Most likely it comes from some sort of “better than you” attitude where venue owners or other bands feel a certain power than to be bothered to communicate politely and effectively.

Definitely. The ironic side of this notion is the last point I made in the post. Typically, big bands aren’t the ones with communication breakdowns. It’s the small, struggling, know-me-nots that have their foot rammed down their throat.

These bands are blind to the fact that part of the reason bands like The Hard Lessons and The Silent Years are doing well is because they work their asses off in every aspect of being in a band! They’re constantly writing, touring, and all the while responding to emails and phone calls. Don’t get me wrong, it takes a great deal of coordination but if you want to achieve that elusive, “make a living off my music” thing you better get your sh*t together.