Originally Posted By montunoman
Originally Posted By Dnj
Paul Bill others ....
IMO there is just too much going on musically on the music scene and technology on how to create and perform music playing out is super difficult in today's world....everyone likes to listen or dance to something else. to generalize audiences like we did years ago as pretty much the world listened to the same kind of music....
but now it is absolute chaos out there confused2
And it is getting worse if you don't embrace change and be able to find your niche` somehow. In just a few more years when all the WWII generation and Baby boomers are gone it will be even harder.
Nursing homes will be full of hip hop generation people lol....
Computer driven music will be the dominate force and expected.
Weddings, and most private functions are beyond expensive and you are controlled by clients, wedding planners, and every other Hoo Haaa who thinks they know in advance what is going to happen at the affair and wants YOU to play certain music at certain times ignoring you reading the audiences, crazy requests for who know what kind of music they sing in their car, line dances of ever caliber, Grrrrrrr surprised !! In a way I am glad I had my time out there and started young and now at only 67 can sit back and watch the craziness as an audience member not having to go through the trenches in today's gigging environment. Enough venting let's hear more about your thoughts..



That's a very bleak picture you're painting Donny, but you really described the reality of the situation.

I have so many stories of event planners telling me exactly what to play and when, and usually it never works as planned. But what do you do? I try my best to please them but as the old saying says " you can't please everyone all the time"


Paul I tried to be honest after seeing the changes happening all around me in the past 50+ years. eek2
I wish I could say it isn't so but it is what it is and getting worse,.....either change with the times or give it up and play at home is pretty much what's left.
And if you don't sing only makes it even harder.
Adding another piece or 2 or 3 just cuts the profits
that much more too. Go out there and watch other acts perform
and look at the audience reaction to what is being played and watch the dance floor is it filled song after song, or not? ask yourself why or what can I do to make it better! ....that alone will give you a sense of what is needed if you are going to compete.
And also you need a tremendous EGO telling yourself I AM THE BEST even though your not but it sure build your confidence....
and always be open to ABSORB from others,...take a little bit from all you see out there and customize it to suit YOUR needs.
I know it is a harsh reality! cool2
Have Fun!