good opportunity to see another organization's way of doing a tribute show

Attending the Hank Williams tribute show last night gave me a good opportunity to see how another organization does a tribute show. I will be incorporating some of my observations and ideas into the Americana Music Tribute Series we have been running as benefits for Children's Home Society of WV-Parkersburg the last few years. Some early observations: though beer and wine was sold, it being in more of a theater (though there were tables, etc.) was clearly a more pleasant venue, for enjoying the music in a focused way. The show was one set of musicians, all accomplished in their instrument, and allowed quite a lot of versatility in the performance of each song, but a cohesive body of songs. The show was two one hour sets with a 15 minute intermission. The performers themselves were "experts" / knowledgable about the featured artist being honored, and blended solid song performing with in between song stories in an enjoyable way. Having the one taped/ recorded insert of Hank Williams talking/ introducing a band member was a nice touch. Selling tickets, and knowing when you had reached a point of being "sold out" contributes to people making the choice to buy a ticket and attend, rather than just spur of the moment deciding whether to go out on a given night.
These are just some thoughts on the subject.