What would you do? (same venue back2back)

[Topkat13]

Will it be fun?

 

[ebo]

When starting a new band, my goal is to have 5 sets worth of music, that way we can play a 4-set show and then swap out one of the sets for the next gig. Gives the audience something new to look forward to. If you're not there yet, then see if you can at least add 1 or 2 new songs to swap in for the second gig.

Exactly this. My current band is at 6 sets. We rotate one set in/out each month so when people see us over time they get different tunes. Each month we know which set is going to get a breather and which set we need to freshen up. We never have to be completely rehearsed on all six sets but theoretically we could do back to back shows that were unique. Just for your own mental health I’d mix up the sets a bit.

 

[juggahnaught]

We’ve been asked to play a birthday party at the local VFW, but we’re already booked there the very next weekend. That 2 shows, same venue, same people (likely) and same set list just one week apart.
Would you do this?
(Fwiw, we have no trouble getting gigs, our calendar is full till next year)

Get that money.

 

[39-Bassist]

Sure, if they wanted you there then go for it.

 

[iiipopes]

Will it be fun?

Every gig I get paid is fun.

 

[frustum]

I'm not a performing musician, but I still have an opinion as a listener.

I often listen to the same CD twice in one week. The performances are exactly the same, bit for bit. The second playing is just as enjoyable as the first playing. Don't worry about it.

 

[Marko 1]

The 2nd gig play nude. I’ll bet no one will remember the previous week.

Let's hold off on that advice until we know what they look like...

We're trying to help here.

 

[coy garcia]

I've done worse for less......so yes

 

[dbsfgyd1]

We’ve been asked to play a birthday party at the local VFW, but we’re already booked there the very next weekend. That 2 shows, same venue, same people (likely) and same set list just one week apart.
Would you do this?
(Fwiw, we have no trouble getting gigs, our calendar is full till next year)

That would be no issue here. But, that may be a clue you need more songs in the hopper.

 

[2112]

 

[Slevage]

I remember venues hiring us Fridays and Saturdays for the whole month.
Mostly same patrons every week.

 

[Killing Floor]

Totally. But mix up the set list and definitely don’t dress the same. It’ll be fine.

 

[BigJohnAZ]

When we had our garage band in the late 70's/early 80's, we would have killed to play at our local VFW and American Legion! You're overthinking this.

When Rush played at the International Amphitheater in Chicago 4 nights in a row, we went 2x. Were we disappointed to hear the same songs? Hell no! Rock on!

 

[QweziRider]

Would you do this?

I would. A band I joined a couple months ago has been playing the same venue nearly every weekend for 20 years straight...and they still pack the place every time.

 

[Marko 1]

When Rush played at the International Amphitheater in Chicago 4 nights in a row, we went 2x. Were we disappointed to hear the same songs? Hell no! Rock on!

Good they didn't ask for advice here.

 

[Rebel Rocker]

We would just rotate the sets throw a few songs in we didn't play the week before. A lot of it is a new opening song and a new closing song.

 

[gregoire1]

Thanks for your thoughts, advice and opinions…

…..we took it! Yes, it’ll be fun, and pays more than the usual. Not playing nude though (it’s not that kind of party).

 

[ToneMonkey]

This has always been my approach, too, but a lot of touring bands have set shows they perform. I assume that's true for pop-rock cover bands on the corporate circuit, too.

I remember seeing Little Feat open for the Dead in two consecutive days in Eugene in the 90s. The Dead of course could play several consecutive shows without repeating a song, but little feat just mixed up their set list. I think they literally played all the same songs, just in a different order.

FWIW, as an audience member I really appreciate a well put together show. A fully improvised evening can work ... or it can fall flat, full of dead air and aimless noodling.

Anyway, yeah, take the gig, why not?

Well to be completely fair, that wasn’t the best incarnation of Little Feat. By that time the sauce had gotten pretty thin. But here’s the real irony… I’m seeing LF for the third time in a few weeks.

 

[bajaandy]

Play your set list backwards! Mix it up. Two gigs a week apart? They'll totally dig it because they'll only just barely remember what tunes you played. Our local VFW had us in a couple times and it was a good crowd and nice stage (a tad small). We'll most likely play there again if we're invited.

 

[51PRI]

We’ve been asked to play a birthday party at the local VFW, but we’re already booked there the very next weekend. That 2 shows, same venue, same people (likely) and same set list just one week apart.
Would you do this?.......

Yes