What a great time at this show (note the sarcasm). Trouble started as soon as we got there. The door guy was trying to tell us our band couldn't be in the venue because we weren't 21. This was at 7:15 and we weren't supposed to play until 10:15. So then he told us to come back right before we were supposed to play and load in then. Finally I asked to talk to the promoter, and she didn't have any clue how to run a show. She was no help at all with finding us a place to hang before we played, so I talked to the bartender. He finally just marked our hands and let us in. What an ordeal just to get our gear inside of the venue.
     We were super excited to play with Pat King and the Designated Drivers, as well as The Candy Hearts, and all three bands played kick ass sets. Then more problems.
     The door guy came up to us immediately after we finished our set and told us we had to move all of our stuff out right away. We couldn't even have a few minutes to talk to the people who came to check out the music. Oh yeah and the promoter left before any of the bands we were with even played. Leaving with all the door money and not letting anyone know how many people each band drew or paying us.

     Overall The Annex is probably the most unprofessional venue I've ever played at which is a shame, because with some competent people working there the place could be awesome. We won't be back there anytime soon.

peace,
Clay