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February 25, 2022- August 6, 2022: Silk Sonic, Dolby Live, Las Vegas (60,518 – $18,311,526); Average (5,043 – $1,525,961); Average Price: $302.58; 100% Tickes Sold; 12/34 Reported Shows
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