I have a female heckler...she's odd as she starts out having a great time and within an hour (a few drinks) she hates everybody. The bar owner was very poor at putting their foot down to anybody as they didn't want to loose any customers. I simply explained to them, that this behavior rubs off on other customers...it puts everyone in a bad mood and before long there would be several hecklers. I finally had to give the ultimatum...them or me! I still play there...with no hecklers.
Also, as far as new singers and putting them directly in the rotation I don't agree unless I have shamefully few singers which is rare. Before I became a KJ I loved the start of a show because it was a slow time for singers and I knew I could get a couple new tunes in before the crowd came in. I'd come in early and get one song, then another guy would come in an hour later and get in front of me? I was penalized for showing up early? NO, if a new singer hands me a slip, he or she can look at the person singing and KNOW they're going to be after that singers NEXT song!
DON'T PENALIZE SOMEONE FOR COMMING OUT EARLY! Sorry, a sore spot for me!
