Independent, Loud, and Still Standing | Ep 03

In this raw and real episode of Between Two Palms, Derek and Mikey dive deep into what it really takes to run and rebuild a legendary venue like The Boardwalk. From post-COVID struggles and the chokehold of Live Nation, to online trolls, bad Yelp reviews, and the constant grind of staying independent, nothing’s off the table.They set the record straight on everything from “there’s no AC” complaints to why karaoke costs money, explain how much cash (and sweat) has been poured into making the place better, and remind the community why supporting local stages is the only way live music survives.Oh, and yes, the bathrooms really are clean now.Episode HighlightsWhy Live Nation wants your venue’s soul (and only gives you bones).The real story behind “hot as hell” complaints and $10 karaoke.$400K later: what it took to rebuild a legendary venue.The charity math nobody sees: $90K already donated, $5K/week is the goal.What’s coming next: comedy, showcases, blood drives, and big shows.This is more than a podcast episode, it’s the truth about what it takes to keep local music alive.🎶 Support live music and local venues: Rocktheboardwalk.com📲 Follow Mikey on socials: @i_am_mikey | @notthatdamnshow💡 Subscribe to Between Two Palms for more conversations about music, venues, and the community that makes it all possible.#BetweenTwoPalms #TheBoardwalk #SupportLocalMusic #SacramentoMusic #LiveMusicMatters