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http://archive.columbiatribune.com/2004/aug/20040812Go!005.asp
COOL DRY PLACE
Apop’s in-stores quite fit, hardly taxing
By PETE BLAND of the Tribune’s staff
Published Thursday, August 12, 2004
Sales tax is all the rage.
I’m sure you’re aware that there are spots
in the state where there will be absolutely none applied to certain
purchases this weekend, though Columbia and Boone County aren’t
completely playing that "holiday" game.
And just Tuesday, President George W. Bush said he is
considering doing away with the current U.S. income tax system in favor
of a national sales tax, which of course would further line the pockets
of his oofy brethren.
As a fellow named Skinner might say, "But, my gosh, don’t you know it."
But what does it all matter when everything’s free?
Apop, the small indie record outlet that opened in late
April at 807 Locust St., quickly has become the local master of
offering up quality entertainment at no charge.
Thanks to friendly requests, a few gambles and a tiny
bit of moxie, owners Tiffany Minx and Dustin Newman have secured a slew
of interesting in-store performances by bands either landing in town or
just passing through.
"In-store" might not be the best description,
considering the musicians - after checking out Apop’s layout -
also have the option to set up shop on the establishment’s roof
or in the adjacent parking lot. But in or out, the experiment seems to
be gaining steam.
Apop has three in-stores scheduled this upcoming week,
including a visit from Bloomington, Ind.’s Early Day Miners and
Chicago’s Head of Femur on Wednesday in advance of their show at
Mojo’s.
Before that, Brooklyn noise-rock duo Modern Day Urban
Barbarians will play a set tomorrow with The Box Cutters, and Strokes-y
Chicago quartet The Its! will perform Sunday with Jon Sheffield.
Those two gigs will begin at 10 p.m., while the Wednesday appearance has a 7 p.m. start time.
And while the concerts are free, the artists certainly won’t turn down a donation.
Just think of it as a little levy for services rendered.
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