i often ask them to save their "best set" for the last dance before the break.
and i call an easy dance, so hopefully those who leave at the break walk away
thinking "good music, good dance!"
> From: [email protected]
> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:58:42 -0500
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Callers] What to ask a band before the gig?
>
> Hi Shared Weight,
>
> I have a few gigs coming up in a short span of time, and I try and touch
> base with the band at least a week out, if possible. I open the door for
> them to ask any questions for me, or to make any suggestions for a caller
> to make things easier / more fun for them to play their music.
>
> I also ask a few questions. I try and keep it to a minimum, so I don't come
> off too demanding.
>
> What sorts of questions do you ask bands prior to the dance, especially by
> e-mail / phone?
>
> A couple I like are:
> - Do they have particular music sets they like to play at certain times,
> like, to end the night, etc?
> - Especially if I haven't heard them before in person, what overall types
> of music do they enjoy playing the most?
>
> I'd love to hear your thoughts.
>
> Best,
> Ron T Blechner
> contradances.tumblr.com/ron
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