Live from The Boardwalk Stage! Derek and Mikey dive deep into the state of live music.
This week, Derek admits something you rarely hear from a venue owner: “I was wrong.”

From rising costs and ticket scams to corporate monopolies squeezing out small venues, this episode pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in the independent concert world. Derek shares eye-opening stats from the National Independent Venue Association, explains how predatory resale practices are crushing stages nationwide, and reveals how The Boardwalk plans to fight back by putting local music first.

The guys talk Aftershock’s $30M impact on Sacramento, the economics behind bar and ticket margins, and what happens if small venues disappear. Spoiler: no stages, no new bands.

The Boardwalk is doubling down on community, charity, and local talent and this episode is your insider look at how.

Support local music.
Come out, buy a ticket, grab a drink, and be part of the movement to keep live music alive in Sacramento. Every show helps The Boardwalk give back to the community.

🎟 Submit your band: rocktheboardwalk.com
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