In general, there are two bands per night, each doing one set. On very rare occasions there have been nights with only one band doing two sets. If there are two bands and one wants to do a second set (the third of the night), that can be arranged, too.

This will vary, depending on what the first band wants. Tthe first band should go on on promptly at 9:00pm and can play a typical 40- to 45-minute set or longer, just so long as the second band goes on at 10:30 at the latest. So the second set can start as early as 10:00, as late as 10:30, or somewhere in between. The second band can play a standard set or longer if they so desire, or even two sets, but the music must end by 12:30 (and will typically end long before that). If you want to play an extra-long or second set, please discuss it with me ahead of time. We might even be able to arrange for the first band to play a second set after the second band, if everyone wants that.

Load-in is between 8:00 and 8:30, through the back/side door (though you may need to send someone in the front to open it). Any equipment not immediately being put on stage (including cases) should be stored on the back wall, near (or under) the pool table.

Yes, with the amount depending on the door. Email me if you need more information about this.

Yes. You are also welcome to do your own sound or bring a sound person.

The sound in the room is primarily stage sound, and it is surprisingly good. There is a full sound system -- the components were in the dearly departed Abbey Lounge -- for vocals (and sometimes for keyboards, miked instruments, acoustic guitars with pickups, etc.) consisting of a mixing board, EQ's, effects, amps, etc. along with speakers and monitors. The club had 3 mic/stand/cable sets and may have acquired more (I'm not sure), but if you want more (or want your own), you should bring them.

Each band can have 2 people on the guest list. Any more would be unfair to a band with fewer people on the list. If you want to have more people on the list, you can do so by paying for them ahead of time. Since the band is paid based on the door, you'll be getting much of it back.

There will be some free beer.

Yes. Be sure to put them near where other posters are, not anywhere you like. If you're unsure, ask.

Of course! Why would you even think to ask that?

Most bands that play are ones that I already know or are referred to me, but you can contact me (see below) if you want to play. Note that with only 2 bands per show and only one show per month there are not that many bands that get to play this series.

See The Rosebud Bar & Grill for that information.