Every show I’ve ever attended at Emo’s (which has consisted of Le Tigre, GravyTrain, Explosions in the Sky, Motion City Soundtrack, Of Montreal, Octopus Project, Deerhoof, Oh No! Oh My!, and so on) has been a life-changing experience. As a common show-goer, when the good bands are in town, I’ve been to some pretty disgusting venues with staff who could care less about the well-being of the audience. At Emo’s, it’s a completely different story. I’m always well taken care of, inside or out. Before, during, and after the show, the staff is always fully ready to jump in if they’re needed. No beverage is allowed outside the doors, all minors are stamped and all adults are watched for disrespectful drunken behavior.