Why Wasn't the Big Thief Show Previewed, and Other Internal Matters Regarding Music Coverage

How does The Stranger decide which shows get covered? It's complicated.by Dave SegalBig Thief: Not nearly as good as Big Chief.
The Stranger recently received a letter to the editor wondering why the band Big Thief wasn't previewed in our pages or on our website. After you read it, I'm going to answer the letter-writer's queries and explain how and why things get covered in the section of the paper formerly known as "Up & Coming," now known as "Music Things to Do." You can also find the show