Halifax Concert Thread

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I think the same stage setup as the one for McCartney would work. 60,000 a night for two nights. What about Shannon Park?

From the Metro Nov 29

Recruiting The Boss
Region trying to woo Bruce Springsteen Rocker yet to name world-tour dates

JENNIFER TAPLIN
METRO HALIFAX
Published: November 28, 2011 11:50 p.m.
Last modified: November 29, 2011 3:38 a.m.

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There are some local music fans who think luring the The Boss to Atlantic Canada would be, well, boss.

“Bruce Springsteen is just one of those acts, along with the E Street Band, that can put on a spectacular live show that can attract many people of many age groups,” said Cole McLean, founder of AtlanticCanadaRocks.ca.

He even launched a website — ItsBossTime.ca — to gather fan support and catch the attention of concert promoters, and Springsteen himself, to add Atlantic Canada to his upcoming tour.

“I think most people, including myself, are hoping for the Moncton venue because it’s a prime location, you can get to it from many cities throughout the region and the natural amphitheatre makes for a great show,” McLean said.

The Halifax Common is too flat, and Garrison Grounds won’t accommodate enough people, he added.

It’s unknown if HRM Mayor Peter Kelly can be found Dancing in the Dark, but he did say yesterday he’s a fan of Springsteen’s music.

In fact, Kelly thinks a Springsteen concert is such a great idea, he plans to bring it up at this morning’s World Trade and Convention Centre’s board meeting.

Kelly isn’t shying away from participating in another massive concert effort even after he was burned earlier this year in a concert spending scandal resulting in a report from HRM’s auditor general.

“We’re still open for business as long as everybody knows the rules,” he said