10 sure fire ways to know the band playing is going to suck.

1. When asked what type of music they play, the genre has a pre or post before it, or includes the words avant-garde.

2. The band has the same haircuts and makeup as 80's pop synth bands, only instead of bright shiny clothing, they all wear black.

3. The band has more roadies than members.

4. The band members try and engage you in conversation that leads to them being able to say they are playing.

5. The band is emo or screamo.

6. Everyone in the band is sporting brand new "gig" clothes and haircuts.

7. The band takes forever to set up, and whines throughout soundcheck about monitor mixes.

8. A member is sitting in the middle of the stage stringing a guitar.

9. The band takes more time setting up stage props than their gear.

10. The band and "crew" all have their own homemade all-access laminates on in a bar with 1 room.