Re: advice on setting the right atmosphere for a private party

["Emile D'Amico" <edamico@xxxxxxx>]

Doc,

   If they've heard you before they know what they're
Getting. This can take off some pressure.
   One rule that works is to play more mellow stuff
during dinner. As people drink more you can start to let it rip.
    A drummer that I work with would always tell the
audience , "the more you drink the better we sound".

  Good luck,
Emile "Diggs" D'Amico

>>> Dennis B. Alters MD <dr.alters-wizardsway@xxxxxxx> 06/26/04 03:36 AM >>>

Hi,
 
We were glad to get a surprise adult birthday party for someone turning 50. Kind of a swanky place in Newport Beach. We are a little nervous figuring out if we should be background music for conversation, kick ass show band or try to get a bunch of possibly up tight professional people dancing with a snowball like a 5th grade cottillion get together.
 
Any ideas on how to make this successful is appreciated. The hostess is unsure of what to expect in terms of the crowd attitude and participation. We would like to blend in when appropriate but also demonstrate what our group can do in terms of providing a really fun dance atmosphere. However this group may feel awkward in anything more expressive than foot tapping. There will be a few party animals but mostly conservative adults.
 
The hostess has also given us permission to leave our cards and flyers etc. for marketing. We are hoping to do well with this crowd for the future.
 
Advice appreciated.
 
Doc



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Dennis "Doc" Alters 

Harp and Vocals 
The Alternators 
www.thealternatorsband.com




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