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| - The club was likely okay, but it reminded me of how old I am. I bought two tickets to see Ice Cube, which I was reluctant to do because it was a Sunday night and I work early. But the ticket said the hours of operation on Sunday was 8pm - 12 am. I thought it seemed short, but I reviewed the club's Facebook page and the same information was shown. Accepting the information as accurate, I thought Ice Cube would probably come on around 9:30 or 10, play for an hour, and then end. As I was getting ready to leave I again consulted the ticket and found a dress code that stated no hats, t-shirts, shorts, or sneakers. So I dressed accordingly.
We arrived at the club about 8:20 and the line was stretched down the sidewalk. No one entered yet. I get the false creation of a line so that it looks very busy and causing people driving by to want to stop and see what's happening. But it was chill and I knew I would be tired by the end of the night. Plus most of the people in line were middle aged white people, so they were just as old and just as tired as me. Finally we get in about 8:45. A DJ is playing and people are mostly just standing around. It was spacious with two VIP sections surrounding a dance area. We stood on behind the VIP on the ramp, but eventually security told us to move because it was going to be crowded. It wasn't crowded yet. I attempted to order a drink - my wife likes Smirnoff Ice. They didn't have it. She asked for a pina colada, but they couldn't make it. I said just make me something of whatever you can make and ended up with some watermelon cocktail that was okay. I ordered a coke, and it was $10 for two drinks. That's not too bad.
We went back to waiting. Apparently there were multiple DJs. I honestly couldn't tell because it all sounded the same to me. Most people were just standing around, but a few were dancing. My thought was why pay to go to a club to listen to some guy play songs on the computer when I could do that at home or in my car? But again, I am old. 9:30 came and went, as did 10, and 10:30. No Ice Cube. I was thinking it doesn't leave much time if they close by 12. Next a large crowd of people came in and filled the VIP areas and dance floor. I thought now we are getting somewhere, but time marched on. I scanned the crowd and noticed at least 20 dudes wearing caps, t-shirts, and sneakers. Getting frustrated, I asked the security guy what time the show was going to start. He said by 12, to which I asked curiously I thought they closed at 12. He said no, it is actually 2...despite the ticket and the Facebook page saying otherwise. Then again the dress code apparently is just a suggestion too. I started calculating in my head - 12 o'clock to start, probably play for an hour..that's 1...then drive home, probably 1:45 and then 2 before I got to bed. Getting up at 5 would really suck. I have wanted to see Ice Cube for a while - I was an original member in the Lynch Mob fan club...but alas work called, and said screw it, and we left at 11:15 with no Ice Cube.
I am not sure why information such as hours of operation and dress codes are printed on tickets if they are not accurate. It sucked that I didn't get to see Ice Cube, but I guess $40 to realize the club scene is well behind me was money well spent.
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