Counterparts Denied Entry into US

by | Jan 4, 2013

Counterparts have been denied entry into the US, and as a results will miss their upcoming shows this weekend.

“Apparently paying $3000 for work visas to come play isn’t good enough when you have merch that you purchased in the US,” the band stated. “That being said, we will obviously be unable to play our shows from Jan 4th – Jan 7th.”

The band added, “Blame US customs. We didn’t drive 3 hours to get denied for fun.”

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