If you're going to be in the Bay Area next Friday, and if you've heard of Ernie's Shack, you were probably expecting to stop by at about midnight and hear Brass T-Balls open for Plague of Lollipops.

Bad news, folks. Not only did Brass T-Balls break up, which would have created a wonderful opportunity for some new local band to open for the mythic Plague of Lollipops, but now we've been informed (by Roadie Brad Keesler) that POL won't even be there Friday.

What's this? Plague letting their fans down? Not to worry; the concert is still on. However, in order to accomodate the dozens of locals who are "in the know" regarding the secretive Lollipops, POL will be playing a slightly larger, more beer-soaked venue: The Garage.

That's right, people. Get ready to hear what could be some pretty sexy new material in a whole new location. Now, Tex-Mex Phenomenon was already scheduled to play The Garage Friday, but they've agreed to shorten their set--which basically means they will open for Plague--and then play another short set at the end of the concert. What more could you ask for?

A discount on the cover charge, perhaps? Dream on.