>>>> Garden usually has live bands somewhere during the week.>>>>
They haven't had bands during the week in just as long of time as Dodge. No difference. Last time bands played during the week in SW Kansas was in the late 80's. (I.E. The Dodge House is only one that had bands during the week in the late 80's.). I played Garden City a bunch even well before the Sand Hill River Band days, and can't think of anyone that had bands (not solo or two man acts)during the week in Garden on a regular basis. I think the Dodge House was the last in SW Kansas. Some have unsuccesfully tried (like the LongHorn) but didn't last long even with a house band. The only bands you might hear on a week night now ,is a mexican band, maybe.
I would venture to guess you have been away sense the 80's and do not know what your talking about .. IMHO
>>>Garden without a doubt was much more upscale and it seemed thier owners didn't drink all the profits>>>>