Thanks Jerry
Most DJ's do some "bits" to involve the crowd. This guy is one continuous "bit"and he knows what gets them going and is successful. The big dollar Wedding DJ's use "party motivators" to get people involved.
There's a guy who does a similiar thing here on Hilton Head. Every Wed. at Shelter Cove, a big retail and condo development on the harbor. All the other restaurants had to sign an agreement not to have any outdoor entertainment on Wed. night so as not to interfere with his show. His show is mostly kid oriented and people literally are throwing their kids on the stage to participate.
Far from preforming music as the main focus but it sells. I'll still keep practicing the piano.

I admire his energy, and knowing his own strength, but there is no amount of money that would make that type of show appeal to me. (as a performer)
I need a better balance of art and entertainment. If I ever have to resort to being a clown to earn a living ... it's time for plan B ... or C ... or ...
Let me be clear - I'm not dissing his act. I'm just saying that, as a musician, and an artist it's not my cup of tea.
I've said before, it's not the money that motivates me. It's the work. There are lots of jobs that pay more that I'll never do.

There's a great quote from pulp fiction that I LOVE:
(from the breakfast scene)

"VINCENT: Bacon tastes good. Pork chops taste good.

JULES: A sewer rat may taste like pumpkin pie, but I'll never know, 'cause even if
it did, I wouldn't eat the filthy ************"

Some things just don't interest me.

I still get a thrill from playing music, and from others enjoying it. When that stops, so will I. I do some lame jokes and interact when appropriate, but I won't be a clown.
My job is not to try to please everyone; it is to do what I do and find people who want to hear it. So far, so good.

YUP. My thoughts exactly. Clown is not in my job description.
(cue Seinfeld: not that there's anything WRONG with that)

It seems that more and more thats what people want. I get calls to DJ and they always ask "do you do line dances" Answer is yes but I don't run around the stage I just play them.
I've had a nice job at a CC every year for the 4th. Just DJ by the pool. They didn't want any keyboard or vocals. Last year they had a new mgr. When I showed up he asked if I could do kids games and give away prizes. Luckily it was about to rain so I had to play inside and got spared from being the kids clown act. Next year I think I'll turn that job down even though its is big money.
I draw the line too but theres less and less call for just music at parties. Still hoping for that elusive restaurant job where I can just play and sing.

Plus 1. And yes I still get lots of enjoyment out of playing music. I don’t care to be a DJ.

Does he really not know why a peaceful retirement community doesn't want acts to go past 9pm with boom boom boom?
I'm glad I read this so if I move there ill pick a spot furthest from performing areas. Ill walk there if I want to see it.

You beat me to it-+1

The good news is there’s really no homes close by that would be affected by the boom, boom.