i just recieved this important message from 'Thrasher Presents' and felt it important enough to pass along... The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is currently accepting comments and concerns from the public regarding a proposed amendment which would eradicate mixed use licenses which allow clubs like Roseland, Crystal Ballroom, the former La Luna, the Schnitzer, Civic Auditorium and countless smaller clubs to allow all ages patrons and to serve alcohol in designated areas. Since the sales of alcohol are supporting these clubs and they could not survive without alcohol sales, it would force these venues to become 21 and over. In time, this would probably force the closure of most of these venues, since their capacity is much larger than the number of over 21 patrons who go to shows, and without all ages people to fill out the draw the venues would be at best half full. The McMenamin�s have been good enough to post the information about this amendment on their website, and I encourage all of you to check it out and write a letter to the commissioners sharing your concern for how this law would effect the live music community in Oregon. Here�s the URL: http://www.mcmenamins.com/Crystal/nominors.html
