It's safe to say that no one is losing money. The promoter, the venues and the bands must all be benefiting financially or it wouldn't be happening.
As much as I am not a fan of River Park I think the concept of having bands play at venues that are likely to draw people, no matter who is playing, makes sense. Andy mentioned the Coach House in his post above and it is a good example of a cool place to hang out. I've been to many shows at the Belly Up Tavern in Northern San Diego County. On any given night, especially weekends, half the people there have never heard the band prior to paying there $10+ dollars at the door. It was a fun place to hang out so people just showed up.
I don't know the first thing about promoting live music, I wish that I did. There are bands I'd like to see in Fresno that I'd be willing to front money to get here.
Music Promotion
It's safe to say that no one is losing money. The promoter, the venues and the bands must all be benefiting financially or it wouldn't be happening.
As much as I am not a fan of River Park I think the concept of having bands play at venues that are likely to draw people, no matter who is playing, makes sense. Andy mentioned the Coach House in his post above and it is a good example of a cool place to hang out. I've been to many shows at the Belly Up Tavern in Northern San Diego County. On any given night, especially weekends, half the people there have never heard the band prior to paying there $10+ dollars at the door. It was a fun place to hang out so people just showed up.
I don't know the first thing about promoting live music, I wish that I did. There are bands I'd like to see in Fresno that I'd be willing to front money to get here.