And although I'd been puzzled before at the general music and art community's lack of support for this underground stream, as well at its own reluctance to promote itself save to those who already knew about it, I now am thankful for the barrier these two attitudes had created between each other. In effect, becoming a barrier between the real music scene and everyone else. Which is why I also want to say be careful what you wish for. I opt to keep supporting the good clubs and the right-on brothers and sisters at their gigs and by word of mouth to those who would get it. If the stars align and all of a sudden many record companies move into town and begin signing local groups, great.
Nothing is as awesome as when something happens naturally.
I couldn't believe that places that put so much value on free speech could let these heavy-handed tactics prevail. I don't always agree with David Horowitz's ideas, but he had the right to have his views published. After reading your piece I went on the net and read some of his ad. Even though I am a liberal Latino person, I found that some of his arguments have merit. I didn't agree with most.