criminal Number 18F
Well...they'll always have Paris.


55 posted on 06/08/2006 5:54:46 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: auto power
Yes, I have really enjoyed this Biography series. Loretta Lynn, Martina McBride, Dolly Partin and tomorrow Brenda Lee. Great ladies of country music. How and why the Chicks got included in this group of legends is beyond me. I will not be watching tonight but will tune back in tomorrow.
56 posted on 06/08/2006 6:16:36 AM PDT by Kangaroo Court
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To: WellsFargo94

It's not just that these women are politically ignorant, I don't listen to them becaue their music, like all hillbilly music, is so bad.


57 posted on 06/08/2006 6:42:53 AM PDT by R.W.Ratikal (8)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
The DC official website also doesn't have a space for feedback anymore.

Sure sign of Democratic Party involvement.

The Chicks may have busted now. For a short time they were one of the most widely promoted acts ever. When cities and children are being threatened the Michael Moore approach may not sell records.

The advise from Careersaver.com is to head back to the gym, get tans, appear with Kenny Chesney and write a song about an exotic drink.

58 posted on 06/08/2006 6:51:57 AM PDT by alrea (terrorists depend on the media)
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To: Criminal Number 18F

Those are some large venues where they are struggling if they can only sell 1/3 of the tickets. It is a good thing for them that they didn't schedule stadium shows in places like Houston. Maybe they should stick to places like San Francisco. If it is still standing, the Cow Palace would be a perfect venue for them.


59 posted on 06/08/2006 7:20:10 AM PDT by yawningotter
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Go to ticketmaster and look up Fargo. I put in a request for 8 tickets, and I was given the choice of first floor section on the left 15 rows back. I've never seen that for any concert this far in to a concert sale.


60 posted on 06/08/2006 9:00:59 AM PDT by hoppity
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