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05-31-2011, 10:26 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: easton pa | | | you're playing in front of your first huge crowd what song do u play
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just as the title says you are playing your first huge crowd (over 1000 in this case) if you had to pick a song (as a cover or tribute) to start off the show what one would you pick and why? lets get a good discussion going here
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05-31-2011, 10:30 AM
| | | Depends on the band and type of music....but if it was a rock band, MC5's "Kick Out The Jams" is a hell of a way to start. YouTube - ‪MC5 - Kick Out The Jams‬‏
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05-31-2011, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Horse  Depends on the band and type of music....but if it was a rock band, MC5's "Kick Out The Jams" is a hell of a way to start. | that would be a good way to kick it off
personally id still go with let there be rock by AC/DC for several reasons.
1 its not to hard to play so its easier to work with if you get stage fright and its long so u have time to adjust, and 2 its an amazing song and if u have a guitar player who can play it right it would surely get the crowd going
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05-31-2011, 10:42 AM
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05-31-2011, 10:47 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada | | | From our list I think I'd go with "Stuck in the Middle". It's one of my favorites to play. We rock it a bit harder than the original and it's a hugely popular song, at least around where we play.
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05-31-2011, 11:08 AM
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05-31-2011, 11:18 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania | | | We would probably do either Rock and Roll Band by Boston, or Dont Stop Believing by Journey. Now, if it were just up to me (=) I would do the entire 2112 suite. |
05-31-2011, 11:30 AM
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05-31-2011, 11:46 AM
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1: Make a point to not rehearse for at least one month before the gig.
2: When you practice by yourself make a point to play no real music just run scales and arpeggios.
3: Have no planed set lists.
4: Bring in at least one high profile and experienced musician that you have never met to sit in for the second set.
5: Eat a well balanced breakfast and smoke pot before show.
6: Profit! 
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05-31-2011, 11:54 AM
|  | Starring In: Return of Kung-Fu World Champion | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oxford, Ohio (Near Cincy) | | | The surprising crowd pleaser for us has been "Summer of '69". People love that song. It's easy and fun to play. And when there is a large crowd, there is nothing better than hearing them sing along, and everyone knows the words to that song. |
05-31-2011, 12:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hebron, KY | | | "Twist and Shout" has been great for us. I mean, everyone knows it and everyone loves it, but as soon as we crank out the first few bars it's like being at a middle school dance when the DJ plays the hottest song out at the time. People just GOTTA move that song!
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05-31-2011, 12:19 PM
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05-31-2011, 12:26 PM
| | | | with my band (which is a mainly original one) Our song "Only Human", a great, upbeat opener.
but if I were in a cover band, and I was NOT singing (bass voice), it would be "Going for the One" by Yes, or "Whole Lotta' Love" by Led Zeppelin
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05-31-2011, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jgroh We would probably do either Rock and Roll Band by Boston, or Dont Stop Believing by Journey. Now, if it were just up to me (=) I would do the entire 2112 suite. |
However, If I could get away with this, it would happen. no contest.
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05-31-2011, 12:29 PM
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05-31-2011, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by electracoyote Smoke On The Water! Duh! | LOL
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06-01-2011, 11:35 AM
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"Unyielding Conditioning" by Fishbone
"Kick Out the Jams" was suggested and I'm on board with that!
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"September" by Earth Wind & Fire
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06-01-2011, 11:42 AM
| | | | I hate to say it but, if I heard 'Twist and Shout' or 'Don't Stop Believing', one or more these events would happen:
1.) Check ticket stub for refunds
2.) Find nearest beer tent and give them my savings account number
3.) Start making loud and annoying gestures to embarass wife to the point of leaving.
4.) Attempt to trip old people and/or children who walk by
How about:
'Testify' by SRV
'51st Anniversary' by Jimi
'Killin' in the name of' by Rage
'My lovely man' by RHCP
You guys make me laugh
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06-01-2011, 10:32 PM
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If it's a full night of crankin' jams, Stevie Ray Vaughn's Tightrope, or perhaps Boston's Smokin'.
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06-01-2011, 10:49 PM
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