#55 Ruby Room on 5-18-11

This show had been planned but then accidentally booked on the 17th, so we had to switch dates and I think the show suffered for it. Ruby Room is a great club in San Diego, tucked in behind a bar and grill. The neighborhood is very commercial and reminded some of us of Pasadena.

As opposed to Doll Hut, this had a very nice sound system, and a lot of space. There were quite a few people there as well. I'm pretty sure this is a college town, so this is "where the kids hang."

We missed Elephant Project, but Arms Entwined were a rock trio who at times had touches of 90s alternative/postpunk. Up next were Maul Shoppe. College students(?) (looked 16!) who were a blend of different musical styles, poppy and had a bit of a No Doubt informality to them. The singer constantly referenced drinking and being drunk, but looked like a sad lush rather than a cool party girl.

After they played the place cleared out, just in time for our set. We had a lot of fun as Bell Ringer watched us. So we stayed and watched them, and even started and Active Set mosh pit.

And we still got paid.