lubu wrote:
Common has two Grammys and several gold records in addition to his successful acting career. The tickets for his show at the Hammond Civic center are $50 a seat and you think his appearance here "proves" he isn't successful? The only thing that has been proven is how little you think of Hammond.
Sparks, you seem to think that the $50 general admission price is indicative of something. If tickets are $50, but no one comes, does that still mean he's successful because of the price point? Who is the promoter? Is the talent getting a flat fee, a percentage of the gate, or did Common rent the Civic Center to run his own event? I'm beginning to believe that there is no promoter, just a shameless self promoter and some patronage stooges.[/quote]
You know the show is in February right? Wouldn't it be more prudent to wait until then to call it a failure?
Last year Nelly and Soulja Boy were there and from the reports, it sounds like there was a decent turn out. It was also had 3 sponsors in B96 radio, Iconic, and Aquavor (obviously gone now).
Common is Chicago born and has 20 years of following and should do fine.
If not ...call it a failure when it's a failure. The Civic Center has about 40 years of concerts there and it's good that they are utilizing it again.