4th of July gig

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karaoke_carlos

karaoke_carlos

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I just got a phone call to do a local fireworks show. They want me to play some "filler" music (all genres) for the pre-fireworks show. Then, on cue, I have to play their fireworks music.

Really excited to do this, but would love some insight and/or recommendations. I'm guessing I'll be staying away from the heavy rap and perhaps even hip hop and concentrate on pop, mainstream, classic rock and such... any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!
 
hmm Katie Perry comes to mind go figure.

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Jon Tuck said:
hmm Katie Perry comes to mind go figure.
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That was 3 minutes and 54 seconds of my life, that Betty Boop will never return to me... :sqerr:

I will remember to have your statute of limitations renewed just for that... yorofl:


I'd love to throw some Beib back at ya, but that would probably amount to a war crime in anybodies book...


Try something American instead... :sqcool:

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so here's another question... since it's a civic show (city is putting it on), should I play more "vanilla" selections rather than Top 40 and current hits?
 
Keep it Family Friendly. I used to do this every year at the Resort where I DJd. Just before the Fireworks play America The Beautiful by Ray Charles or Star Spangled Banner by Whitney Houston (If it has not already been sung as an opening act. You will have to time it just right and let the organizer know this so the timing can be added to the Cue Start. Make an announcement for everyone to stand. If you are going to play SSB then play the Ray Charles earlier.
There are some Patriotic Soldier Songs by some Country Singers that are well received by all. Make a dedication to them somewhere along the line.
 
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Dedicate this one to all the Soldiers/Veterans Everywhere

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If only you can use an outdoor stage screen you can do the following as music videos.
Saturday in the Park?? - Chicago
LONG COOL WOMAN IN A BLACK DRESS - The Hollies??
Nickelback - Far Away??
Here Without You - 3 Doors Down
Beach Boys - I Get Around??
Lily Was Here - Candy Dulfer
All She Wants To Do Is Dance - Don Henley
Teach Me How To Dougie - Cali Swag District
Wobble - V.I.C. (You will have the whole Crowd Dancing to this!)
Walk It Out - UNK
 
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