Thanks for the review. I also went first and foremost to see the AM's who, in light of Airborne doing a show the following nite AND having already played Denver earlier this year – should have closed the show.While the price of admission was well worth the hour of the Monkeys, my mere like of ATE turned to pure loathing seeing their “look at us” stage antics, how typically LA.I arrived at 8PM, HOPING to also see The Henry Clay People. For the third time in a year (the other two occurred at the Bluebird) I arrived ON TIME only to find out that the show was moved up. I was under the impression these venues earned a huge chunk of their profits from booze sales, so WHY start a show early and then FAIL to tell the people who've bought tickets? Half the time I arrive at shows a little late and end up waiting 30-40 minutes for the show to start, then there's this equally annoying predicament. This is ain't brain surgery, it's show biz. I can appreciate many bands are driving from SLC to Denver to KC or vice versa and that there are weather problems, mechanical failure, etc but, in the internet age, it's not too difficult to notify people of an early or late start. I could write more about the idiotic decision to have the Monkeys go on first, let alone share a bill with what my friend dismissed as a band whose appeal will be limited primarily to young girls. They belong on Leno or MTV and NOT on a bill with The Arctic Monkeys. Let's hope THEY come back soon.

Good points. With all the charges people are asked to pay for their tickets you'd think some of that money could go toward buying a watch for whoever decides when the shows start.

A huge let down is what transpired that night…I have longed to see the Arctic Monkeys live and 60 minutes was definitely not enough! I got there early enough to see about half of the Henry Clay People's set, it was good and I look forward to seeing them again. The Airborne Toxic Event was decent but I couldn't help but feel like I got played (no pun intended) by the promoters of this concert…they obviously had no idea who the bigger and better band was there that night!!!

Wow. I went to this show solely for The Airborne Toxic Event, not caring at all about The Arctic Monkeys. I would have been fine with TATE playing first because then I could have left and spared myself the torture of sitting through the monotonous The Arctic Monkeys. I think TATE is full of talent and would sit through just about any act to see them. Fortunately, I got to see them in Boulder the following night as well (along with The Henry Clay People). As far as start times, the Boulder show had the opposite problem. Show was listed with an 8:00 start time on the website, but upon arrival at the Boulder Theater, it stated 9:00. No matter the venue or start time, I welcome TATE back as soon as possible.

Whether you are a TATE or Arctic Monkeys fan, you should not be subjected to elusive promotional techniques that flip flop about “who's on first,” nor should a show start before the time advertised on your ticket. I know, I know, “ya' pays your money, ya' takes your chances,” but this is not about a lead singer lip synching or a guitarist who's too drunk to play. I could be wrong, but as near as I can tell, it has nothing to do with the bands themselves at all. And THAT'S what sucks.

Whether you are a TATE or Arctic Monkeys fan, you should not be subjected to elusive promotional techniques that flip flop about “who's on first,” nor should a show start before the time advertised on your ticket. I know, I know, “ya' pays your money, ya' takes your chances,” but this is not about a lead singer lip synching or a guitarist who's too drunk to play. I could be wrong, but as near as I can tell, it has nothing to do with the bands themselves at all. And THAT'S what sucks.

I thought TATE was absolutely horrid! I forced myself to stay for a few songs hoping they would get better, but was extremely disappointed when they seemed only to get worse. Arctic Monkeys should have been supported by TATE, not the other way around. Would love to see the Monkeys again, but would never waste my money to support TATE

I thought TATE was absolutely horrid! I forced myself to stay for a few songs hoping they would get better, but was extremely disappointed when they seemed only to get worse. Arctic Monkeys should have been supported by TATE, not the other way around. Would love to see the Monkeys again, but would never waste my money to support TATE