Does this exist anymore? I've read about several rock bands that played gigs in strip clubs before they went on to become famous. I believe Van Halen in one example. I've seen it depicted in some old movies as well. A sleazy club with a greasy rock band providing the music. I've never seen a live band in a club first hand, but I'm sure some of our long time veteran members have.
For those that have, what was it like? Did the band mostly play covers or did they actually do original songs as well? Were strip clubs ever treated like real music venues, where you'd have opening acts and headliners? Did people come for both the music and the girls? Did the band get blowjobs in the dressing room?
And at one point did this start going away? I'm guessing in the late 90s or early 00s when it became so much easier to just play music using a computer versus hiring a band or even a jukebox.
One time we had a Sinatra cover sing at a party. Most strip club stages aren’t enough to accommodate a 4-piece band. Where would you put the drum kit? We have “celebrity” DJs as our way of changing with the times. I always wish I was a stripper in the 90s. Would have had the time of my life, making money to have fun and perform on stage! Now I’m over listening to my regular weep because I am on my 2837382972th excuse to avoid dating him & need a room, and can’t get up & leave without taking a strong gamble everyone else will be even more lame lmao.