At First Ave.

I went to a show "tonight". When I bought tickets it was with my then girlfriend at the time. The tickets were for Cartel, with Nightmare of You slated to open with some other band; subject to change.

Well, it changed. Nightmare of You, the band I wanted to see since I first heard them over a year ago wasn't at First Ave for this show. Instead I was treated to some of the most horrible noise to ever pretend to be music. Then Cartel played.

Cartel live is like going through puberty, but without any of the fun parts. Awkward, unsteady, and full of vocal fluctuations. I left before they finished and I only regret that I stayed as long as I did. All in all, my first experience at First Avenue was a disappointment just by the music. The rude staff, and the fact I was there with my ex don't even need to factored in to say that my little bit of fun time was everything but that. Here's to hoping the next show I go to is substantially better.

Critical Mass

Brief musings on Critical Mass.

I find it interesting that at least 3 arrestees have been removed from the Public Information Report.
Also of interest is the fact that only one victim is cited and one police victim. Both victims of Disorderly Conduct. Yet several people were arrested on weapons offenses. Also, only one witness.
The most common charge was Rioting.
Police action for the time being is further investigation.

Not trying to make a point, just thinking out loud but how does an alledged riot get only one person's attention, harm only two people, and result in records of exactly who the police were attempting to arrest that supposedly sparked this riot being completely incomplete?