Im in the same feeling as you
I Started the Friendship two years ago my aim was to play rarely heard soul sounds from the 60's up to modern.
Didnt have to be expensive just sounds that needed opening up to the massess
Had loads of stick but also a fair bit of of support.
17 months ago I was Joined by billytheboot and weve stuck to our guns.
attendances havent been earth shattering but we do get open minded soul fans in.
that respect what were trying to do.
also I may add we get a load of people who say that our venue is the type of thing thats needed.......... and never support us??????????????????????
If you are an open minded soul fan, try and help the ones that are trying something different because after 2 years and £1000 out of pocket, (equipment flyers and now we dont have a cover charge to try to attract the clientel) it starts to get a little tedious
I love Soul music with a passion but we cant survive on comments of stick with it .
If we threw in the towel Im sure then everyone would belly ache about the demise of progressive venues and all those that dont/didnt attend will say "you should have stuck with it"
we work hard at promoting, but numbers through the door is what counts and it seems that some venues near to me who play CDs and boots of played out oldies are packed....so whats the best policy .... god knows
Geeooooordie