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seafarer62 · 05-15-2009, 09:11 PM

According to Wayne Francis' website, Gordon was in Birmingham, AL on Feb. 16, 2008. With being in Huntsville a few days ago, the Montgomery cancellation was perhaps oversatuation of the Alabama market.

I would guess the economy is probably coming into play. Entertainment dollars are among the first to be cut. Another factor is that Gordon's audience is aging (and dying). I noticed this when my wife and I went to see Andy Williams in Branson, MO a few years ago. I think we were the only couple under 60 in the entire place.

Gord doing 10 concerts in 11 days is absolutely nuts. But I understand it costs big dollars to keep a tour on the road.

Gord- please book more in Minnesota and Wisconsin where your most loyal audience resides. I tried to get tickets for Wausau, Wisconsin three years ago and the thing was sold out in the first 30 minutes.

05-15-2009, 09:11 PM	#8
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	Re: Montgomery AL show cancelled According to Wayne Francis' website, Gordon was in Birmingham, AL on Feb. 16, 2008. With being in Huntsville a few days ago, the Montgomery cancellation was perhaps oversatuation of the Alabama market. I would guess the economy is probably coming into play. Entertainment dollars are among the first to be cut. Another factor is that Gordon's audience is aging (and dying). I noticed this when my wife and I went to see Andy Williams in Branson, MO a few years ago. I think we were the only couple under 60 in the entire place. Gord doing 10 concerts in 11 days is absolutely nuts. But I understand it costs big dollars to keep a tour on the road. Gord- please book more in Minnesota and Wisconsin where your most loyal audience resides. I tried to get tickets for Wausau, Wisconsin three years ago and the thing was sold out in the first 30 minutes.