Small claims case regarding band? -

I have a band and we play in bars and clubs. We are quite reasonable but the owner failed to pay us. I served her papers for small claims court and she issued a counter claim saying that I assaulted her and she is asking for damages of 950.00. I did no such thing and was in fact polite to the woman as I wanted to get paid so I could pay my band. What can I do. The claim I filed comes to court on the 23d of month. Can anyone help. Can I file a further suit against her? Her claims are hurting my business. I heard from other bands she has done this before.

Ignore her. Assault is a criminal charge, so why didn t she call police? Ask the folks she s done this to if they ll testify.