Went to the "Toxic Tempest" at the 4731 (Grand River) gallery -- the flyer had TP, Johnny Fiasco, others, looked good. More info about the space at 4731.com
Well you don't have to guess how it turned out. When I arrived around 12:30 TP was playing Din Daa Daa and other classics and starting to work up a pretty good set, though there were only about 40 people in the 4th floor gallery space. Good sound system, well stocked bar -- but if I say "blind pig" you say... "party's over"... and sure enough at 1:15, hello po-po, a couple street uniforms and about six plain clothes come running in and in a very disorganized and yet predictably ill-mannered way shuffled most of us out after checking IDs. Under 21s and the crew were held inside and I'm not sure what happened. Outside, Johnny Fiasco looked pretty crestfallen -- he's a good guy, good DJ and has done some tracks from the day that I still play. But he's heading back to Chicago I think without getting a chance to play here... Heck of a way to start the weekend. But as always, nothing ventured, nothing gained. fh
