I enjoy being on the floor in small bars, just because the crowd is right there in your face, everybody is interacting, no separation between entertainers and audience. Can turn into a really fun party. Yes, mic stands and monitor wedges are only a bit of a visual barrier and there is some risk of mishaps. I just consider it comes with the territory. People like interacting and feeling they're part of the thing. I've had to raise a foot and "shove" a drunk back more than once. Usually just a little push will get them dancing/stumbling out of the way. No need for karate kicks or any sort of physical aggression.
As Jimmy says though, line of sight, people being able to see the show, becomes an issue. The floor thing works in small places. Anything bigger and you do need some elevation. I like stages too, just that being on the floor in small, rowdy places brings its own kind of fun.
As Jimmy says though, line of sight, people being able to see the show, becomes an issue. The floor thing works in small places. Anything bigger and you do need some elevation. I like stages too, just that being on the floor in small, rowdy places brings its own kind of fun.
