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ProfessorGAC

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15. We Had A Very Nice Atmosphere

Reply to jmbar2 (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 31, 2024, 03:51 PM

Dec 31

We were kind of big deal in the bars & it was a big show. Big sound system, several dozen lights, spotlight, fog, pyro.
And, we wore suits. So, the women liked us. As a result, their husbands or boyfriends dressed up, because the women were decked out.
Guys flying solo mostly knew to dress nice or the glammed out single women wouldn't give them the time of day.
I think that led to us playing nearly 1,600 gigs together & saw exactly 2 fights ever.
We got pretty lucky in this area.

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DU musicians who've played New Year's Eve gigs... Any special memories of those gigs you'd like to share? [View all] highplainsdem Dec 31 OP

Twas a very long time ago, but... jmbar2 Dec 31 #1

I'm guessing you mean just you band members taking bets among yourselves, rather than letting the highplainsdem Dec 31 #3

Exactly right jmbar2 Dec 31 #17

We Had A Very Nice Atmosphere ProfessorGAC Dec 31 #15

DH and I played in a "big band" in the 80s and 90s Freddie Dec 31 #2

Good memories (well, except for the cigarette smoke). And very good music. highplainsdem Dec 31 #5

Two stories PJMcK Dec 31 #4

Wow. Two NYE gigs with alcohol causing serious problems. highplainsdem Dec 31 #8

It might not have been as dangerous as I told the story PJMcK Dec 31 #18

I have a New Years eve gig tonight! crud Dec 31 #6

For 2 Summers... ProfessorGAC Dec 31 #9

"Had 4 or 5 fake books"????? highplainsdem Dec 31 #12

Paid Like A Tipped Worker ProfessorGAC Dec 31 #14

Sounds like some great memories crud Jan 1 #23

Play, Yes ProfessorGAC Jan 1 #24

I went a long time without performing. crud Jan 1 #25

I Payed Over... ProfessorGAC Jan 1 #26

Cool! I hope the gig goes really well! highplainsdem Dec 31 #10

Play well! PJMcK Dec 31 #19

How did it go? Hope it was fun! highplainsdem Jan 1 #21

It turned out pretty good crud Jan 1 #22

My Best One ProfessorGAC Dec 31 #7

I love that - especially your doing a U2 song! And how perfect that you could have an after party at highplainsdem Dec 31 #11

Not Sure ProfessorGAC Dec 31 #13

Great song! highplainsdem Dec 31 #16

I love that story! PJMcK Dec 31 #20

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