Overheard at The Gypsy last night just before Fulton played:
Booking Lady: “So how long are you guys playing again?”
Band Member: “You know, the usual. 45 minutes or so.”
Booking Lady: “Oh, I was under the impression you were playing a full set.”
Band Member: “Uh…”
Booking Lady: “Well, that’s one strike against you.”
The lady then went on to say something to the extent of tonight being their “audition” to be able to play another show on a better night and that she suggested they “jam between songs” in order to extend their set length.
I have dealt with bar owners/promoters who act like this before. It’s nothing new but it still never ceases to amaze me at how out of touch these people can be. I commend Fulton for playing a 45-minute set and then leaving the stage. Unfortunately, they probably won’t be playing The Gypsy anymore because of it. It’s sad too, because for a minute there, I actually thought The Gypsy might be the new JR’s as far as live music is concerned.
The Dart Room, anyone?
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