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They might not be smokers

At the They Might Be Giants concert a couple of nights ago, John and John commented on the lack of oxygen in Mr. Small's. That you could punch the air. And that you could smoke there, which was "like going back in time."

The county-wide smoking ban that was supposed to go into effect January 2nd, then May 1st, is still frustratingly on hold. There's no deadline for the ruling.

In the meantime, we'll just have touring musicians making fun of our city.
May 11, 2007 : 4:33 PM
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Interestingly enough, when I was at an Ani show at the Rex a few months ago, the show was non-smoking, as "the artist" had requested it. I think more musicians could make a difference if they made this same request: why should they have to work in a smoky environment?
posted by Anonymous Cortney : May 11, 2007 11:48 PM : link to this comment  
Here in Portland, they're working on a smoking ban - but, of course, there's a loophole. They've made an exception to allow smoking in cigar bars.

Gee, do you think we'll suddenly see a lot of bars become 'cigar bars'?

Sheesh.
posted by Blogger Jalpuna : May 12, 2007 10:04 PM : link to this comment  
J--Yeah, there's that great place with lavender martinis on 21st and Glisan that is unfortunately also a cigar bar. I was always torn between having a great martini and coming home smelly. Usually I gave up the martini.

C--I wonder if many musicians know they have the option. I've seen Club Cafe non-smokey a couple of times because of artist request, but I wonder if TMBG would have requested it if they'd known they could?
posted by Blogger Moira : May 13, 2007 4:23 PM : link to this comment  
I just found out from a Brit friend's blog that the UK is passing a smoking ban, going into effect July 1:
BBC article

And I've been told that France (or Paris?) is considering a ban, even though there are a crazy number of smokers, because they think the health benefits to everyone are worthwhile.

I'd be interested to know if Mr. Small's would allow a non-smoking show, or if musicians could consider including that in their requirements: 3 bottles of water on stage, fruit and nuts in the green room, and a non-smoking venue. Hmm.
posted by Anonymous Cortney : May 14, 2007 1:10 PM : link to this comment  
I saw Mates of State at Mr. Small's, and it was a non-smoking show at their request. (And it was WONDERFUL.)

Lots of places in France are non-smoking, last I knew. (A month ago.) Not sure if that was a legislated thing or not... I am thinking it was.
posted by Blogger Margaret : May 18, 2007 10:06 AM : link to this comment  
Oh, right, now I remember why I never go hear music in this city. I'd almost forgotten and was about to go to a show.
posted by Blogger Benoit : May 30, 2007 12:09 AM : link to this comment  
I'm just gonna go ahead and say that They have probably forgotten how bad it was back when they were playing Metropol and Laga. Their CMU concert must've spoiled 'em. :)
posted by Blogger Muffin : October 24, 2007 6:52 PM : link to this comment  
Also, I am now caught up. :)
posted by Blogger Muffin : October 24, 2007 6:53 PM : link to this comment  
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