The mother of a bartender who was fired last week is lobbying for us all to boycott the music venue. Her daughter is the best bartender and the sweetest person. She apparently was dating the lighting guy who apparently is an abusive narcissist. When the lighting guy, the bartender's ex, found out she was dating someone new, he asked management of the venue to fire her, so they did. They not only fired her, but banned her from the venue entirely! Her mother is naturally outraged and wrote me a personal note about this on Facebook. I replied, showing my support and compassion, but I also told her that I want to support the band and will likely still go to the venue. She has not replied back to me.

I am kind of angry that she expects the whole crew to boycott the venue. I am not close with her mother or the bartender, her daughter. We are just mere acquaintances who smile and say hello to each other at shows. I told the mother that even if I do go back to the venue, it doesn't mean I don't support them.

If she doesn't reply to my heartfelt message, it will tell me a. lot about her. I spent considerable time crafting my message just right so that she knew I support them. I even said could she sue for wrongful termination. I understand her upset, but I don't think it's fair to necessarily expect the crowd to follow suit and boycott, thereby abandoning the band. I am a loyal fan of the band, but can still disagree with how management has handled the situation.

It's a messy sticky situation at best. UGH. More drama.... I am so done with drama.