[Heeplist] US Management for Heep?

[Igor Shveitser]

 Heep, even the modern incarnation of it, is way-way better than any of the mentioned by Bob. :)))
Cheers, Igor


Thu, 08 Jan 2015 06:25:08 -0500 от Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net>:
>There are a few bands like Bon Jovi, Springsteen, and artists like Billy
>Joel. But they all have egos and will not want Heep on the bill to show them
>up..  Plus many of the bigger attractions, like the Eagles and all the
>aforementioned artists, do not share a bill.
>I gave up delusions of Grandeur for Heep a long time ago.  For example I saw
>them in a suburb of Washington DC, one of the country's larger metropolitan
>areas back in 2001, it was a club and less than 50 people to see Heep.  I
>will say of the 40-50, I Knew about 20, as they were USA Heepsters from the
>list.
>
>
>On 1/7/15 12:55 PM, "Don Malecic" < docofun at gmail.com > wrote:
>
>> Hey Bob ,
>> I think Def Leppard is coming to
>> BC Canada
>> April 15 pentictan  arena
>> April 17 Save on foods arena Victoria
>> April 18 Rogers Arena Vancouver
>> These are not small venues. Can't stand this band but,  the answer to your
>> question ya, they unfortunately  still can fill arenas.
>> I just phoned our local radio station and asked for Outsider back. Going to
>> pick it up now.
>> Don
>> 
>> 
>> On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Bob Winward < uriahheep at comcast.net > wrote:
>> 
>>> It does not appear they have a team that works seriously on this.  It just
>>> seems like shows are booked haphazardly and the only thought given is
>>> convenience with travel plans. For example I had predicted they would play
>>> east coast dates right after the cruise, since they were here already.
>>> Then
>>> when I heard they were doing shows in California, I thought that was great
>>> as they skip the west coast.  Then Sheri pointed out that they fly to
>>> Australia after that, so it makes sense but you can definitely see the
>>> pattern..
>>> 
>>> As far as hooking with another band, who is really big anymore that can
>>> draw
>>> crowds and play big arenas?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 1/6/15 8:47 AM, "Scott Manion" < scottmanion at earthlink.net
>>> <javascript:;>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Does Heep have a management company in the US that manages their tour
>>>> planning?
>>>> Does Frontiers handle the tour planning?
>>>> 
>>>> I agree that Casino's are a great route for a tour but it takes a
>>> management
>>>> team in the US with connections to line up something across numerous
>>> linked
>>>> venues, The Hard Rock Circuit as an example.
>>>> 
>>>> Heep coming to the states on a semi regular basis helps because it
>>>> demonstrates to promoters that the band can draw a decent crowd here.
>>>> 
>>>> Also, Heep could join a tour of an established American rock band like
>>> any
>>>> of the bands on the Rock Cruise but that would entail them playing as a
>>> warm
>>>> up to the main act.
>>>> 
>>>> Just wondering how their team manages the tour planning for the states.
>>>> 
>>>> Scott
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Heeplist [mailto: heeplist-bounces at travellersintime.com
>>> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of
>>>> David Amendolara
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2015 2:02 PM
>>>> To: Heepsters Mailing List (Travellers in Time);  docofun at gmail.com
>>> <javascript:;>; Bob
>>>> Winward
>>>> Subject: Re: [Heeplist] Rockin' Christmas with Heep and Yardbirds
>>>> 
>>>>> There are a ton of past classic rock bands playing in casino venues ,
>>>> can't believe Heep couldn't fit in also. Someone is not trying hard
>>> enough.
>>>> 
>>>> Then get your *ss in gear and start making it happen for Heep :-p Start
>>>> cold-calling radio stations for requests, start suggesting Heep to all
>>> the
>>>> casino's and venues, get a petition going or whatever.
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Eddie
>>>> 
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