The staff of the Showbox was under 21 once, too. Many of the bands booked here play an all-ages show in addition to a 21-and-over show, because freezing out half your audience isn't a sound way of building a fan base. We applaud the Showbox for its all-ages commitment, and you applauded them, too.
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Jillian's, "a coffee shop somewhere" and "home." Don't let the man keep you down, kids.