The carpet didn't roll. In fact, they thought we should stay home. Because I'm sure they have made a grave mistake, I planned the tour anyway and decided we should drive to Texas and talk to somebody in charge. You know, try to get to the bottom of this whole misunderstanding. I also decided we would play in Austin even if it was in front of the convention center, or on top of the blue ribbon panel.
Some people accept rejection gracefully.
It just so happens, I'm not one of them. Of course, I claim absolutely no responsibility for each band member's freakish view of life.