We wanted to keep it tight between the University and SMG until we got the go-ahead from the band.

You'd expect New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. When you look at the places the greatest band in the world plays, that they would select Charlottesville is pretty cool.

We've done worldwide shows for the Rolling Stones, U-2, Pink Floyd. There's a level of confidence when we say we can do this.

I've yet to hear anyone complain about not getting value for a Rolling Stones concert.

In routing the tour, there was a spot for Virginia and the Carolinas. I was asked for my opinion, and rather than seeing it go to Carolina or Clemson, I suggested UVA.

This album is the first Keith and Mick have written together since the '80s. There's a lot of excitement in the industry that there'll be some great new music.

They're renowned for the best stage show. There was a question whether the stage would fit through the tunnel at Scott Stadium-- 13 by 11 feet. Everything has to go through that tunnel.