Wow, guys. Here in Jolly Old Missouri it is strictly up to the club(or bar or grill or coffeehouse or whatever) owner whether there is live music in the establishment. The owners (or managers) also decide on what kind of music but it is a pretty relaxed business. If you have a business license (and probably even if you don't) you can present almost any entertainment you wish.

How is it in other areas? Australia? Canada? Japan? Germany? Other states in the US?

Business licenses are not expensive here, either.

CB