Ticked and Ticketless

I was so excited. I had 4th row, stage left for the CC/M5 tour (that’s Counting Crows and Maroon 5 but you knew that, right?)

I did more damage and scored 6th row CENTER/MIDDLE and was elated! I even found a buyer for my stage left seats. Despite Augustana not opening, things were good.

And then things got UGLY! VERY, VERY UGLY!

The news was e-mailed to me:

5.5.08 Important Schedule Change!

Live Nation regretfully announces the Maroon 5 / Counting Crows performance scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Blossom Music Center has been canceled due to routing issues.
Tickets purchased via phone or Internet will have their account automatically credited. Tickets purchased at an outlet or box office can be refunded at the original point of purchase.

I later found out that “routing issues” meant they found a better venue and sold more ticket so they made more money. They already had multiple gigs in New York and obviously Red Rocks so, who would overshadow OHIO – the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

I was without words when I read the following”

5.13.08 Counting Crows Play Minnesota

Counting Crows will be teaming up with Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles on August 26th at Mystic Lake Casino and Hotel. Mystic Lake is located just outside of Minneapolis. Tickets go on sale starting May 31st. Stay tuned to countingcrows.com to see how you can get your tickets!

No stop in OHIO whatsoever!

One would surmise that Counting Crows would “Come Around” after the tour. Our beloved Goo Goo Dolls had to cancel once and they respected their fans enough to come alone, to a private more intimate venue. They rocked the house.

I’m hoping CC does the same.