The shows were mostly booked in outdoor amphitheatres, and lawn areas as well as sections of seats were often deserted. Springsteen commented to the sparse crowd in Columbus, Ohio, "We are not great in numbers, but we are mighty!" The Indianapolis venue saw a "yawning green lawn (empty as it was)."
The concerts were held in outdoor venues like amphitheatres and lawns, with many empty seats. Springsteen commented on the small audience size in Columbus, Ohio, saying "We're not a big crowd, but we are mighty!" The Indianapolis venue had an expansive lawn that was mostly unoccupied.