From: TC8traxH@tesSpam.com   
      
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   > I can take or leave MM either way, but it doesn't thrill me that much   
   > that this SD tour is a double-bill package because it sounds to me like   
   > that means we'll be getting less SD.  I don't think they've had an   
   > opening act on any of their tours since '93, at least at the shows I've   
   > seen.   
   >   
   > I"m also surprised at how many comments to the effect that Steely Dan   
   > isn't as popular or commercial, etc., what do you mean, not much radio   
   > play, they are staples of smooth-jazz, oldies, classic-rock and adult   
   > contemporary stations, with seemingly dozens of big classic hits that   
   > everyone knows and loves.  Seems to me they've had more a lot more hits   
   > but I dunno.   
   >   
   > richforman   
   >   
      
   It's simply economics.  Concert tickets are a tougher sell these days . . .I   
   think the promoters are  trying to rope in as many buyers as possible.   
      
   TC   
      
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