Thanks for all your wonderful advice. What I have in mind, although called a "coffehouse", is more just a place for musicians to gather and play for anyone who will show. I have played in church basements as well, and I was not thinking of something that is affiliated with the church but just to rent out the basement. As far as food goes - maybe just a pot of coffee and some bakery items but that's it. Hoping to get local musicians to perform (open mikes and also headlining). The main problem is getting an audience to show and make it worth everyone's time. Big names - out of the question for now obviously, but I personally would have jumped at the chance to be a headliner even if it was for only 5 people. A gig is a gig! Once again, thanks for the advice.