OK, so now we get the "other side" of the story. After having read it, here are my conclusions:
1) they should stop writing ALL IN CAPS!
2) they realize that punching out a musician equals punching out their revenue stream (admittedly small, but hey);
3) they (UOTS) are guilty as sin.
Here's the link to the statement. The comments below are great. Click th link over to the Facebook page. Some more great comments, many from fellow musicians.
UOTS STATEMENT!!
PS: This statement is priceless:
"IN THE MELEE THE BAND-MEMBER'S FACE CONNECTED WITH THE ATTENDEES HAND. UNFORTUNATELY, BECAUSE MR. SHEA WAS WEARING NON-SAFETY TYPE SUNGLASSES, A SMALL INJURY OCCURRED"