The Boardwalk Story You Haven’t Heard | Ep 11

In this episode of Between 2 Palms, Derek Clark and Mikey Muscatello deliver a full, transparent breakdown of what’s happening at The Boardwalk, one of Sacramento’s longest-running independent music venues. Derek addresses online complaints directly, from ticket pricing and bar costs to band quality and the lingering stigma of the old Boardwalk, and explains the real economics behind running a music venue in 2025. The guys also announce the launch of Free Fridays, a new monthly event bringing free, all-ages live music to the community starting January. They talk about why the venue streams every show, how national acts are booked, and why local bands will have new opportunities to perform. Derek opens up about growing up poor, fighting through bullying, dealing with haters, and why giving back through blood drives, charity partnerships, and community programs is at the core of the Boardwalk mission. The episode also covers the New Year’s Eve show, special ticket deals, returning-customer offers, Derek’s volunteer flights with Angels Flight West, and the upcoming launch of Palm Tree Brewing Company.This episode is packed with insights for musicians, concertgoers, Sacramento locals, and anyone curious about how modern independent music venues survive and evolve.Email [email protected] for New Year’s Eve ticket deals or returning-customer offers.