So I just returned from buying a pack of cigarettes at the convenience store across from the Metro and as I walked down the street I heard quite distinctly Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” playing loudly. This is not surprising since there are several bars on Clark Street. As I got closer though I noticed something out of the ordinary. There was a car with it’s trunk open and a screen in the back. Four or five people were standing around watching the screen. Then I noticed that there were two guys with those Guitar Hero type controlers and someone with a mic and another person with the drum set. They were all standing outside the club on a Sunday night “playing” Black Hole Sun. I wanted to take a picture, but unfortunately the batteries in my camera were dead and I do not have a camera phone. So I don’t have visual evidence. But I hope you trust me.

It gave me a little giggle. It made me wonder who would stand outside a club and plays a video game. I have noticed some bars that advertise Guitar Hero nights, usually in the beginning of the week when it’s usually slow. So I’m wondering is this going to be the new karaoke night? Are people going to get together after a crappy Wednesday and go to their local bar to pretend that they are rock stars? It would be very interesting to see. Personally I’ve never played Guitar Hero, but I have several friends that are just about obsessed with the game. They can’t wait for the new games to come out. They spend several hours playing the games. They get together and compete with each other. So I guess it’s not a far step from bringing it into the bars and making a night of it. I’m sure that what I saw was a promotion for a new game. But I wonder, if it weren’t a Sunday night would there be a whole line of people standing around waiting for their turn?