On this episode of Between 2 Palms, Derek and Mikey get into the real reasons venue policies exist at The Boardwalk, from moshing and crowd safety to minors at all-ages shows, weed rules, alcohol laws, and the headaches that come with running a live room in the real world. Derek also talks about the hate mail, the balancing act between letting people have fun and keeping the venue open, and why some rules are not about killing the vibe ... they are about protecting people, staff, and the future of the room.

The episode also shifts into a bigger conversation about ticket prices, community support, and why the Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters show is such a major moment for The Boardwalk, with proceeds tied to the Firefighters Burn Institute and the Aloha Initiative. If you want the behind-the-scenes version of what venue owners deal with, this one is for you.

For tickets and to see what shows are coming up, go to RockTheBoardwalk.com