We get this question a LOT at the house parties. Just thought I'd finally clear it up for everyone.
Bands
Headliner $200
Openers (2)-$100 Each
DJ-$50-150
Door Man $75
Door guy supplies-$20
Poster-$50
Kegs & Rentals $200
Cups $50
Decorations-$30-100 ($50 average)
Various expenses (cords, plugs, lights,--things we need each party) $40
Alcohol/mixers for bands $50-200
TOTAL
$885-$1285—Low end to High
The People
$5 per person
about 50-75 people get in free, either list, friends or magic
Average party 200-325 people throughout the night
200-50= 150 paying people= $750
325-75=250 paying people= $1250 (which we’ve never made)
The most we’ve had come in at a party was around $1050.
The most we’ve ever made after expenses, not counting gas driving around to flier/pick up kegs, etc is $6.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Not to be Missed: Liars and No Age at Casbah
Thursday Night! $12 now, $14 day of.
If you've never experienced the droning, loud, yet somehow tight and melodic spastic sound of Liars, you can download their newest album, "Liars" here at My Inland Empire. Click about 2/3 of the way down the page to find it. Highly recommended.
Here's what a blogger from Radio Free Chicago had to say about their live shows:
"Some music, for me at least, isn’t appealing live. It was meant to be listened to while I’m in my own element. Certain musicians move beyond the framework of an indie rock show and merge into the limitless confines of aural transcendence. Some music is meant to be experienced rather than listened to. And Liars is among the select modern bands whose music is at its most meaningful when it is live and coursing and threatened by the potential for collapse. With Liars your element is at the mercy of the band’s own terms."
"It’s besides the point to critique the sound quality of a Liars show. To be honest, I didn’t even make the slightest note of the show’s production. It was all about invigorating noise, the mushy feeling in the gut. The energy was altogether profoundly personal, profoundly sexual, and through much of the show I had my eyes closed and found myself lost in the sound of raucous guitars, grumbling, screeching vocals and pummeling beats, elevated to that height of introspection where thoughts and sounds mesh, and I forgot that I was at an indie rock show, forgot the smell of sweaty bodies, forgot that I was among a crowd of music snobs somehow unmoved."
WOW. Hope its this good at The Casbah.
LA Punksters No Age open up the set and are sure to get you going nice and early.
If you've never experienced the droning, loud, yet somehow tight and melodic spastic sound of Liars, you can download their newest album, "Liars" here at My Inland Empire. Click about 2/3 of the way down the page to find it. Highly recommended.
Here's what a blogger from Radio Free Chicago had to say about their live shows:
"Some music, for me at least, isn’t appealing live. It was meant to be listened to while I’m in my own element. Certain musicians move beyond the framework of an indie rock show and merge into the limitless confines of aural transcendence. Some music is meant to be experienced rather than listened to. And Liars is among the select modern bands whose music is at its most meaningful when it is live and coursing and threatened by the potential for collapse. With Liars your element is at the mercy of the band’s own terms."
"It’s besides the point to critique the sound quality of a Liars show. To be honest, I didn’t even make the slightest note of the show’s production. It was all about invigorating noise, the mushy feeling in the gut. The energy was altogether profoundly personal, profoundly sexual, and through much of the show I had my eyes closed and found myself lost in the sound of raucous guitars, grumbling, screeching vocals and pummeling beats, elevated to that height of introspection where thoughts and sounds mesh, and I forgot that I was at an indie rock show, forgot the smell of sweaty bodies, forgot that I was among a crowd of music snobs somehow unmoved."
WOW. Hope its this good at The Casbah.
LA Punksters No Age open up the set and are sure to get you going nice and early.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
New Restaurant: Lucha Libre Taco Shop
Lucha Libre Tacos!!!
Bottom line: Cheap (much cheaper than it tastes), close to freeways, hillcrest, AMAZING salsas, very fun and cool decor, OPEN LATE Sun-Th till 11, Fri, Sat, till 2:30.
Review--
Though some may miss Valentine's, the taco shop that used to be in the same place as Lucha Libra, be assured that "out with the old...in with the new" is a positive statement here.
Upon seeing and entering Lucha Libra, and--err--reading the name of the place, you can tell its going to be all about Mexican Wrestling Kitch. Wrestlers spray painted on the walls, small pictures lining the walls with faces covered in Lucha masks. Even the bathroom is adorned with famous painting of past US presidents. In Lucha masks. The bright bubble gum pink and bright baby blue lining the walls may put off some, but the overall look of the place is fantastic. They've even gone so far as to put a genuine Lucha mask in the seat of each comfy chair.
With space for about 20, this new late night destination will be popular in no time. And I haven't even mentioned the food.
Ive been twice, and I must say that this is definitely my new favorite taco/late night Mexican stop. Here's what we've tried:
--Nachos: great, classic crispy chips smothered in queso, rich (kinda lard-y) beans, tons of meat or veggies, plenty of sour cream and guac to boot. Only about $5. Two of us shared these and had about half to take home!
--Tacos: Ive tried 2 of their tacos, but it should be more like 4. They are served traditional TJ style, with 2 corn tortillas and plenty of fillings to fit into both. 2 for the price of one. Their chicken is moist, marinated and not at ALL dry, taco-standy-ish. The "special" chipotle and mole sauces are incredible--much better than one might expect even from a fancier Mexican food restaurant. Try the Tops Taco, its the best. $2.25-3.25
--Tijuana Hot Dogs: How can you beat a meaty dog, covered with grilled onions and peppers for only $1.50? You can't.
Salsas--Probably the best part of the shop!
--House salsa
Tomatoes, cilantro, onions. Decenty spicy and very good.
--Diablo
runny and spicy, just like most like a nice hot salsa
--Creamy Cilantro
One of the best cilantro salsas I've tasted. Very thick and, full of garlic and flavor.
--Pineapple
Very dry, but in a good way. Pineapples marinated in something spicy, along with small bits of peppers and onions. If you like fruity salsa, this one is delicious and great on tacos.
--Chipotle
Runny and great. Nice, smoky flavor
So, basically you can get a complete meal for $4-6, including a drink! Check out this new Mexican joint, you're sure to love it!
Bottom line: Cheap (much cheaper than it tastes), close to freeways, hillcrest, AMAZING salsas, very fun and cool decor, OPEN LATE Sun-Th till 11, Fri, Sat, till 2:30.
Review--
Though some may miss Valentine's, the taco shop that used to be in the same place as Lucha Libra, be assured that "out with the old...in with the new" is a positive statement here.
Upon seeing and entering Lucha Libra, and--err--reading the name of the place, you can tell its going to be all about Mexican Wrestling Kitch. Wrestlers spray painted on the walls, small pictures lining the walls with faces covered in Lucha masks. Even the bathroom is adorned with famous painting of past US presidents. In Lucha masks. The bright bubble gum pink and bright baby blue lining the walls may put off some, but the overall look of the place is fantastic. They've even gone so far as to put a genuine Lucha mask in the seat of each comfy chair.
With space for about 20, this new late night destination will be popular in no time. And I haven't even mentioned the food.
Ive been twice, and I must say that this is definitely my new favorite taco/late night Mexican stop. Here's what we've tried:
--Nachos: great, classic crispy chips smothered in queso, rich (kinda lard-y) beans, tons of meat or veggies, plenty of sour cream and guac to boot. Only about $5. Two of us shared these and had about half to take home!
--Tacos: Ive tried 2 of their tacos, but it should be more like 4. They are served traditional TJ style, with 2 corn tortillas and plenty of fillings to fit into both. 2 for the price of one. Their chicken is moist, marinated and not at ALL dry, taco-standy-ish. The "special" chipotle and mole sauces are incredible--much better than one might expect even from a fancier Mexican food restaurant. Try the Tops Taco, its the best. $2.25-3.25
--Tijuana Hot Dogs: How can you beat a meaty dog, covered with grilled onions and peppers for only $1.50? You can't.
Salsas--Probably the best part of the shop!
--House salsa
Tomatoes, cilantro, onions. Decenty spicy and very good.
--Diablo
runny and spicy, just like most like a nice hot salsa
--Creamy Cilantro
One of the best cilantro salsas I've tasted. Very thick and, full of garlic and flavor.
--Pineapple
Very dry, but in a good way. Pineapples marinated in something spicy, along with small bits of peppers and onions. If you like fruity salsa, this one is delicious and great on tacos.
--Chipotle
Runny and great. Nice, smoky flavor
So, basically you can get a complete meal for $4-6, including a drink! Check out this new Mexican joint, you're sure to love it!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Our First Casbah Show
Come on out to support The San Diego Burrito Project...
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