I didn't get a reason or explanation wy they couldn't do the song. I did go to them after their set and asked why they didn't play Hard Times, the reply was we ran out of time. Let me point out that this was a loosely organised 'festival' benefit program. The proceeds of the show went to various childrens funds and charities around our county. All of the bands present were donating their time and the badns both before and after the one in question ran over their time 'slots' by about ten minutes because they DID answer requests! I told the guys, (whom I have known personally for at least nine years) that I would not ever bother them with a request again and in fact probably not with my presence either!