"As far as the live shows go, we're not leapfrogging all the smaller venues. We would have bypassed these kind of shows and gone straight to the Arena shows, but we didn't want to"
- Dan Hawkins
About this Quote
In this quote, Dan Hawkins is talking about the live shows of his band. He describes that they are not skipping over smaller venues in favor of larger ones. They might have quickly gone directly to performing in arenas, however they made a conscious choice not to. This suggests that they value the experience of playing in smaller, more intimate places and do not want to miss out on that opportunity. It also reveals that they are not solely concentrated on fame and success, however also on the quality of their efficiencies and connecting with their audience. In general, this quote highlights the band's dedication to their craft and their appreciation for all kinds of live shows.
This quote is written / told by Dan Hawkins somewhere between December 12, 1976 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England.
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