UD -

I have a take on this subject, a little different than your situation, but the same end result. Up until two years ago, I was one part of a vocal duo. We played at the same bar/club every weekend for well over three years.

The place was packed 90% of the time we were there, so that part was fine. The owners were always happy. But, we found ourselves in a terrible rut, because the crowds we drew into that place wanted to hear the same songs every single night! Whenever we tried to alter the sets, or drop a song to replace it with something fresher, we didn't receive a favorable response. They wanted the same-ole same-ole, even to the point of noticing which order we played the songs! In retrospect, I think we caused our own problems by 'programming' the crowd.

But, I am in agreement with you on one very important fact: the necessity to 'change it up' every now and then. Friends, don't get caught creating the 'monster' we ended up creating.

...there...I've said it again...



Angelo

[This message has been edited by cam8neel (edited 04-12-2003).]