I agree with what you mean, but if you look at it one way, perhaps the
Troub staff *does* think people
will bring weapons to an event with "Ninja" in the name :)
Perhaps they thought DJ act = hip-hop = rap = gangstas. They are the
Troubador, located in the 90% white West Hollywood/Beverly Hills adjacent
area, after all.
Last time I was at the Troubador, it was 1990 or 91 or so. Went to see some
rock/quasi prog band, only because I knew the keyboardist and was curious
as to what they sounded like. On the other hand, Charlie Hunter's quartet
played there some months ago, though, as did Tricky.
I don't think Ninja Tune chose the venue. If you look at the past few
months, most of the British truntablist-type acts have played their shows
there - Alex Reece, for example. They probably worked with the same
promoter/booking agency.
Kids, leave your nunchuks at home...
Elson
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