Wisconsin Bars & Bands

[Bluewine]

 

Found this local opinion peice.  Any similarities on your side of the pond ?

 

Comments please.

 

"Any leads on venues/bars that are actually geared towards musical performances and listeners? Places that have a designated space for music (Yes I know quite a few places have outdoor music away from the bar in the summer). 
5bar in Beloit is a great example. A large back room with a stage away from the main bar, where people can actually listen. I know most bar owners use the same template (the same "beat the overplayed covers to death" bands hired by the bar, with TVs and drunk revelers talking over most of the tunes, then requesting freebird at the end of every song). Ive talked to a handful of bar owners that have the space, but none seem to want to focus on the music aspect of things.... Which is sad, because I know there's a market for it!!! Wish I could remember how many times people have waited around til after my shows to say how much they enjoyed the music... But were frustrated that it was hard to hear with everything else going on."

 

Daryl