Song Set List Biker Bar

[blmeier7]

Some that have gone over well for us:

ZZ Top - la grange, tush, waiting for the bus
AC/DC- shook me all night, dirty deeds
Keep your hands to yourself
Born to be wild
Sweet child, mr brownstone
Rolling Stones- satisfaction, honky tonk woman

 

[DDXdesign]

This is just one of those songs that everyone pretends to want to hear. Always. Change my mind.

Well, it's a piece of crap song that serves as an intro to a fantastic jam/solo/vamp break outro (the polar opposite of Layla), so I'm not surprised at that assessment, but you just KNOW there is one dude in the bar that really REALLY does want to hear the whole thing, note for note because no interpretations are acceptable to that dude.

 

[MF-Winzlow]

"Scooter trash" or "biker"? There is a difference:
If scooter trash
Allman Bros - 2 songs
Skynyrd - 4 songs
Molly Hatchet - 2 songs
CCR - 2 songs
Else if biker
AC/DC - 10 songs
End if

 

[Muttleybass]

We're a 3 piece and play Born To Be Wild at a few of the biker bars we play. Always gets them going.
Classic/Southern Rock, uptempo Blues, a wee bit of Country

Just about anything by Skynyrd, CCR, Elvis, Dwight Yoakum, Stones, Beatles, Cash, Garth Brooks, John Meloncamp, AC/DC

We also get a good response from The Monkees, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Van Halen...

I have found that Gov't Mule (Bad Little Doggie in our case) went over peoples heads and wasn't danceable, but YMMV. Don't think they're as popular as they should be up here.

Edit: ..Jeez, I forgot Stevie Ray Vaughn!

 

[Funky Ghost]

This is a toughy because not only must a three piece ( are your vocals tight? ) do-able song but something that doesn't clash with the headliners list!


The Stones Can't you Hear me Knockin is a good one.
Wild Eyed Southern Boys by .38 Special
Hold on Loosely for the ladies by .38 Special is a keeper and one guys dig too.
Stayed Awake all Night by Krokus could be pulled off if the bass pulls rhythm guitar duties.
Take it Easy by The Eagles... could be challenging as a 3 piece and could be a headliner conflict. Still, it's aimed directly at your target audience.
Ghost Riders in the Sky ~ Classic possible conflict but too good not to mention. Aimed at the older in the crowd.
Country Song ~ Seether ( I enjoy the hell out of playing this one personally. )

 

[Kipp Harrington]

We're a 3 piece and play Born To Be Wild at a few of the biker bars we play. Always gets them going.
Classic/Southern Rock, uptempo Blues, a wee bit of Country

Just about anything by Skynyrd, CCR, Elvis, Dwight Yoakum, Stones, Beatles, Cash, Garth Brooks, John Meloncamp, AC/DC

We also get a good response from The Monkees, David Bowie, Tom Petty, Bon Jovi, Van Halen...

I have found that Gov't Mule (Bad Little Doggie in our case) went over peoples heads and wasn't danceable, but YMMV. Don't think they're as popular as they should be up here.

Bar flies (even bikers) are usually ignorant to kick ass music. As long as it’s loud and 4/4, you’re in. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a 4/4 guy all day. I just started playing the bass last year.

 

[5StringBlues]

Y'all from Austin?

I shouldn't have to tell you-

 

[mellowgerman]

how bout a little tuna?

 

[izorbot]

You gotta throw in some James Gang - Funk# 49, and Rick Derringer's Rock and roll Hoochie Koo.

 

[pbassjbass]

We used to get half a set out of CC Rider at biker bars.

 

[The Bass Clef]

10 songs rarely = 1 hour if you aren’t a jam band or talk for 2 minutes (and lose the crowd) in between every song. More like 14-15 regular rock songs = 1 hour.

 

[CryingBass]

Brick House?

Na...

 

[Ric5]

you gotta do Born to be wild

 

[stretch80]

This is just one of those songs that everyone pretends to want to hear. Always. Change my mind.

Yes, you don't actually want to play it. It's a dirge.

 

[CarpeBasso]

This one is essential, no joke:

 

[Mordamir]

 

[TDPRI Bones]

I would rather stay home and warm myself by the fire of my burning gear than to set foot in a "biker bar" to play or listen to any of those songs.

 

[IamBF]

Slow Ride....take it easy.

 

[TinyE]

This is just one of those songs that everyone pretends to want to hear. Always. Change my mind.

Ever been to a biker bar?

 

[Groove Doctor]

Played all these with great success to Bikers

Roadhouse Blues
Long Train Running
Hard To Handle
Jumpin Jack Flash
Times Like These - Foo Fighters
Sweet Home Alabama
Alright Now - Free
Knockin on Heavens Door -GnR version
Brass In Pocket
Dakota - Stereophonics
Heartache Tonight
Have you ever seen the rain
Proud Mary
River deep mountain high
Walkin’ By Myself - Gary Moore
Gimme All Your Lovin’
Tush - ZZ Top
Highway To Hell
TNT
You shook me all night long