In January 1997 Mark Kelly wrote in the internet that, due to financial reasons, Marillion would not be touring in North America. By fan's Jeff Pelletier sugestion the north-american Marillion fans raised 61,000 dollars to sponsor the tour, making it happen in the Summer of 1997. As a way of thanking, Marillion released the Spectrum Rochester N.Y. concert, from August 31st, and offered it to those who contributed to make the tour possible. There were issued only less than 2000 copies, the first 1000 were autographed. The CD will never be put for sale.