RSM What’s the name of the venue you're going to review? where in the US is it located and what part of town is it in?
WH The Troubadour.  Los Angeles off of Santa Monica BLVD.  

RSM When did you play this venue and with whom?
WH Played it with Sundown last year.  3 part harmony, one mic, rawked it. 

RSM What type of music is played at the venue on a regular basis (Rock, acoustic singer songwriter, dance, etc) and what styles would fit best in the venue?
WH I'd say it's fitting for all types of bands. I've seen electronic bands there, folk bands, and stripped down sets.  It's where the Eagles formed, where Neil Young and Linda Ronstandt used to play in the 70's.

RSM What size crowd makes this room feel full? …or Semi full?
WH 200. Downstairs and upstairs. Possibly even more if you cram people in.  It has an over flow room similar to that of Rockwood Music Hall in NYC.  Very vibey.

RSM Did this venue seem to have patrons/regulars or was the crowd you played to solely there for the artist?
WH Probably some regs. but that was more so back in the day.  Mostly crowds there for bands.

RSM What was the sound system and backline like? Did you have any contact with the sound engineer?
WH The sound system was one of the best we played on our mini cross country tour.  Seemed like good backline although we only used acoustic guitars so I'm not sure exactly what they had.  Don't have contact with the sound engineer but should be on the site.

RSM Is there a charge to enter the venue? Do you know what percentage of the door bands get to keep or did you receive a set fee or tips?
WH There was a charge.  Don't remember what the bands get but it is probably similar to the normal 80/20% that a lot of clubs like that have.

RSM Does the venue assist in promoting the show or is promoting the show entirely up to the artist?
WH Yes, massive Billboard sign on Santa Monica and local papers. 

RSM Any other things that stand out with the venue?
WH Just that it was legendary for breaking artists such as Elton John, Jackson Brown, The Eagles, CSN used to hang and do shows there. The staff were among the politest and easy going people that we've met to date.

RSM What’s the name of the venue you're going to review? where in the US is it located and what part of town is it in
WH The Basement.  Nashville TN Close to downtown.

RSM When did you play this venue and with whom?
WH Played it with my band Sundown last May.

RSM What type of music is played at the venue on a regular basis (Rock, acoustic singer songwriter, dance, etc) and what styles would fit best in the venue?
WH It ranges from acoustic to full band but much better for acoustic stripped down sets.

RSM What size crowd makes this room feel full? …or Semi full?
WH 50.  30 semi full.

RSM Did this venue seem to have patrons/regulars or was the crowd you played to solely there for the artist?
WH Probably some regulars but most were out to see us do our one mic 3 part harmony.

RSM What was the sound system and backline like? Did you have any contact with the sound engineer?
WH It had a decent sound system. Think Mike Grimey who owns it does the sounds.  His contact is on the site. He also books the venue.

RSM Is there a charge to enter the venue? Do you know what percentage of the door bands get to keep or did you receive a set fee or tips?
WH We played a writers night so it was free.  Multiple bands kind of thing. I'm sure bigger shows charge but it's small so probably not much.

RSM Does the venue assist in promoting the show or is promoting the show entirely up to the artist?
WH Uses the Nashville Scene to promote its venue and shows.

RSM Any other things that stand out with the venue?
WH Small cozy great sounding room and attracts true listeners.

RSM What’s the name of the venue you're going to review? where in the US is it located and what part of town is it in?
WH Room 5  Los Angeles off  Sunset Blvd.

RSM When did you play this venue and with whom?
WH Last month I did a solo show there.

RSM What type of music is played at the venue on a regular basis (Rock, acoustic singer songwriter, dance, etc) and what styles would fit best in the venue?
WH Mostly acoustic singer songwriters.  Too small of a stage for full band.

RSM What size crowd makes this room feel full? …or Semi full?
WH 45.

RSM Did this venue seem to have patrons/regulars or was the crowd you played to solely there for the artist?
WH Not really.  Definitely more of a 'there to see the artist' crowd.

RSM What was the sound system and backline like? Did you have any contact with the sound engineer?
WH Not the best sound system but the engineer ran it well with the gear he had.   No contact.

RSM Is there a charge to enter the venue? Do you know what percentage of the door bands get to keep or did you receive a set fee or tips? 
WH It was a minimal fee at the door.  Get to keep 70/30 I think.

RSM Does the venue assist in promoting the show or is promoting the show entirely up to the artist?
WH They promote in local papers.

RSM Any other things that stand out with the venue?
WH The restaurant below had incredible food and located near Sunset Blvd which is convenient for most.

RSM What’s the name of the venue you're going to review? where in the US is it located and what part of town is it in?
WH The Music Farm located in Charleston, SC.

RSM When did you play this venue and with whom?
WH Played it with my college band years ago called Barely Heroes and also as a solo act.

RSM What type of music is played at the venue on a regular basis (Rock, acoustic singer songwriter, dance, etc) and what styles would fit best in the venue?
WH All types from full band, rock metal folk funk.

RSM What size crowd makes this room feel full? …or Semi full?
WH 700 to 1,000.

RSM Did this venue seem to have patrons/regulars or was the crowd you played to solely there for the artist?
WH very much has regulars but attracts national acts that obviously have solid followings.  Counting Crows, 311, Tonic, Band of Horses, Jump Little Children, Arcade Fire have all played there plus many other acts so it's well know for its quality entertainment.

RSM What was the sound system and backline like? Did you have any contact with the sound engineer?
WH A massive sound system and depending on the night and sound engineer the sound can be great.  No backline that I know of but that may have changed since i played.

RSM Is there a charge to enter the venue? Do you know what percentage of the door bands get to keep or did you receive a set fee or tips?
WH Usually a charge for the bigger bands but nominal fee for unknown up and coming acts!!!

RSM Does the venue assist in promoting the show or is promoting the show entirely up to the artist?
WH Promotes in all local papers and on local radio stations very well.  

RSM Any other things that stand out with the venue?
WH Very centrally located to downtown and Charleston attracts many tourist which help with the draw.

RSM What’s the name of the venue you're going to review? where in the US is it located and what part of town is it in?
WH 12th and Porter located in Nashville, TN and is the downtown area.

RSM When did you play this venue and with whom?
WH I've played this venue with many artist but in particular just me as a solo artist when I used to live in Nashville.

RSM What type of music is played at the venue on a regular basis (Rock, acoustic singer songwriter, dance, etc) and what styles would fit best in the venue?
WH Rock, acoustic, pretty much all types.  It's a very intimate vibe but can hold full bands like a Ryan Adams or Josh Rouse who I saw both play there.

RSM What size crowd makes this room feel full? …or Semi full?
WH 50 to 70 as I recall.

RSM Did this venue seem to have patrons/regulars or was the crowd you played to solely there for the artist?
WH It did have regulars that would drift in and out of the bar but mostly solely there for artist.  It was two sided.  One side was the venue the other side was a cool vibey tasty restaurant.

RSM What was the sound system and backline like? Did you have any contact with the sound engineer?
WH Sound system is one of Nashville’s best and back line was top notch. Good amps and great sound engineer. Don't have the contact.

RSM Is there a charge to enter the venue? Do you know what percentage of the door bands get to keep or did you receive a set fee or tips?
WH Usually a charge.  Bands usually get a percentage but i haven't played there in a while so I'm not sure what it is?

RSM Does the venue assist in promoting the show or is promoting the show entirely up to the artist?
WH yes they put the adds in the Nashville Scene which is the most popular newszine in Nashville.  

RSM Any other things that stand out with the venue?
WH It's part of a scene that excepts only quality talent to grace its stage and is conveniently located.