u/Cheap_Ad_6887

Hello. Solo singer songwriter here. Iv booked local gigs before at around 50 capacity venues but usually by the time iv extended the guest list and paid for promo/box office I'm breaking even anyways. So to save some faff - Has anyone tried the above in small grassroot venues? Free entry gig where people can hold there spot in advance with only a name and email?

My main concern is that without putting some cash down people would be more likely to drop out on the day