Hi. My name is Sarah Rogers and I'm 14 years old. And I'm pissed. Why? Because KEXP always has these great fundraising events, such as John in the Morning at Night, with lots of great bands (like the one coming up with the Math and Physics Club, M83, etc.), that my friends and I and I'm sure many other under-21-ers would like to attend. I mean, I find it kind of unfair. First off, there are people under 21, like myself, who adore KEXP and would like to help support them with their dollars (which we cannot do during your pledge drives because we lack credit cards). Secondly, Seattle already has a crappy enough all ages scene. But at the same time there are tons of venues with lots of great bands coming through that we can't see! You'd think that a good, independant radio station such as yourselves would give us a chance to go to some concerts with more than just local acts, but with acts from all over the country and the world, that we often don't get the chance to see. I also just don't get how, at the KEXP parking lot party you had back this summer, Smoosh, who happens to be very much under 21, could play that 21+ show! That is, excuse my language, fucked up. I know they probably had to be kept backstage and all that, and away from the beer, but that is still not cool. I know that so many good venues like Neumos and the Chop Suey keep most of their shows 21+ because of the alchohal, which they need to make those sales for themselves, and that at all ages shows they make less sales, but you could have an all ages bar w/ ID show for once. you'd still sell a lot of drinks, and sell just as many tickets, and you would have a much more satisfied crowd of listeners if everyone, from 10 years old to 100, could come to these shows. I know I'd appreciate it and feel good for helping to support my favorite station in the world. So please, take this into consideration.

Your Loyal Listener,

Sarah

i sent that in an email to KEXP. i hope they do something about what i complaine about...