SF-Dano wrote:Don wrote:SF-Dano wrote:I think a pairing with Santana for a Europe/South American tour is a smart idea from a financial standpoint. Santana is a big draw in Europe still and I don't even have to mention the draw they pull in Latin America. That said, a pairing with the Scorps for the US is what I wish for.
Neal has no plans of being a co-headliner again (unless it's a festival where Journey just gets plugged in wherever). Santana isn't going open for them. Carlos is actually bigger than Journey in Australia/Asia right now. He is playing Thailand, a couple shows in Indonesia, a bunch of shows in Australia and New Zealand and even one in Korea. No way that band plays second fiddle to Journey in South America, Asia, Europe or where ever else. I don't see Neal budging for a second concerning who is headlining. He believes his guy is the second coming, he isn't going to open for any act, no matter who they are.
Well, if you are correct on this, I guess I can forget holding out hope for a co-healining US tour with the Scorpions. I thought I read somewhere recently where Neal stated he almost prefers going on earlier or something like that. But then again I don't put much weight on what any of these guys tell the "press".
I don't think that's true. I've heard them say they don't usually like co-headlining because the set is inevitably shorter, which means they have to play mostly hits and fewer new songs. That's not ideal when you're hawking a new record.
