Chicago Hipsters Vote No on Girls

According to Chicagoist, the Empty Bottle shows were a sorta bust. See here:
http://chicagoist.com/2009/11/18/give_girls_a_chance.php

Also, the New York Times was not impressed:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/arts/music/09girls.html

2009: Year of the instant Best New Music Curse.  Also, if I'm not mistaken, the band is touring with brand new members, and no one seems to mention that in their middling live reviews.  Hm.