The Serge says:

Mar 12/10. Lee's Palace. So I wanted to go see The Russian Futurists whom were playing at Lee's for Canadian Music Week. They were scheduled for 10:00 to 10:35. This was the only band I wanted to see at this venue tonight because The Acorn (stupid name) and Plants And Animals are shitassboring. But was I allowed to go in a show that was not sold out? No. Why not? Because Lee's was waiting to see if other patrons with CMW passes may grace their presence. The Russian Futurists were playing to a half empty room while music fans waited outside for total bullshit CMW rules. This happened last year at the Gladstone for a band called Teen Anger. Fans refused entry just in case pass holders showed up. If they didn't show up by the alloted time and people want to see the band, let them in so the band can play to a bigger crowd. The fest is about people seeing bands play.
Look, I would have payed the premium door charge to see 1 band for 35 minutes and probably purchased at least 2 overpriced drinks during that show. Even if I purchased the CMW pass at $60.00 fucking dollars, I would still not be guaranteed entry to certain shows. Explain that annal logic.