Originally Posted By: Pat Marr
my hope is that as more and more really good single and duo acts hit the streets, that it will once again be cost effective for the average business to offer live music.

Its a variation on the old adage that supply and demand changes the price, but opportunity is located at the intersection of price and demand.

In other words, there is ALREADY a demand for live music, and if the price is right businesses will spring for it.

The more businesses that offer live music, even at a lower price, the more opportunity exists for anybody who is prepared to accept those gigs.

Once again, this is partly why Notes and 90dB are still playing.. they've adapted to change already and scaled down to an act that businesses are willing to pay for... and they have a QUALITY act, which differentiates them from the amateurs who try to get their foot in the door by playing for free

Spot on Pat!

If someone is willing to play cheaper than you then you need to convince club owners why you are worth your price or lower it! Free Market 101. Why all this angst about something that is routine American business practice?