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vlmagee · 09-30-2004, 06:34 AM

quote:Originally posted by BILLW:
But pollstar has always been 100% accurate, of course I only track a handful of performers/bands. Thanks for the update.

Bill

Actually, Pollstar isn't 100% accurate either. I've seen concerts move and even disappear from Pollstar's listings (including Lightfoot concerts). However, this isn't unusual. Some concert dates move around or even get cancelled after they are "announced".

Pollstar only accept dates from "official sources" which usually means the artist's booking agent or management. Booking agents often announce dates for which contracts are not yet signed, but which are considered "solid". Venues almost never announce dates until everything is signed. So in most cases, when you see something at Pollstar, it will eventually show up in the venue's listings.

Also, there is often another player - the promoter - and he or she might not want to announce the concert until closer to the performance date.

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Valerie Magee

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09-30-2004, 06:34 AM	#29
vlmagee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Ballston Spa, NY Posts: 724	quote:Originally posted by BILLW: But pollstar has always been 100% accurate, of course I only track a handful of performers/bands. Thanks for the update. Bill Actually, Pollstar isn't 100% accurate either. I've seen concerts move and even disappear from Pollstar's listings (including Lightfoot concerts). However, this isn't unusual. Some concert dates move around or even get cancelled after they are "announced". Pollstar only accept dates from "official sources" which usually means the artist's booking agent or management. Booking agents often announce dates for which contracts are not yet signed, but which are considered "solid". Venues almost never announce dates until everything is signed. So in most cases, when you see something at Pollstar, it will eventually show up in the venue's listings. Also, there is often another player - the promoter - and he or she might not want to announce the concert until closer to the performance date. ------------------ Valerie Magee Visit my business site at mageenet.biz, Hamilton Camp's Offical Web Site at hamiltoncamp.com , and Cathy Cowette's web site at cathycowette.com. Also visit Dr. Jack's Lightfoot page. [This message has been edited by vlmagee (edited September 30, 2004).]