There are many places you can go that offers specials for your special occassions. Resturants let you eat free, comedy clubs let you and several guests in for free, and even my chiropractor gives me a free adjustment on my birthday. Have you ever heard of any venues giving you free drinks on your special occassions? There are some out there that lets the birthday person drink for free, but I really haven't heard of any for other special occassions. How would you prove it's your anniversary...carry your marriage license with you?
Some people think venues should have drink specials during band performances. Have they thought that they might consider this, but then have a cover charge? Businesses need to make the money to pay the musisicans. That money has to come from somewhere. In leiu of a cover charge they hike the drink prices. Can we think of other ways to help pay the bands that we like to go see? Some bands have tip jars, but I very seldom see anyone putting money in them.
Would talking to your bartender help? It might. If you've been drinking all night, maybe you can talk them into giving you a drink free. I don't think that would work for everyone, though. At inventory time they would be accountable for the missing liqour. They might even lose their job.
Let's work together and see how we can all enjoy our favorite bands without breaking the bank or the bar.
