Live from The Boardwalk Stage — Derek and Mikey pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run an independent music venue. From financial risks and booking headaches to artist expectations and passion-driven purpose, this episode dives deep into what keeps the lights on and the amps loud at one of Sacramento’s most iconic stages.

Derek opens up about the realities of concert economics, why The Boardwalk markets harder than anyone, the importance of artist partnerships, and how they're building a non-profit mindset into everything they do. Expect honesty, humor, a few F-bombs, and some serious love for the local scene.

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