Lil Wayne's manager explains why the makeup date at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York was pulled off, citing the rapper has difficulty to travel to the venue due to 'logistic' problem.
- Jan 22, 2009
AceShowbiz - Lil Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant opens up about what makes Wayne scrapped concert in Rochester, New York for the third time. The manager cites that it is difficult for the rapper and his crew to show up at Blue Cross Arena and then head up to Calgary, Alberta the next day since they have also been scheduled to perform at Calgary.
"Now that Wayne's doing these bigger shows, he wants to make sure that all of his fans are getting the same experience," Bryant tells AllHipHop. "It would have been too difficult to travel with the entire band, then turn around and head to Calgary, Alberta the next day. We didn't want the Rochester fans to get any less of a show because of logistics. We wanted to deliver the same caliber show we've delivered along the tour."
In line with Bryant's statement, Blue Cross Arena General Manager Jeff Calkins also notes, "Logistically it is on opposite sides of the World so I think it would have been difficult to get his entire band here. His equipment here, himself here then turn around and make it out West again." He then adds, "You always feel bad because you have a loyal customer that put their hard earned money on the counter to buy a ticket."
Makeup date is expected to be announced soon after Wayne completes his "I Am Music" tour with T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gorilla Zoe, Keri Hilson and Gym Class Heroes. However, for fans who do not want to wait for the re-scheduling gig, tickets refunds are available at Blue Cross Arena box office.
