Strung Out Episode 120. BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME; HOW PRIVATE CONCERTS MIGHT SAVE LIVE MUSIC.

Send us Fan MailLet's face it, if you are an independent musician, you know that the pandemic only added to what was already a difficult profession.  However, when no one could go to any concerts, suddenly the big venues, festivals and yes, labels were feeling some of the pain.  And interestingly enough, there were those who, like workers who realized that they didn't have to work for the man, decided that they didn't have to commute to see their favorite bands.  They could bring bands to them.   Especially in the already hard-hit parts of the Midwest, where venues were closing and licensing agents were making sure they closed, the idea of a private concert, with professional sound, lighting, stage and set up could not only be achievable, it could attract similarly minded people who want the intimacy of a private concert, without the hassle of the large festival prices and people. Enter Nate Kula and his wife Susan.  Having a band of their own, Rogue Wave, they started building a concert venue outside of the town of Williamsburg, Iowa.  This mini-concert venue is larger than a typical house concert and smaller than a typical community festival.  Combining the best of both worlds, along with a professional setup, the Kula's with their Raven Wolf Productions are starting to attract national acts and a regional following of their own.  Aside from on part of the podcast where Martin and Nate geek out on the Society for the Creative Anachronism, you get a "how-to" primer on putting together your own venue.  This may be the best way of saving live independent music in America. Support the showWe are always grateful to have you listening to STRUNG OUT.    Here are some important links:SUPPORT THE SHOW:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MartyfineaKMARTIN'S WEBSITE:http://www.MARTINMcCORMACK.COM  (note---you can get my weekly bulletin when you sign up on the list!)MARTIN'S MUSIC: Music | Martin Laurence McCormack (bandcamp.com)Martin McCormack | SpotifyMARTIN'S YOUTUBE CHANNELMartin McCormack - YouTubeFACEBOOKFacebook...