Jim it is so early in the process we have no idea what the ending capacity will be. The Catalyst and Tipatina's in New Orleans are two of my favorite Clubs and I am the type of person to learn from others mistakes, successes and suggestions. I think ignoring the Local scene is the perfect way to doom a project. For me this isnt all about money. It is about what this town needs and what will make my town a place I'm proud of. Getting on the "Circuit" for touring Bands through Live Nation or someone like that isn't what I want to do. Check out Tipatina's and see how vested they are in the New Orleans music Community. After I put on a Hardhat and go check this joint out I'll have a better understanding of Layout and Potential.

Mr. Knapp, as the guy that’s going to develop and run this Venue, I have to say YOU don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve toured the U.S. seven times, did two European tours and have played in Hundreds of clubs around the world. I’ve been in the Sacto music scene for over 20 years and have a pretty good perspective on what this town needs. We are going to have a place that the local music scene can take advantage of and call home, while being large enough to accommodate most touring acts. Sacramento needs an awesome room with state of the art sound and lights that is profitable so it can actually stay open and thrive! You are really supporting an out of town corporate club over a locally owned business? Both the Knitting Factory in New York and L.A. closed last year because they were too big. The NY Times quotes the CEO of Knitting factory explaining why they closed and moved to a 350 capacity club was to “Lessen the pressure to draw big audiences every night and bring the Knitting Factory back to its roots as a club that could take risks”. A 2000 thousand capacity Club in Sacramento would eventually have to turn into a crappy Top 40/DJ style Douche Den just to pay the bills. We are being smart and setting this up for success. P.S. I’ve played the Catalyst. It’s a great club that has an 800 capacity. P.S. S. If you are worried that its too small to fit Dave Matthews, I wouldn’t book him anyway

Knapp I'm one of the owners of Shady Lady. We opened this joint with our own money and no help whatsoever from Paragarys, subsidys or your tax dollars. We stuck our necks out during these hard times to employ 35 locals, generate tax dollars for our city and have a great place for Sacramentans to enjoy. Isn't that what your Party is supposed to be about? Some people complain and moan and others do something about it.