Looking for ideas.... planning to market "oldies" dances....

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Papa Deuce

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I'm going to creat a website for my business that features just "oldies".... from the 50's - 90's. I'll be particularly focusing on the 70's and 80's, while the other decades will not be featured as much.

So, I am looking for ideas for a business card and a logo......but any ideas, including marketing, I'll be happy to listen.
 
Here's two I've used....

Classics....Music of your generation

The Classic Rock road Show
 
I always have ideas. :sqwink:

I just thought that since you won't be locked into one decade, that you would want a name with more elbow room. If you like that name, I'll knock it around in Photoshop. If not, I'll wait til' you're ready.
 
Request Line Productions said:
I always have ideas. :sqwink:

I just thought that since you won't be locked into one decade, that you would want a name with more elbow room. If you like that name, I'll knock it around in Photoshop. If not, I'll wait til' you're ready.
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I do like it.... I'll go register it. Much better than what I was tinking of.
 
What do the arrows mean?

And I would like 70's, 80's and 90's, if that's OK.

I'll supply you a phone number.
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BTW, besides pay, I see some BBQ sauce headed your way! :sqwink:
 
Papa Deuce said:
What do the arrows mean?
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I am sure that potential clients could associate the arrows with going "back"; however, they are also going down, so they can indicate the act of "getting down."

I think that the logo is awesome. May I suggest making the record a little bit smaller, so that it would be the same size as a regular "O"?
 
Well... I've been waiting an opportunity to speak in this forum. Since none has yet been presented I will speak anyhow. :D

Papa, "oldies" has a broad meaning to audiences. In reality, '70s and '80s are not "oldies". These decades are better referred to as "retro".

"Oldies" is best left to refer to music that was released when the Baby Boomers' parents were young and still partying. That's mid '60s and before. Pre-Beatles as it were.

I dunno about rock but I can definately share some suggestions for Country music. Remember, Country is the oldest form of American popular music. It existed long before Bill Haley and Elvis stole the style of artists that Motown picked up later.

American Country music has influenced everyone from ABBA to ZZ Top. Popular styles can be found in some of the old Bluegrass tunes that were written back in the 1930s. Gosh, look at Hank Williams, Jr. He's made a fortune on his Daddy's songs. He ain't alone.

My suggestion would be to get some Legion and VFW shows. Play what they like, get what you don't have and give the music some thought. These folks can be very loyal and they'll give you the best references.

I know you don't like Country. Neither did I at one time. But it's big and has a long history behind it. Besides, Country still has real musicians playing real instruments. And you can dance to it. How about that? ;)

"There'll be times when you want to hold on but you've gotta let go." Kenny Chesney.
 
Fred, that is why the name Hank came up with works better that what I was looking at.

BTW, I like new country and SOME old cold country... I like Johnny Cash and Duane Eddy. I LOVE Patsy Cline.

Oh, we had a station that called itself an oldies station here in Phlliy.... they played TONS of 70's music.
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while nothing is there yet, www.retrospins.com is now registered by me.
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Does this make me The Retro Spinner? :sqwink:

Sorry, Johnny!
 
Well, there you are. I'm sure Uncle Rick will add his thoughts. ;)

In the meantime, old or classic country isn't just Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. George Jones is in there, too.

Also, there are:

Ronnie Milsap
Ricky Skaggs
The Osborne Brothers
Marty Stuart (old country with a new flair)
Kentucky Headhunters/Brother Phelps
John Conlee
Brenda Lee
Porter Wagoner/Dolly Parton
Statler Brothers
Eddy Arnold
"Whispering" Bill Anderson
Roger Miller

There are many more. Here's a good collection: Amazon.com: Country Stars on CD: Various Artists: Music@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q9KDJYK1L.@@AMEPARAM@@51Q9KDJYK1L
 
Papa Deuce said:
Does this make me The Retro Spinner? :sqwink:

Sorry, Johnny!
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Hey, I just added a little thing on my You Tube video from last Friday's 50th anniversary party: "Coincidentally, The Vinyl Spinner is able to provide the closest thing to an authentic 'retro' dance."

Ha! So there!! :)
 
Another version:

RetroSpins4.jpg
 
Hank, I like that. Go with it.... if you can just add a name and phone number that I gave you...

Only question I have is, do you think the word "dance" should be in the line with the 70's, 80's....?

Also, shouldn't it be "apostrophe" s for the decades? Not 100% sure...

70's 80's
 
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