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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
I don't know the exact answer to that and I'm not going to look it up. I do know in the past 5 years we started to miss out on numerous shows that either go only to Edmonton, or skip AB all together because the Dome can't accommodate the production directly associated with roof design.
As of right now, there are 4 major (non country) music acts scheduled to come through AB between now and June (that's what's scheduled now, I'm sure more to come. 9 inch nails, Justin Timberlake, Pink and Cher.
9 inch nails and Cher are each doing a show in both Calgary and Edmonton.
Timberlake is doing two shows in Edmonton, and Pink one, no Calgary dates.
Not to get on my Calgary high horse, but all things equal, no pop artist is skipping Calgary for Edmonton. For sure we get at least one of those JT shows and likely Pink comes here over Edmonton or at least adds a show. Small sample size, but shows an example of what keeps happening for the past few years. As more artists add shows between now and then, you will see Calgary continue to miss out on a healthy number of them due to the building.
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Yup, last time Metallica played here ('08) they had to do an 11th hour production change and pushed their "in the round" stage set up to one end of the building and using about 1/2 the hanging lights they had rigged up specifically because of the roof.
While the fans at one of the building for both (sold out!) shows got a heck of an upgrade on their seats it meant the overall experience suffered a bit. I'd honestly be surprised if Metallica ever plays the dome again after that incident. They swung through Edmonton recently... no Calgary date.