Bad Pours at the House of Blues
June 17, 2009
Beautiful Jenny
As last Wednesday, June 10, approached I couldn’t wait to see Jenny Lewis. Plus, not only was I going to see Jenny, I was going to the House of Blues. I wasn’t excited because it was the ‘House of Blues’ (corporate chain infamously known for over-pricing everything) but instead, I was excited to explore a new music venue.
Unfortunately, the House of Blues definitely has a way of doling out the blues. I was excited to see Jenny but annoyed by the lame music played between acts. I was excited that there was a coat check so I wouldn’t have to carry my jacket around but pissed that it cost $5. I was intrigued by the appearance of the bar and glad to see plenty of bartenders working so that the wait wasn’t long but exasperated at the expensive drinks. One bartender couldn’t even pour a Sam Adams from a bottle into the cheap plastic cup. The foam took up half the cup. He was very apologetic and offered to take a picture of me and my friend. Was he nice? Yes. Do I want him as my bartender again? No.
Bar View
All in all, the House of Blues provides what it promises: great music with a side of disappointment. Jenny sings, ‘Jack killed Mom.’ Well, I have another take on this song: ‘Bad Pours kill my buzz.’
The Bad Pours
This post was a little delayed. Sorry!!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 2:33 am
I think that the House of Blues promises exactly what you get – big venue, decent choice of seating/standing room, and reasonably priced drinks considering the location. I guess I just except less of the HoB, so I don’t feel the need to complain about it, even when they fuck up shows, like the sound for Animal Collective. Oh well.
June 18, 2009 at 1:33 pm
$5 coat check!!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2009 at 6:53 pm
And they pour in plastic cups??? My biggest pet peeve, I hate being poured in a plastic cup! Give me glass anytime!
June 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Agreed, it’s nice, new & shiny, but I won’t be buying drinks there anytime soon. That’s what the bars down the street are for.