9/13/06 Good Hurt (LA, Ca)

Don't get me wrong I love LA. The Dodgers, Lakers, the weather, food excitement etc. But there is a strong undercurrent of 80s hair metal, back alley Hollywood and jaded individuals. People here need to be told something is dope before they believe it. Most clubs rent out their venues for bands to "pay to play" because promoters can't put a night of music together that makes sense. Metal band followed by a folk singer opening for a ganster rapper. Good Hurt is a great club, we enjoy playing there, and we met some cool people. But it is a rare occasion that bands have a successful night playing in LA. By successful I mean not having to pay for a soundcheck and not having to sell 100 tix at $6 a pop etc. We're really looking forward to playing the Temple Bar in October......