It depends very much on the area. It is mostly about $$. Bands are expensive and even a DJ runs $300-400. You have to have a good crowd and sell a lot of drinks to cover the cost. Some places you can still hire a couple musicians for a reasonable price; they usually supplement the pay with tips. Tourist area usually have more entertainment because that is what people want and are willing to spend more. Unfortunately, people are no longer willing to pay a cover charge for their music and entertainment. They are use to getting their music and entertainment online for free.

There's a few around me, but not like it was. My issue with most of the dance venues, is that most of the bands around here aren't really good enough to be called a garage band. Then they kill you with country music, which I hate with a passion.

I'd rather not go for that reason alone.

Locally?
It's all crap.

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I think it is because people are too scared to dance these days because they are too worried about what others think. When I deign to go out, all I see are men lining the walls watching the women 'dance' (and by dance I mean twerk).

I'm about 60 miles from NOLA.
In my town, there are clubs, dance halls and bars.

What amazes me, there are no dedicated "Blues Joints".
60 Miles from NOLA (Highway driving), you would think there would at least be some blues bars?
No, all is country or rock.
Don't get me wrong, you can pick up a date at either but being so close to NOLA you would think there would be at least ONE blues bar?
Nothing!

We have '100 Men Hall' which has blues bands every once in awhile but that is not the same as a "Blues Bar"

I have considered opening a "Blues Bar" but the absence is significant.
Where are the "Blues Bars"?

In NY, PA and MO we had free concerts in the park.
This allowed no-name bands to 'get out there" so they might get "discovered".
Nothing!

Factors:
1 KATRINA: Hurricane Katrina eliminated many small businesses.
2. Is there an ordinance? Perhaps, the people of my town voted against Blues Bars?
Not likely but still possible.
3. Country and Rock makes more money?
I do know the "Strip" is doing 'very well' with their current venue choices.
4. Blues Bars have some reputation that (prevents the people from enjoying) thus, money/payoff is forecasted to be low. No supporting money can be had.
5. We are "Too Close" to NOLA to warrant a bar or lounge in this area.

The sad fact, the one that stands out in my mind, is the simple fact that there is absolutely NO BLUES being promoted or expressed in my town.
If someone had the start-up capital, it might be a rewarding investment but right now, according to my own observations, not happening.

It doesn't even need to be limited to the Blues. The blues goes really good with certain Jazz. So a bar that has blues and Jazz might be an alternative but: Nothing either way?

Not knowing the conditions before Katrina I don't know if the Blues Bars closed, were destroyed or abandoned.
I do know, from driving around my town, there are no 'old' blues bars.

While I can tolerate Rock and I can tolerate Country, I prefer the blues.
Is this a venue that has been taken away or is this an untapped venue?

I kinda got burned out from dancing , I was an exotic dancer ( formally called a stripper) back when I lived in Vegas, so don't really care about dancings but every once in a while when I see a light pole I have to fight the urge to perform........lol lol I'm just funning with you peoples