my response

[Matt Condon]

Brian J. Parker wrote:
> As a side note, in some cities, it is common practice to ask people
> paying cover for a show which band they're there to see.  The people
> at the door keep track of how many people came for each band, and they
> are paid accordingly.

I know of several venues that ask that here, though to my understanding 
for the most part they ask it not so much to determine how the bands 
will be paid that night as to determine which bands have the most draw 
and will be booked again.

Matt