Tony...
I do a wide variety of gigs for all ages. The people that ask for some of these current hits would not be satisfied with any version I could do live...even with a "perfect" style. At age 69 I am not going to attempt Lady Gaga's "Born This Way", Pink's "Raise Your Glass", both of which have been requested of me. That's when I lean on my computer for my supplemental DJ services. The MP3s fill the dance floor with the "younguns" and there is no complaint about me not doing it live.
I'd prefer to do everything live....but rather than lose the gig, I will do what's necessary to please the crowd. It may not be as much fun...but the checks clear and there is often a tip on top.
Eddie
Last Tuesday we (band) added a new venue,,,,an outdoor night spot for young folks in Wildwood, NJ..
www.coconutcovenj.comMy band mates were concerned we may have the wrong material...I told them we were hired for what we do..don't worry..just do what we always do.....We played all up beat stuff from 60's and 70's to a bikini clad 20 year olds audience....They danced all night and loved it....They had a dance beat that thy could dance to..and a big high energy performance...Don't sell ourselves short...just adapt, but stay in your comfort zone....
BTW: Have you guys ever played to hot young ladies in bikinis, playing volley ball in the sand,ajoining the deck dancefloor...it is a experience for bandmembers over 50..
I even had to bring some girls up on stage ..to play tambourines
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