Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times - it's getting soooo expensive for smaller bands to tour these days. Everyone keep going out there and nagging your mates, so we can ensure some good crowds at the shows - the last thing we want is for advance ticket sales to be poor so shows get cancelled.
This does make me glad I took along one of my BL albums to the 2005 tour for signing - hope Daddyo's back on board for the follow-up tour! (hoping!!;-))