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| - Last night I went to the Dollar for the first time in close to a decade or so to check out a friend of a friend's band. The place itself is pretty much what you'd expect after sizing it up from the outside. It wasn't too packed, but I could easily see the logistical problems others have mentioned regarding the stage's lay out. We sat to the right of the stage and we had a decent view.
I'm not sure if it was the sound system or the fact that all the bands were really hurrying to set up, but there was a fair bit of feedback.
On the plus side, the drinks were cheap. But then again, the vodka and soda was mighty shy on vodka. Or maybe it's just because I'm used to pouring doubles when I mix. The bartender had to repeat the grand total of my drink order like three times because the music was deafening. I felt like a pain in the ass, so I tipped her an additional couple bucks on what was already a decent tip. For one so young, her lack of any human response was a bit troubling, but not my problem I guess.
On my initial visit to the loo, there was no toilet paper or hand towels. Drip drying is always a mark of class for any establishment. Having said this, I am happy to report later in the evening when I returned, both were refilled. So they recovered a star on that small detail alone.
And that, in a nutshell is my two cents worth on the Dollar.
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