[Skybird74]

Originally Posted by Musicman51

I do my show at the American Legion Club up here. Been there for 6 years now. Talk about taking awhile getting to the mic... alot of these folks are ww2 vets and their wives. So it takes some time once in awhile. We're all patient. But I have found my crowd just hates filler or dance music of any kind, except a good polka or waltz. So what i do is a lot of dj'ing, announcments, and i play sound effects, and retro commercials, go one on one with my crowd, also i have giveaway's. During the school year, i even announce who won local high school sporting games. They also love the old budweiser, schlitz, and lowenbrau beer commercials. Also i have recorded different business people from around our community doing what is called a "shout" such as " This is james from JB Used Cars and you're enjoying the george show... so tip the dude". We even have celeberties like President obama, brad pitts, oprah and others that announce my show through the magic of voice over electronics. On a busy evening, i may have perhaps 40-45 singers. So you learn to be creative real quick.

WOW! Sounds like you have some really great ideas. Thanks for sharing! I may have to steal a few LOL I entertained the older crowd for so many years (and loved it) that I find it somewhat difficult to keep the under 50 crowd happy now, having to learn more the newer music!