Eat The Brick Ep 31: 'Can't Compete with the Coif' w/Lake Foster

Eat the Brick Podcast – Episode 31: Can’t Compete with the Coif What’s it actually like booking shows at one of Chattanooga’s busiest independent music venues? This week, Randy Steele sits down with Lake Foster, venue manager and talent buyer for Barrelhouse Ballroom, to talk about what goes into building a live music calendar, what bands stand out, and where the venue is headed through the rest of the year. We get into: How Barrelhouse Ballroom books artists What Lake looks for when considering a band The increase in hardcore, country, Americana, and other genres at the venue Upcoming shows in Chattanooga The challenges of running an independent music venue How Lake discovers new bands The Chattanooga music scene and where it’s headed Whether you’re a musician trying to get booked, a fan of live music, or just curious how venues make decisions, this episode pulls back the curtain on one of Chattanooga’s most active music rooms. If you enjoy conversations about songwriting, touring, the music business, bluegrass, Americana, jam bands, and the people building independent music scenes, subscribe for new episodes every week. #Chattanooga #BarrelhouseBallroom #EatTheBrickPodcast #LiveMusic #MusicBusiness #Americana #Bluegrass #IndieMusic #Songwriting #TourLife #MusicVenue #TennesseeMusic #Concerts