Prior Mumford & Sons shows hailed as successes

Other towns' officials say crowds were well-behaved

BY KIRAN SOOD ksood@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 529

Created: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:15 a.m. CDT

Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:19 a.m. CDT

DIXON – Hordes of Mumford & Sons faithful are about to descend on Dixon – 15,000 fans strong. Should Dixonites be quaking in their boots, or grateful for the economic boomlet?

Dixon is the third of four U.S. shows on the Gentlemen of the Road Tour. Portland, Maine and Bristol, Tenn., have survived the onslaught. Monterey, Calif., will be the last stop.

With 15,733 souls, Dixon is the smallest of the four towns. With 15,000 tickets sold, it will double in size Friday and Saturday. Officials estimate the influx will leave about $1.5 million in its wake.

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