Every once in a while, people here comment about how I leverage the performance of music into other, much more profitable business. I have contended that a little effort and thought can yield some pretty good results. In my case, I play places where "big hitters" go, and that gives me a shot at film work, scores, writing jobs, print jobs web work, etc.
One of the guys who has evidently gone out and created a neat niche for his music is our man Donny. As I understand it, he hosts dance nights, promotes the events himself ,and "packs them in" every week. PRETTY COOL!
I know a guy in Lexington who hosts singles clubs in a similar way, and puts over 500 lonely asses in eats twice a week, at $5.00 or more a head.
Unless there's something proprietary about his (Donny's) approach. I'd like to hear about it.
And, anyone else who has approached the music business in a unique, successful way is welcome to chime in.
My old 30 year partner and mentor used to say, "just keep playing, damn it!
Russ