Dave,

Is the title of your club a tongue in cheek reference to Ian Robb's song of the same name? Old Rose and Crown

I do see some clubs dying out, but there is an evolution/revolution taking place as well, at least in my area. The greatest expansion is in "house concerts". These are quite intimate (no, not sexy) concerts, in someone's living room, usually with no sound reinforcement. The owner of the "house" often has a mailing list or e-mail list and sometimes a web site. Advertising, therefore, is "under the radar" of ASCAP, BMI and local entertainment ordinances.

They usually have once a month shows. There is a suggested "donation" and CD's and tapes are sold. The audience may number from 50 - 100 (well, not in my living room! BG!). Usually the performer gets 100% of the gate. Except for the authorities, it seems to be a pretty good deal all around.

Roger in Baltimore