One thing to consider about the fact that people will not spend the cash to see live music like they used to is the competition of other forms of entertainment...people can watch movies at home, play video games, listen to c.d. quality music, have a drink without worrying about being stopped for a d.u.i.. I think movie theaters and coffee houses and hang out places of all sorts are hurting because folks can have a lot of entertainment @ home on the cheap...I don't prefer this but I'm afraid it is part of life. ....If a person can do a single using biab and get people out of the house and into a restaurant or bar that couldn't afford a four or five piece band it is good I think....especially if they can keep the karaoke guy from showing up:)....in a perfect world karaoke would help create business for voice teachers but unfortunately it doesn't always work out that way:)

...........Jeff......