All Ages or 21+? The Real Economics of Live Music | Ep 15

What makes more money... all ages shows or 21+ nights?The answer isn’t what you think.In this episode of Between 2 Palms, Derek and Mikey pull back the curtain on how small venues actually survive. From bar sales vs ticket sales to why some Saturdays go 21+ and others don’t, they break down the real math behind concert programming.They also get into:• A national touring artist throwing a backstage tantrum• A band that blew their headline slot for 20 minutes opening somewhere else• Venue poaching and behind-the-scenes music politics• Why persistence gets you booked (and ego gets you blacklisted)• Police presence affecting genre decisions• And how a rock club ended up partnering with the American Red Cross and saving 70+ livesThis isn’t theory. It’s the real-life economics of running an independent venue in 2026.If you’re in a band, trying to get booked, or just wondering why venues make the decisions they do, this one’s for you.See what’s coming next, grab tickets, and check the full calendar at👉 RockTheBoardwalk.comAnd follow along for show drops, announcements, and and giveaways 👇📲 @rocktheboardwalk