Putting on a show, or providing dance music??

Joelman

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Posts: 1493
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:18 PM

I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder.
How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music?
I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music.
Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along.

What is your thoughts?

Joel

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DennistheMenace

Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Posts: 714
Southeast, Florida

Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:21 PM

Joelman
I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder.
How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music?
I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music.
Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along.

What is your thoughts?

Joel

Joel,
Dancing didn't stop when the so-called British Invasion happened.....???

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bigtikidude

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Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:24 PM

I think it all depends on the band, the crowd, where its at, and if there is room to dance also.

many people are shy, or embarrassed to dance,
I'm guilty of that.

but I also have 2 left feet, and nobody wants to see me stomping around looking like the jolly Green giant trying to smash people.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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revmike

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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North Atlantic
Canada

Posted on Feb 04 2008 05:39 PM

I like to do both. In the 12 years+ of USK gigs, there has always been dancing. That's one way we measure success!

Rev

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RobbieReverb

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Posted on Feb 04 2008 10:58 PM

What about doing it for the love of the music? The art?
To me that's what it's really all about. If you also put on
a show and / or get people on the dance floor, it's a
bonus, but (to me) not absolutely necessary.

Bob

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HBkahuna

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Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Feb 04 2008 11:12 PM

Sometimes when The Eliminators put on a show, people just cant help it & start dancing.

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Joelman

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Redlands, CA
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 12:27 AM

DennistheMenace

Joel,
Dancing didn't stop when the so-called British Invasion happened.....???

Well not at first true, but as the venues grew larger the music became an instrument to put on a show. Very few people danced at the hugh <u>_shows _</u>brought on by the british invasion.

Joel

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Joelman

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Posts: 1493
Redlands, CA
United States

Posted on Feb 05 2008 12:38 AM

sorry guys I seem to have lost my train of though about this subject...
What was I thinking?

Joel

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Spud

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Posts: 666
Oz
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 01:00 AM

I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder.
How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music?
I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music.
Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along.

What is your thoughts?

Joel

Both I believe Joel, we are there to put on a show and create an atmosphere where people feel like they want to and can get up and dance.

We judge all our 'shows' by how many, how long and what type of songs got people up and dancing.

In my experience, people love to dance and consequently judge a good night out by how much fun they had.

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JakeDobner

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Seattle
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 01:42 AM

Show.

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tonybologna

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Oakland

Posted on Feb 05 2008 02:13 AM

JakeDobner
Show.

I'll even do a little monkey dance:

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wooza

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Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 02:36 AM

As just a fan, I'd say I prefer a show. Dance-fests have their moments, but I prefer to go to a surf concert for the show.

Besides, they weren't called "Eddie and the Dancers"... blech.

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Spud

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Oz
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 03:20 AM

Sorry, I didn't realise the question related only to surf instro bands, I need to read more carefully.

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UnsteadyFreddie

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Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Feb 05 2008 06:32 AM

dancing breaks out all the time at my SURF-ROCK SHINDIGs

but that wasn't the case this past Saturday night b/c the entirety of the available floor space was used, with people sitting or standing right up, literally, to the foot of the stage; this had to have been the most crowded SHINDIG I have ever presented...incredible energy for almost 5 hours, non-stop!!

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surfer

Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 428
South Florida

Posted on Feb 05 2008 08:23 AM

We have a few friends / wife's that like to dance, when we play. If they are there, dancing breaks out, if their not there to un-intimidate the croud, we put on a show to staring people. But.....everytime we play "sleepwalk"!

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Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1493 Redlands, CA	Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:18 PM I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder. How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music? I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music. Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along. What is your thoughts? Joel Top
DennistheMenace Joined: Dec 29, 2007 Posts: 714 Southeast, Florida	Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:21 PM Joelman I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder. How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music? I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music. Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along. What is your thoughts? Joel Joel, Dancing didn't stop when the so-called British Invasion happened.....??? — .......make the Mos' of it, .....choose the 'rite stuff! .........owner of 9 Mosrites proud owner and documented: 1963 "The Ventures" Model s/n# 0038 http://www.vintagerock4.com www.mosriteforum.com Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25582 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Feb 04 2008 02:24 PM I think it all depends on the band, the crowd, where its at, and if there is room to dance also. many people are shy, or embarrassed to dance, I'm guilty of that. but I also have 2 left feet, and nobody wants to see me stomping around looking like the jolly Green giant trying to smash people. Jeff(bigtikidude) — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
revmike Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3810 North Atlantic	Posted on Feb 04 2008 05:39 PM I like to do both. In the 12 years+ of USK gigs, there has always been dancing. That's one way we measure success! Rev — Canadian Surf http://www.urbansurfkings.com/ Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2356 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Feb 04 2008 10:58 PM What about doing it for the love of the music? The art? To me that's what it's really all about. If you also put on a show and / or get people on the dance floor, it's a bonus, but (to me) not absolutely necessary. Bob — Bob Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on Feb 04 2008 11:12 PM Sometimes when The Eliminators put on a show, people just cant help it & start dancing. Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1493 Redlands, CA	Posted on Feb 05 2008 12:27 AM DennistheMenace Joel, Dancing didn't stop when the so-called British Invasion happened.....??? Well not at first true, but as the venues grew larger the music became an instrument to put on a show. Very few people danced at the hugh <u>_shows _</u>brought on by the british invasion. Joel Top
Joelman Joined: Sep 07, 2006 Posts: 1493 Redlands, CA	Posted on Feb 05 2008 12:38 AM sorry guys I seem to have lost my train of though about this subject... What was I thinking? Joel Top
Spud Joined: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 666 Oz	Posted on Feb 05 2008 01:00 AM I just spent some time watching videos in the video section and I started to wonder. How many bands here play to put on a show, or just play to provide dance music? I seem to remember that when I was a teenager the bands were playing to provide dance music. Well, at least 'I' saw it that way, until the british invasion came along. What is your thoughts? Joel Both I believe Joel, we are there to put on a show and create an atmosphere where people feel like they want to and can get up and dance. We judge all our 'shows' by how many, how long and what type of songs got people up and dancing. In my experience, people love to dance and consequently judge a good night out by how much fun they had. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Feb 05 2008 01:42 AM Show. Top
tonybologna Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 796 Oakland	Posted on Feb 05 2008 02:13 AM JakeDobner Show. I'll even do a little monkey dance: — Science friction burns my fingers. Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Feb 05 2008 02:36 AM As just a fan, I'd say I prefer a show. Dance-fests have their moments, but I prefer to go to a surf concert for the show. Besides, they weren't called "Eddie and the Dancers"... blech. Top
Spud Joined: Jul 23, 2007 Posts: 666 Oz	Posted on Feb 05 2008 03:20 AM Sorry, I didn't realise the question related only to surf instro bands, I need to read more carefully. Top
UnsteadyFreddie Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2979 Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC	Posted on Feb 05 2008 06:32 AM dancing breaks out all the time at my SURF-ROCK SHINDIGs but that wasn't the case this past Saturday night b/c the entirety of the available floor space was used, with people sitting or standing right up, literally, to the foot of the stage; this had to have been the most crowded SHINDIG I have ever presented...incredible energy for almost 5 hours, non-stop!! UNSTEADY FREDDIE — http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie Top
surfer Joined: Apr 12, 2007 Posts: 428 South Florida	Posted on Feb 05 2008 08:23 AM We have a few friends / wife's that like to dance, when we play. If they are there, dancing breaks out, if their not there to un-intimidate the croud, we put on a show to staring people. But.....everytime we play "sleepwalk"! — www.cutbacksurfband.com Top

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