From: cujo@petitmorte.net   
      
   mpsilvertone@yahoo-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (HarryLime) wrote in   
   news:93ydnTb2OdCbOBP0nZ2dnZfqn_ednZ2d@giganews.com:   
      
   >> NancyGene wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> NancyGene wrote:   
   >>>   
   >>>> Miguel Sucio wrote:   
   >>>> More verification of just how bad the music is in Columbus.  This   
   >>>> from the guy who cleaned up that one corner of the Dockery shed.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> Shaun Crane   
   >>>> I realize tonight why no one ever claims Columbus, GA, and never   
   >>>> wants to perform here or come to this city. Did you know Johnny   
   >>>> Cash played here? The freaking crowd was sh*t, and guess what? He   
   >>>> never came back again!   
   >>>   
   >>>   
   >>> "Great find," Miguel.  Shaun Crane must still be hurt by the   
   >>> non-attendance at the "Root Nanny," although the fact that Will   
   >>> Donkey was going to be there must have factored in.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >> According to George Jealous Dunce's most trusted authority:   
   >> "Bands often overlook Columbus, GA, due to a limited local music   
   >> scene, a lack of mid-sized venues, and competition with nearby larger   
   >> cities like Atlanta. Other factors contributing to fewer touring acts   
   >> include high crime rates and perceived bureaucratic challenges for   
   >> booking, along with limited venue options.   
   >>   
   >> Venue Limitations: There is a notable shortage of mid-sized music   
   >> halls, making it difficult to attract regional or larger acts.   
   >>   
   >> Scene Dynamics: The local scene is often described as sparse, with   
   >> some venues relying on local, amateur talent rather than touring   
   >> bands.   
   >>   
   >> Competition and Location: Being 90 miles southwest of Atlanta, many   
   >> bands choose to play the major market rather than Columbus.   
   >>   
   >> Safety Concerns: High crime rates, with a one in 35 chance of   
   >> becoming a victim, can deter touring artists.   
   >>   
   >> Financial Viability: Some venues may not offer competitive pay for   
   >> touring bands, and high cover charges at smaller venues can hinder   
   >> turnout. "   
   >>   
   >> They don't mention the smell of unwashed donkeys.  A one in 35 chance   
   >> is a pretty good chance of being accosted, robbed or murdered.   
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   >   
   > I think this line says it most eloquently: "The local scene is often   
   > described as sparse."   
      
   I think they were describing the talent of the performers. I'd say the   
   reviewer never saw Little Willie Douchebag and the Shitkicker No-Stars   
   because the word "sparse" would have been replaced by "puke".   
      
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