I see you are from Ireland
That makes things just a little different.
Being from Germany originally, I know that the European Culture is quiet different from the American.
People do and expect things very differently than here.
I know, I go back once a year.
You might need to hook up with some local musicians and pick their brain.
I did that, when I got back into gigging in my home town here.
Got some really good feedback from local musicians.
Each region is a little different too...
Good Luck
Eric