re: Was early 2000’s the greatest era of local band scene in BR?

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Man, wish the Varisty would start scheduling bands again. Anyone know why it doesn't?

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They are, kind of... it's just not a priority for the remaining owners, as it was the late Tim Hood's pet project... running a music venue is never something that makes accountants happy because it runs similar to a movie theater - the money from the tickets overwhelmingly goes to the talent and the venue takes the concession sales. Since most college students are under 21 these days (though, traditionally, LSU might have students that stick around a bit longer...) that means they can have a packed venue and still barely make any money, unless they charge a few bucks more for people under 21 and negotiate that the venue takes that, which I actually had to do bit when I booked shows at The Spanish Moon..