The Day The Music Died... In The DMV (Pt.1)
- Chuggalug
- Feb 4, 2020
- 1 min read
Part 1 - Some establishments hosting live music venues blatantly live by the creed "I don't care if the band sucks, as long as they bring a ton of business to my restaurant."
I don't necessarily blame some of them.
What are your thoughts and opinions about this notion?
@tomoelschlaeger: Thanks for your feedback! I tend to agree with you, while still admitting that my former employment in the restaurant business doesn't mean I have any idea what it's like to actually own a restaurant. If I were to compare what you said about a restaurant's overall longevity and reputation, I compare it to picking players for our band. For instance, I could've hired a cheap drummer who technically could play but wasn't great, and saved myself a bunch of money, since I'm fairly confident the audience generally is more impressed by showmanship and speed than musicality. But instead I wanted Kim because he has natural talent, and he's spent a lot of time and money honing his craft,…
uski11: Thanks for the feedback! As an avid music lover who regularly supports live music, on the local and national levels, your opinion is important!
A couple thoughts for venue owners. A low quality music act with a posse of friends, fans and family may ring the register for the evening, but how many unrelated customers might they drive out of your establishment....possibly never to return? The less-than-accomplished band provides a fleeting boost to revenue. A venue that serves up good entertainment is building a valuable asset.....a good reputation. Good ingredients for the menu items can cost more, as can good entertainment. Recognize the difference between cost and value to be successful.
I am kinda picky about live local bands. I have a few great ones, and a few I would not go out of my way to see, then there is a few that i would try to see as often as I can. I heard in a movie once, "if I heard you playing it would be nice then I would go home and forget all about it. I love when a band is great, works the crowd, and plays great music.