Small live music venues find a second wind
Shared booking networks are letting independent rooms compete with promoters many times their size.
Independent venues have always struggled with routing: a band will not travel for one date.
By pooling calendars, clusters of small rooms can now offer a full week of shows across a region.
The result is more touring for emerging acts and steadier trade for venues that were close to closing.
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