Hi

I'm doing some repeat work for an assisted living facility the day before Thanksgiving. So far I'm thinking of doing about anything that normally would fit in a place like this. I haven't been able to think of any seasonal type songs for it. It's sure too early for Christmas songs and I don't plan on doing any hymns or Over The River And Through The Woods.hhaha

I have been doing this as an instrumental only. No vocals unless it's a sing-a-long.

Any suggestions welcomed.

Scott

What about something in the lines of PEOPLE or IMPOSSIBLE DREAM?

Autumn Leaves and Let It Snow, if it's snowing.

If its all instrumental...I'd hit them with perky, easy swing tunes. Toss in a few pretty waltzes and ballads and you'll be fine...

For me, Xmas starts the day after Thanksgiving. Just like the Xmas shopping season, lol...

Good luck!

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Bill in Dayton

I agree with the swing tunes ... not too many 'ballads' unless you give them some kind of tempo, perhaps a rhumba or bolero style ... I'd use a lot of 40's and don't be afraid to play some 50's R n R as instrumentals ...

Scott, hearing your music, I KNOW you've got the 'goods' ...

t.

PS ... and maybe throw in "Turkey in the Straw" ...
t.

[This message has been edited by tony mads usa (edited 11-06-2008).]

Do your Glenn Miller stuff - they love. Do some bossas, uptempo style. A good polka goes great. Do a patriot medley. They love anything that sounds really good. With your playing, you'll do great. Best wishes

Play some Big Band sounds,some Polkas,Some up tempo Jazzy,like Just in Time,Spanish Eyes,I left My Heart in S.F,Moon River,Alley Cat.I few Movie Classics like High and the Mighty, Days of Wine and Roses,As time Goes By,My kind Of Town.
Not too slow of songs,they will fall asleep.
Good luck,Have fun.
Ron C.



[This message has been edited by church (edited 11-06-2008).]

Thanx for the input, it's just about the way I felt about it also.

you can play anything you want But if you dont CONNECT with the audiences in these facilities with your playing & vocals your efforts will be fruitless and you wont be returning anytime soon.In many ways it is more difficult then regular gigs, but surly more rewarding..

Yes, very true. This is my 3rd or 4th time at this place

Scott,
Ask the question, “Wif I were a senior why would they like a performer”?

I agree with Donny, talk to them make them feel important. Keep the music simple and alive. Pick a person you can have dialogue with – use him to connect with the others, it’s viewed as a friendly thing.

Above all – you make sure you look happy and alive.

My thoughts, John C.