We have lots of events that attract both - it's called Tex Mex...... you get an opening band with some savy that plays both. Then a named person for each group. Once the party starts - you find everyone just really likes music....... There is a band that Houston uses (local) that play both tejano and white boy music....... and country......... it's all about gettin the crowd ready - and there is more $$ when youattract both. Tejano's are populous enough they can have just a tejano event and actually sell out - not likely with the white boy crowd. There ain't enogh of em and they are sooo finicky about the music. When it shoould be about the adventure and what you are supporting.
FYI - Michael Murphy came to
DC, did the Hiway patrol thing, and I would be willing to bet that the civic center wasn't 1/2 full - it was a white boy event...... it was a really nice entertaining time - plus Michael took the opportunity to sell his wares (he has great coffe blends) I bet he made more money than he got paid from the Hiway patrol.
Siezing the opportunity - that's what it's all about. Makin it fun for everyone - not just one group of folks. Afterall - when it comes right down to it - ya'll all live in the same town - there's plenty of time for desention and disagreements - it it's to benifit the "town"...... hell can't everyone just get along for a little party????