Radius Clauses 101: Why Your Gig In Reno Could Cost You Others

Derek’s back from Portugal and immediately gets pulled into one of the most misunderstood topics in the live music industry: radius clauses and how they impact concert venues, ticket sales, touring bands, and independent promoters.What starts as a travel recap from Portugal quickly turns into an inside look at the real business of live music, including Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s monopoly problems, rising concert ticket prices, venue booking strategies, contract disputes, and why independent music venues are struggling to survive in today’s economy.Derek breaks down how radius clauses actually work, why “as the crow flies” matters in venue contracts, how bands and managers can accidentally damage ticket sales, and the behind-the-scenes realities of operating an independent concert venue like The Boardwalk in Sacramento.The conversation also dives into the future of live entertainment, community-driven events, charity work, nonprofit partnerships, Palm Tree Brewing Company, Flying with D, and how The Boardwalk is trying to build something bigger than just another music venue.Meanwhile, Mikey attempts to understand geometry, auctioneering, Air Canada flight disasters, and why every vacation somehow requires another vacation afterward.Topics include:Radius clauses explainedTicketmaster & Live Nation controversyIndependent venue strugglesConcert ticket pricingMusic industry contractsBooking shows & tour routingThe Boardwalk SacramentoPalm Tree Brewing CompanyCharity & nonprofit workPortugal travel storiesLive music business insightsCommunity outreach & events