Someone on the Portland Reddit just accused the Decemberists of stealing tips from McMenamins Edgefield workers and linked to this article as comment on the growing trend. No idea if their specific accusation is true, but some locals really seem to hate that band.
Live Music’s Latest Battle Isn’t Onstage. It’s at the Merch Booth
As venues are becoming increasingly cashless, how to fairly handle high volume tips at the merchandise booth is the latest hot button challenge in live music.
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