[kj] Trump

[Alex Smith]

Color me an alarmist, but I'm wondering if the Trump administration's not-entirely-welcoming stance towards foreigners of any stripe might make UK bands touring here even less likely, let alone ones less inclined to saying nice things about the US of A. I remember reading about New Model Army being denied entry several decades back for having "no artistic merit" (and this from the folks that let in Venom).

Alex in NYC




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>From: "T.B." <planetary at socal.rr.com>
>Sent: Nov 15, 2016 4:03 PM
>To: "'A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)'" <gathering at misera.net>
>Subject: Re: [kj] Trump
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>I agree, but not completely based on Trump.  I have to believe it's become just too cost/hassle vs benefit to tour as big a country as the US as they have since '03.  Playing clubs and small theater venues in grueling 6 -8 week treks across the country in a tour bus is not an old man's game, coupled with cancellations and delays almost every tour has probably made it increasingly difficult to get promoters on board.
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>T.B.
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>From: Gathering [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net] On Behalf Of B. Oliver Sheppard
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>Trump as president means Jaz will especially want to tour the US now, right? I kid. I've pretty much kissed goodbye any chance of seeing them live from now on in the US. :(
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