Have to agree with you on that as i found to my own cost with Maxine Brown.
There are lots of people who spout off about respect to artists and we must support them, but when it comes down to buying a ticket, thats another thing.
I tried and failed this year at my own cost but have'nt given up yet, most people have no idea of the cost and effort that goes into putting a live artist on stage, i did'nt myself until this year and was shocked at the work everyone had to put in just for a 1 1/2 hour show.
I have noted some of the Artists down in this thread so keep them comming, you never know who i might get next year !!!!
Brav