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

[randysinger <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I find one of the best ways to get the party started (besides 
intrinsically happy people or alcohol) is to  talk to the guests before 
the show or during the break. I thank them for being there and ask THEM 
WHAT IS THEIR FAVORITE SONG OR IF THERE ARE ANY CELEBRATIONS THEY WISH 
TO COMMEMORATE.

Even if you do not have their favorite song, offer to play something 
similar. Once they feel honored in this way, you increase the chances 
they will dance and this encourages others to either dance as well or 
it tells others that "wow, you must be good, look at those people 
dancing!" Dedicate the song to them before you play it. Like smokey, 
shine the light on the audience, make them the star. You will shine 
like the moon shine via reflection of the sun.

Talk to your audience as if they were One person. Speak intimately and 
proudly. There is a wall that exists between you and the audience. Do 
not expect them to climb it. Break it down.

R.