Ok, for those of you who have never dealt with record labels and guest list spots, this will be a learning lesson for you... Papa got screwed last night..
It's happened before (Deicide, Morbid Angel)...
Apparently someone did not get my name to the list, no press/photo pass. Usually this isn't a problem as I just go to the band's bus and talk to somebody and explain the situation. Last night this was not to be. Apparently, Voivod had already started, but the power went down, so they were outside where I could see them but not get to them. Upon telling some dipshit with the club about my situation, I was told that they were dealing with the power and "didn't have time to deal with me."
Then this same asshole got in his truck with another asshole and proceeded to get loaded... after about 15 minutes of standing outside next to a self proclaimed felon who was proudly kicked out of the venue twice (who also was wearing a confederate flag on his head in a part of town were he's just asking for trouble) and bragging about he can't go back to prison... I decided to go home to the wife and dinner.
I realize it wasn't the band's fault, especially considering their situation last night, but I am mad at Chophouse Records for not making sure I was covered. You drive 30-45 minutes to a venue only to find somebody doesn't have their shit together... luckily I had a phat sweet to smoke there and back..
