There is usually a small cover charge (around $3) for live music.
There is only a $35 cover charge for the late show.
Just to go into a club that has a $10 cover charge is likely to be a $25 evening.
"Good food and no cover charge is the best possible way to make a club successful," he said.
As the sun went down, a small line formed to pay the cover charge.
Catch them now while there is still no cover charge.
But, for him, this was worth it, despite the rather large cover charge.
"No cover charge is a way to get traffic and keep people coming through the door," he said.
"I might ask for an additional cover charge from you."
As with many places in town, the cover charge gets you one drink.