Why are all the great Motown performers doing gigs in Canada and not Detroit?

[juicefree20]

Could it be because unlike most of us, they've grown up being around many of these artists, have seen them countless times & the allure isn't quite the same for them as it might be for many of us?

As Topdiva correctly states, the economics of Detroit doesn't help, as I don't believe that the local economy can support a whole lot of shows. Here on the East Coast, fans may be willing to make a trek of a few hours to see an artist, but, how wide is the base of people whom would drive into Detroit in order to watch a show? Would folks from Canada be willing to journey into Detroit in order to watch a concert?

How is the casino situation in Detroit? In A.C., the casinos don't make their money off of ticket sales to the shows, they make their money from people who not only watch the shows, but those who hang around afterwards to gamble for a few hours. Do the folks stick around & spend enough money to make bringing in acts feasible?

Another thing to be considered is aside from the show, what other activities & venues are in the surrounding area that will draw people to the event? Most people want to make a night on the town, a night on the town. In order to do that, there have to be restaurants, things to sight-see, which will make people want to come out. Additionally, as many of the fans of these artists often come from outside of the area, will they feel safe venturing out into the city?

I've been to Detroit a few times lately & it seems to me that aside from the casinos, many businesses close down fairly early on the weekend. Detroit doesn't seem to be like an L.A. or N.Y., where the city never sleeps & there's always somewhere to go & something to see. And while I believe it to be unfair, there seems to be a stigma towards Detroit. Visit our sister site DetroitYes & read some of the commentary written from those whom have left, as well as from some who still live there. Had I not visited for myself & simply relied on what I'd read, I'd believe that it's all gloom & doom, which I don't believe that it is.

Other than that, I believe that it's economics, as well as there being much fewer venues for these shows.

With that said, I could be wrong!