Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Mixing Boomers and Gen Y

Here's another example of venues that are finding ways to appeal to both younger and older fans.

Baltimore's Young Music Fans Move from Hip Hop to Jazz | BaltimoreChronicle.com, 7/12/06: "Small Baltimore jazz clubs are experiencing a resurgence in attendance among an under-30 demographic and have welcomed such diversity....

"Many of Baltimore’s young music lovers prefer to visit jazz establishments over other nightlife venue options. The relaxed atmosphere has most frequently been cited as the main reason many prefer jazz clubs to the rowdier scene of hip hop clubs or sports pubs. The level of talent displayed by jazz artists is another reason why Baltimore’s young people are flocking to local jazz clubs."

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