Friends,
I loved the venue. I also had a conversation with Robin about the possibility of hosting a JPF event there on the 25th. Here are the details.
Java Junction usually doesnt open on Sundays except for private affairs. If we were to ask them to host us on a Sunday we would all have to make it worth their while by bringing in friends and ordering from their menue with beverage etc. The reality is that its a business and this is their regular day off and if we come in and ask them to open for us its only right that we are prepared to make it worth their while.
And please don't get me wrong, Robin offered to open I just want it to be good for all involved.

Now here is something to think about.
We went to The Music Spot and although many of you don't know this, let me share. Last month I contacted them and asked to come back for August. They replied by saying that as much as they liked us we would have to guarentee that we would spend $700.00
Thats just business but you know what, I can't guarentee that. I am surprised however that we didnt spend at least that. I know that every time I host a showcase Im there from 2:30 setting up till 10:30 at least tearing out and my tab averages at least 50 dollars..At Least. We average 40 folks in and out sometimes as many as 70 but Im not going to guarentee or it ultimately comes out of my pocket. I wish I could guarentee a minimum of 30 folks to come out but I cant even get people to return my e-mails asking them to respond to issues on this board. BUT....Many still do come out without responding first. Whats the answer? Why was the show light in attendance last Saturday when Bob put his butt on the line to put a whole showcase of his fellow artists on stage? I honestly don't know. Laziness and apathy are the only logical answers.
I was also talking with The Dunedin Brewery last month to try and get us in there and the manager just couldnt get enough staff to step up and volunteer to work.
Help me rally support and we will have the next meeting at Java Junction. Help me to get folks responding on this board so that when we get there on their regular day off its worth their while and we can walk out with our heads up.
You who have consistantly communicated on this board are the backbone of this chapter. Your the ones that helped make us chapter of the year. Lets talk.
Keep Strummin' Al
www.aandrproductions.com
P.S. Hey Cindy lets do our Holiday Party there this year, for sure. Lets set a date ASAP and reserve the place ASAP.