From: Ian Graham [ian_dot_graham_at_blueyonder_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 24 January 2009 13:39
Subject: Re: Would you be in favour of a "Music Box" at gigs in pubs ?
Hi Beau

Of course I don't mind - But any activity in a pub is at the discretion of the landlord!
Keep music live
----- Original Message -----
From: Dr. Beau Webber
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 9:58 AM
Subject: Would you be in favour of a "Music Box" at gigs in pubs ?

Further thoughts ......

Would you be in favour of a "Music Box" at gigs in pubs ?

My graph shows how live music is dying in Kent and East Sussex : www.kentfolk.com/News/KentFolk_News_2009-01/Keeping_Live_Music_Alive/01_-_2008-12-29_-_The_Licensing_Act_2003_is_destroying_live_music_in_Kent.html
I and others are floating the idea that there should be a donation box in support of the live music in the pub.
No obligation to put anything in, but if you are there for the music, ask yourself what you would be spending on entrance fee and drinks at a folk club. Don't put less in if you don't like the music - put MORE in and a note saying what music you would like ! Use a sealed envelope if you prefer.
The licensing laws may change to exempt small venues, and that may rescue live music in the long-run, but it wont happen in time if my graph is to be believed - we have to do everything we can to help preserve the music and those publicans brave (crazy ?) enough to put on live music.
A donation box where the money goes to fund more live-music gigs in the pub may be the answer, see the discussion page on KentFolk News : www.kentfolk.com/News/index.html
Keeping Live Music Alive

Your opinions (say if private or for publication) to :
Dr. Beau Webber
Beau_at_KentFolk_dot_com