Is Skeletonwitch really big enough to do an 85-date North American headlining tour?

[Sumeet]

Came across these dates while looking at some metal news websites. I knew Skeletonwitch was gaining some popularity, but I wasn't aware that they were in a position to headline a tour this extensive. They're not playing huge venues or anything, but they're playing a huge number of dates, and hitting quite a few places that are off the typical North American metal tour routing.

07/13/2012 – York, PA – The Depot
07/14/2012 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Loft At The Chance Theatre
07/15/2012 – Hartford, CT – Webster Underground
07/16/2012 – Portland, ME – Genos
07/17/2012 – Trois Rivieres, QC – Rock Cafe Le Stage
07/18/2012 – Quebec City, QC – Agitee
07/19/2012 – Montreal, QC – Il Motore
07/20/2012 – Ottawa, ON – Mavericks
07/21/2012 – Toronto, ON – Hardluck
07/22/2012 – Toledo, OH – Frankies
07/23/2012 – Madison, WI – High Noon
07/24/2012 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
07/25/2012 – Winnipeg, MB – The Zoo
07/26/2012 – Saskatoon, SK – Amigos
07/27/2012 – Calgary, AB – Broken City
07/28/2012 – Edmonton, AB – The Pawn Shop
07/30/2012 – Vancouver, BC – Biltmore Cabaret
07/31/2012 – Spokane, WA – The Hop
08/01/2012 – Billings, MT – Manny's
08/02/2012 – Fargo, ND – Nestor Tavern
08/03/2012 – La Crosse, WI – The Warehouse
08/04/2012 – Joliet, IL – Mojoes
09/14/2012 – Athens, OH – The Union Bar
09/15/2012 – Pittsburgh, PA – Ironworks
09/16/2012 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
09/17/2012 – Albany, NY – Bogies
09/18/2012 – Burlington, VT – Monkey Bar
09/19/2012 – Bucksport, ME – The Kave
09/20/2012 – Boston, MA – Great Scott
09/21/2012 – Providence, RI – The Met
09/22/2012 – Manchester, NH – Rockos
09/23/2012 – Holyoke, MA – Waterfront Tavern
09/24/2012 – Wallingford, CT – Cherry St.
09/25/2012 – Asbury Park, NJ – Ashbury Lane
09/26/2012 – Lemoyne, PA – The Champ
09/27/2012 – Brooklyn, NY – Knitting Factory
09/28/2012 – Philadelphia, PA – The Barbary
09/29/2012 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
09/30/2012 – Richmond, VA – Strange Matter
10/01/2012 – Johnson City, TN – Hideaway
10/02/2012 – Wilmington, NC – Soapbox Laundrolounge
10/03/2012 – Durham, NC – Motorco
10/04/2012 – Summerville, SC – 50 Yard Line
10/05/2012 – Jacksonville, FL – Phoenix Taproom
10/06/2012 – Pembroke Pines, FL – Talent Farm
10/07/2012 – Lake Worth, FL – Speakeasy
10/08/2012 – Orlando, FL – The Bombshell
10/09/2012 – Gainesville, FL – The Atlantic
10/11/2012 – Tampa, FL – The Brass Mug
10/12/2012 – Savannah, GA – The Jinx
10/13/2012 – Atlanta, GA – Club 529
10/14/2012 – Nashville, TN – The End
10/15/2012 – Little Rock, AR – Downtown Music
10/16/2012 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
10/17/2012 – Houston, TX – Walters
10/18/2012 – Dallas, TX – Trees
10/19/2012 – Austin, TX – Red 7
10/20/2012 – McAllen, TX – Fallback Records
10/21/2012 – Corpus Christi, TX – Zeros
10/22/2012 – San Antonio, TX – Korova
10/23/2012 – Midland, TX – New Blue Max
10/25/2012 – Albuquerque, NM – El Rey Theatre
10/26/2012 – Gallup, NM – Juggernaut
10/27/2012 – Flagstaff, AZ – Tacos Loco
10/28/2012 – Scottsdale, AZ – Chasers
10/29/2012 – Fullerton, CA – Slidebar
10/30/2012 – West Hollywood, CA – The Whiskey A Go Go
10/31/2012 – Bakersfield, CA – The Dome
11/01/2012 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
11/02/2012 – Oakland, CA – Metro Opera House
11/03/2012 – Reno, NV – The Alley
11/04/2012 – Bend, OR – The Horned Hand
11/05/2012 – Portland, OR – Branx
11/06/2012 – Seattle, WA – Studio 7
11/07/2012 – Boise, ID – The Venue
11/08/2012 – Ogden, UT – Mojos
11/09/2012 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
11/10/2012 – Kansas City, MO – The Granada
11/11/2012 – Des Moines, IA – Vaudeville Mews
11/12/2012 – Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock
11/13/2012 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
11/14/2012 – Columbus, OH – Ace Of Cups
11/15/2012 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
11/16/2012 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
11/17/2012 – Cleveland, OH – Peabodys

 

[nomisofsiman]

I feel this should be an April Fool's joke, but it isn't April.

 

[eppst1]

Wow......

 

[TychoCelchu]

For a band that isn't that big but who really wants to tour, this is the way to do it. Small clubs, less distance between locations, etc. Each night should make them just enough to stay above water to get to the next show.

 

[AMBR]

Lucky if they don't burnout with that schedule, sheesh. GL to them.

 

[Diamond45]

Really small clubs... good luck to these guys!

 

[Mooseknuckle]

These places are tiny. The fifty yard line in Summerville is about the size of the downstairs of my house (1100 SQ Ft). Same with the loft in Poughkeepsie. So while there are a bunch of dates, the venues are tiny...

 

[AeonicSlumber]

If you look at the dates, you'll see these are multiple tours. It's not one big tour.

 

[edgeofthorns]

I live in Johnson City, TN and the Hideaway is a tiny place as well. Honestly, I didn't realize they ever booked bands! You sure can't blame a band for working hard, so kudos to Skeletonwitch.

~Brian~

 

[nailz]

If you look at the dates, you'll see these are multiple tours. It's not one big tour.

Looks like one long tour with a one month break about 1/3 the way through.

 

[Angrafan]

The 2 places they are playing in South Florida are tiny. The Talent Farm in Pembroke Pines is not even a proper venue... It's a studio with a stage. It's in the suburbs too, pretty far from downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

 

[AngraRULES]

These guys are troopers. Mega props to them.

Guarantee that this tour alone will make them much more known that many prog/power bands that have been on the road for years and cant't "get out of the shadows". Tiny or not, they're exposing their brand and their music to places all over the country. Good for them.

 

[longshot9]

I've never even heard of the venue in Oakland. lol

 

[nailz]

The stop in Phoenix is in a dumpy location too. Chasers is a decent sized venue for smaller bands, but ugh, I wouldn't ever want to go back there again. I was there once, that was enough.

I do wish more bands would take this approach.

 

[Stingray11214]

They only have ONE day off between September 14 and November 17. They better pray their bus is strong, and their bodies are stronger. That is one lunatic schedule.

 

[AngraRULES]

I feel this should be an April Fool's joke, but it isn't April.

A band wants to dedicate a lot of time and money to tour and increase their popularity. They are probably going to be losing a lot of momey doing these tours. They're hustling to try to make it in a business that is crippled. Big investment and big sacrifice...

...and it should be a joke?

 

[Palabra de Dios]

The "Kansas City" date is really in Lawrence, KS, and it's not a tiny place, really. But I think they draw pretty well there. Here's hoping they're still kicking ass after all the shows previous to this.

 

[Stingray11214]

A band wants to dedicate a lot of time and money to tour and increase their popularity. They are probably going to be losing a lot of momey doing these tours. They're hustling to try to make it in a business that is crippled. Big investment and big sacrifice...

...and it should be a joke?

It is just such a lunatic schedule. I know they are trying to haul ass and build a fanbase. But, Milton, even you have to admit that their schedule from September 14th until November 17th is just insane. A flat tire could blow out an entire show. Their is just no margin for error on that leg of the tour. ESPECIALLY with only ONE DAY off.

 

[nomisofsiman]

A band wants to dedicate a lot of time and money to tour and increase their popularity. They are probably going to be losing a lot of momey doing these tours. They're hustling to try to make it in a business that is crippled. Big investment and big sacrifice...

...and it should be a joke?

I get it that they'll be getting their name out, the problem is with this kind of schedule, there's so many things that could go wrong.

 

[ZaneF2010]

It's actually 2 days off.