New Model Army intends to keep playing shows in the US, but Tee reiterates the growing aversion on the other side of the Atlantic. “The big problem with touring America is getting to America. It’s a terrible hassle. Unless you know you’re going to make a shitload of money the first time you go, lots of bands don’t bother. Or they go once.”
If current trends continue, if foreign artists — by choice or governmental obstacle — cannot or will not come to the United States, it is the problem not of a few scattered artists and venues but the entire American music scene. Those who think it helps the careers of American garage bands are missing the point. It does nothing but lower the bar.
Xenophobes rejoice. American music fans suffer. And you, my young British friend, look elsewhere.
Jason O’Bryan doesn’t worry about cool foreign bands getting visas, as he only likes Top-40 pop music. He can be reached at jobryan@phx.com.
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