heh heh... case and point... the livingroom lounge, the bar cited in the CNN article, isn't doing it on Sunday nights anymore.. in fact they're closed on Sunday nights now... Those 80 people must not have been spending any money.......
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I will have to say that I agree in some ways and disagree in others.
I do see the potential (in this area) that something along these lines could takeover karaoke in some bars.
I also see your point and agree that this could be a short-lived venture.
I guess personally, my company isn't out much if it doesn't last for longer that a month or so, because the income from the gigs I will perform in that time frame shall easily pay for the extra equipment I will have to purchase to accommodate my current system.
Then, with that being said if it does fizzle out early, I will have made the money I needed to purchase equipment I was wanting to buy anyhow.....
oh, yeah, I hear ya.... if you get enough to buy the gear, no harm, no foul...
and btw.. I didn't mean that you were lame...lol.....
and btw.. I didn't mean that you were lame...lol.....
LOL, I appreciate the clarification!
Although certain people would probably say that! 
I guess what I really am trying to say is that I have had several bar owners approach me about this, and I am willing to go out on a limb and see if it works. This venture is being entered into with a friend of mine, and I am hoping that with our combined effort, connections, level of talent in different areas, and enthusiasm, we can pull this off successfully!
Papa, I completely understand what angle your coming from, your the versatile all in one entertainer. I prefer DJing insted of having to worry about all of that. Sure I'll do kids parties with games, hula-hoop contests, the whole shabang, but I personally like to invest my revenue into my DJ show, to make it amazing and make keeping people dancing and having fun during my show my number one priority. For example, a bar mitzvah requires 100% attention to the dance floor all the time. If I had a rockband system running, i wouldn't be able to focus 100% of my energy on my number one goal, which is putting on a good DJ show. Of course you can get into hiring extra help and putting on a multi-person show to include extras like that, but eh... for now I'm happy where I'm at DJing, and being the best DJ I can be.
I was thinking the exact same thing Steve, but you said it much better. My feeling is this is something that has passed...still popular at home but not in the bars.
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I agree with Steve Lynch. A local bar was having a karaoke night on Wednesday and a Guitar Hero night on Tuesday. The crowd was big on Wednesday but not so big on Tuesday. They switched nights. Guess what? So did the crowd. It wasn't the night that was the draw, it was the karaoke. They have since dropped the Guitar Hero night.
As to what we are supposed to do in bars; simply put, keep the crowd thirsty. If they're dancing then they're getting thirsty.
As to what we are supposed to do in bars; simply put, keep the crowd thirsty. If they're dancing then they're getting thirsty.
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Right now I think when its all said in done to start we will have maybe 500 into it?? So 2 shows and its all paid for...just a thought and not to mention the fact I have spent money in worse ways!!!
LOL, I appreciate the clarification!
I guess what I really am trying to say is that I have had several bar owners approach me about this, and I am willing to go out on a limb and see if it works. This venture is being entered into with a friend of mine, and I am hoping that with our combined effort, connections, level of talent in different areas, and enthusiasm, we can pull this off successfully!
Right now I think when its all said in done to start we will have maybe 500 into it?? So 2 shows and its all paid for...just a thought and not to mention the fact I have spent money in worse ways!!!
Matt you have dial up and gain TV from an antenna (No high speed nor cable TV or Dish) You probably have an outhouse out back. I wouldnt expect you to own such modern technology.
our outhouse comes complete with the Sears Catalog......who needs toilet paper? LOL
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Now we are just using word of mouth and asking around until we can find our first spot then Heath and I will have to figure that one out...Any ideas??
Now we are just using word of mouth and asking around until we can find our first spot then Heath and I will have to figure that one out...Any ideas??
As Steve mentioned, word of mouth is going to hopefully get us off the ground after a few trials in some smaller bars. With my DJ business I have never advertised, everything has been done through references and I really like it that way. I guess to me it means I am doing a good job for my clients.