Day 5 - a failure in the making

So I spent most of the weekend in my hometown. It wasn't anything special.

Anyway I ran a show today at Vibe and unfortunely lost more money yet again.
The local music scene has died.
It's been dead for a long time, I and others have attempted to revive it.
Tickets are a necessity nowadays.
You can't have a show for less than $10.
Touring acts always ask for more then $100 per band.
It is almost impossible to have a successful show.

It is very sad, because this is something I grew up with and now no one will experience like I was able to experience it years ago.

As a music promoter, I almost feel like I am failing. It isn't my fault. I promote. I let the people know there is a show. I put on mostly known locals rather than first timers now, but still - a small amount of people show up (by small I mean 65 - I am used to 150+.)

My profession may not exist much longer. :-/