Interesting stuff in this thread from a UK pointof view, to see how the USA scene works. The bookstore gigs intrigues me, as far as my own experience goes there is no such thing as a bookstore gig over here. How does it work? Do the public pay to go, or is it purely promotional for the shop? And is the music linked to the product in some way( Irish bands to promote a new Irish author launch or whatever?) Do tell.