I’ve played a lot of places. Maybe thousands. Fuck. The thing that makes a good venue can be summed up in one word: Welcome. Some places with not much money…

7:25 p.m. I arrive at Trees and do a quick scan to see who’s there. A couple of regulars are getting settled. A few ESL students – who attend one…

When I go see live music, I want to really see it and hear it. I want to be able to really hear the songwriter’s words and feel their passion….