Sunday, 11 February 2024

Re: [dcab-l] what would it take to cross the river??

I agree that we need to spread the good word about this brand new venue. It's got huge potential if we help raise awareness---the last thing we want to hear is this place is closing and folks saying they never even knew it was there! There is a ton of free parking, great food, music-loving owners who are in it for the right reasons, etc. Let's help everyone know about this new local gem.

 I've been to two of the DCBU Feb fest shows so far (1 each weekend), both really well attended, with a fun and lively crowd. But with that said, I do wonder about the wisdom of making every night, every weekend for the month-long festival. On the one hand, it may very well have helped raise awareness that Earp's is open and ready for business. On the other hand, even at the reasonable prices, I can only go to so many shows in a given week, so we are picking and choosing which ones appeal the most to us, and not attending all weekend like a true festival. Not at all critical of the thought process, just suggesting that all these shows are pulling from the same pool of people, and we just don't have a bottomless entertainment budget.

I do hope they keep the bluegrass momentum going. Regular, at least monthly shows, perhaps a regular bluegrass jam, to help get folks in the door.  The DeMarcos are just figuring this all out and I think are open to ideas on how to make fun and engaging entertainment that helps the venue thrive.
Thanks for all you are doing to get this relationship off to a great start!
Janet Brightly
On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:14:28 AM UTC-5 Tara Linhardt wrote:
Last night that place was packed and happening and very fun indeed. Not an empty seat. 
:)
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On Sun, Feb 11, 2024 at 8:38 AM 'mandolinlk' via DCAB-L <dca...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
I can't believe I'm weighing in on this but I gotta say it...one of the sure-fire ways for a venue/show to become unsuccessful is to start telling people it is. It's a weird human nature mind thing that happens. Create the buzz that magic is happening there (which I'm sure it is... especially after last night!)
Just my .02 cents...

Lisa Kay



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-------- Original message --------
From: Matt <trad...@gmail.com>
Date: 2/9/24 23:03 (GMT-05:00)
Subject: [dcab-l] So what would it take to cross the river??

Just putting this out there, as Im thinking that the perceptions - or reality- of MD/VA being  separated by a WALL rather than a bridge is going to sink us all.

Week 2 of the DCBU FebFest at Earps Ordinary was super on stage:  Old Town Tradition (a VA band) early and Shannon Leigh and the GoodbyGones (Md band) put on a great show. Both are to be congratulated. 

But the house was about 1/2 full (my non official estimate: 75 folks). Many folks left after the first set. When a 'show of hands' conveyed that no-one left was from MD,- yup nobody- it was concerning. 

With the following events a worthy hall pass-
Tomorrows Robeson fundraiser (Get Tix info here); Ok, we understand (but show up next week!)
Nothing Fancy show on Thursday
That Anthem show (which might not be worthy of a hall pass)

Were those the reasons?

Perhaps you'd share your take with a response. 

Earps went through an extended remodeling and is looking to support acoustic music. Thats why DCBU tried to help out. 

Please weigh in!



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