just reminding you that Pay to play... aka ticket sales is a chump's game, and the only loser is the one who plays.
Don't forget it.. live it, know it.. learn it..
if you are a promoter who requires ticket sales.. you know what you need to do? Guarantee the band at least a couple drinks for their trouble, and whatever comes in off either the entry charges, or you give them some of the bar. Promote the show at least as much as the bands are promoting, and realize that some days are deader than others.
So .. thhhhpppptttttttzzzzzffffffzzzt (audible fart sound) to pay to play tactics!!!
Dogface has spoken