Comments - Founder's Blog: Button's Jazz Cafe (DeSoto) - Uptown Jazz Dallas | The Jazz Set US Organization2024-03-29T08:57:18Zhttp://uptownjazzdallas.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2000220%3ABlogPost%3A19048&xn_auth=noHi Marvin,
Welcome to the n…tag:uptownjazzdallas.com,2011-05-04:2000220:Comment:222912011-05-04T17:40:38.976ZUptown Jazz Dallas IJFhttp://uptownjazzdallas.com/profile/UJDNetwork
<p>Hi Marvin,</p>
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<p>As I understand it, Buttons Jazz Cafe will be focused on local artists and smaller presentations. And, after attending the opening and seeing the size of the venue, that would probably be the best approach. A venue that small or intimate wouldn't be able to provide a ticket scenario that is affordable when booking most of the nationals. That was (in my opinion) what probably hurt J&J. You have to have a certain amount of…</p>
<p>Hi Marvin,</p>
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<p>Welcome to the network. </p>
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<p>As I understand it, Buttons Jazz Cafe will be focused on local artists and smaller presentations. And, after attending the opening and seeing the size of the venue, that would probably be the best approach. A venue that small or intimate wouldn't be able to provide a ticket scenario that is affordable when booking most of the nationals. That was (in my opinion) what probably hurt J&J. You have to have a certain amount of seats in the room to sell. Now, Buttons Addison is another story. And, the goal is to start presenting bigger names. Let's watch and see what happens.</p>
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<p>Keith Hill</p> I've been to numerous dinners…tag:uptownjazzdallas.com,2011-05-04:2000220:Comment:220152011-05-04T17:27:52.084ZMarvin Brownhttp://uptownjazzdallas.com/profile/MarvinBrown
<p>I've been to numerous dinners and concerts at J&J. I enjoyed them all. There were issues that made me think that J&J would not survive and I am truly sorry that it didn't. One of the great things about J&J was the national artists that performed there. Phil Perry, Tom Braxton, Aletha Rene just to name a few. That was great. IF Button's can continue that trend that will be great... if not, then I will pass. Up and coming artists are great however, Me and my cohorts are looking for…</p>
<p>I've been to numerous dinners and concerts at J&J. I enjoyed them all. There were issues that made me think that J&J would not survive and I am truly sorry that it didn't. One of the great things about J&J was the national artists that performed there. Phil Perry, Tom Braxton, Aletha Rene just to name a few. That was great. IF Button's can continue that trend that will be great... if not, then I will pass. Up and coming artists are great however, Me and my cohorts are looking for a place that will have national artists appearing.</p>
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<p>Can we please update the lists of wines that are being served... Jazz and vino complement one another. Both have to be good.</p>
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