I also failed to mention that I also got a gig in the Chicagoland area teaching Composition at a community college as my main source of income, but if I don't have time to attend concerts/practice/have a drink with a friend then what is the point?
God, I fucking hate the way I sound here. I feel like some entitled asshole who is going to blow a great opportunity to live in a city rent-free, food free, utilities free, but not being able to bring a 30 rack into my residence and spinning my Vitus records at full volume is a super fucking deal breaker.
What city are you living in? I think Annick of Cauchemar did a writeup about Chinese metal bands. If you are in Beijing I'm sure you can find some decent metal concerts there.
Also, I didn't take the job. I couldn't justify being a glorified babysitter to these kids if I wasn't able to drink a beer in my room and watch Vincent Price movies.
Hong Kong eh? I might hit you up on that.