The show starts at 8 p.m.
The Jubilee Auditorium holds 2,500 people. Fort Calgary has a capacity of 10,000 to 15,000 said promoter Bryan Taylor.
While there had been an increase in sales for Morrison in recent days, it was not enough to justify a venue of Fort Calgary's capacity.
“Ticket sales were really starting to accelerate for Van in the last couple days,” says Taylor, of Calgary's Concerts North. “But when we got to (last) Friday, we were exactly at a Jubilee sellout.” Taylor also cited weather concerns, suggesting the change will ensure “excellent sightlines for everyone and no impact from weather.”
Levon Helm, who was initially set to open the show in Fort Calgary, will not be playing. Taylor said there are plans to bring the singer to Calgary in the Spring.
Taylor said Ticketmaster is contacting all ticket holders
For those who purchased tickets by phone or Internet, comparable seats based on the original tickets purchased will be assigned and will be available for pickup starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tickets must be picked up at the Saddledome box office or the Jubilee box office. The tickets can be picked up the night of show. However, as there may be long line ups at the box office, the promoter is advising they be picked up in advance.
Customers who bought at a Ticketmaster retail outlet, however, must pick up their tickets in advance at these two locations. They will not be available at the door before the show. An original ticket will be required to complete the exchange.
Anyone wanting a refund on the ticket will be able to get one through Ticketmaster, Taylor said.
While the show is officially sold out, Taylor said some tickets may become available during the week.
“Please watch for good seats coming open this coming week,” says Taylor.
2 comments:
I'm not surprised a venue that large doesn't sell, particularly in this current climate for summer concerts.
Also surprised to hear that Levon Helm is not going to make it. I've heard him rave about how he'd love to gig with Van on the Imus program many times.
Well one might want to check with Bryan Taylor the promoter. It was HE whoi cancelled Helm not the other way round. I talked to the GM of thye Levon Helm Band Barbara O'Brian and the promoter gave them very little notice but had no problem sticking them with their expenses to date as they make their way to the edmonton folk fest.
So Taylor cancelled Helm.
Taylor hasn't even sold out the Jub yet
and we spent over 3 hours today getting our tix refunded.
I asked Taylor in an email for help and left calls to their offic es which went unaPromoters are skank band they have no interest but their pockets. I hope that Taylor got nailed with costs like he left the Levon Helm Band with.
Taylors company is CONCERTS NORTH and I assure you I will not support his company again.
and to repeat Levon Helm wanted to and had full intentions to play here
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