Between Two Palms

Why Supporting Local Music Is Harder Than People Think | EP 14


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Everyone says “support local music.” Very few people understand what that actually means.

In this episode of Between 2 Palms, Derek Clark and Mikey pull the curtain back on the realities of running a live music venue and building a sustainable local scene. They talk openly about Free Fridays, booking decisions, why pay-to-play hurts everyone, and what bands need to do if they want more than a 20-minute opening slot.

The conversation covers:

  • Why venues take real financial risks on local bands

  • What “support local music” actually looks like in practice

  • Why strong EPKs and self-promotion still matter

  • How bands move from openers to real bills

  • Why mentorship between bands matters more than ego

  • The difference between exposure and exploitation

  • Why consistency beats talent alone

This episode is required listening for local musicians, promoters, venue staff, and fans who want to understand how scenes grow—or quietly die.

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