Concert Etiquette - Respect the Venue
Sometimes a club has live music for free - no cover charge. In these instances the club pays a certain amount to the band to entertain, hoping to encourage an even bigger crowd to come in to eat/drink. It can be a win for both parties.
It is usually
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