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The graphic brought up these same kind of questions for me. If you're a band with a new album out, how much from that album should you play? Would you rather bo
by Bo102010 15y ago
The graphic brought up these same kind of questions for me. If you're a band with a new album out, how much from that album should you play? Would you rather boost demand for it, or keep long-time fans happy so they come back to the show next year?
The answer may vary by band. My favorite band, Reel Big Fish, recently did a tour with lots of "deep cuts" and few A-side hits. I loved it, and I think lots of long-time fans did too. But was it economically optimal?
- prawn 15y agoMakes me wonder if artists with some history couldn't double up on gigs in a given city, playing classics in one show and favouring newer material in the other. Of course, hardcore fans would attend both.
- philwelch 15y agoSome artists alternate tours that way. The last two Iron Maiden tours, for instance.
- jamesbkel 15y agoSteely Dan does a similar thing. Last time they were in Boston they did some along the lines of two shows that were specific albums from start to finish, plus a random collection of songs to finish up the show. Then there was a third show that offered an online-vote for the entire setlist.