DirtySanchez wrote:Yeah Steve, but how many monkeys will shove bananas up their butt's for the door?
How many times will a dj ever have to play to the opening dj and the waitstaff?

I dont how many monkeys would be willing, but Id pay a dollar to watch one try
I hear what your saying and its all about paying dues for sure, but in my opinion the only things a DJ and band share in common are they are both entertainers that deliver music. The methods, logistics, reasons and skill sets for the delivery are completely different.
DirtySanchez wrote:I agree, it's not the dj's fault or the bartenders, as BDR said about a week ago: "Provide a QUALITY service and you'll have no worries."
No truer words right there.
And to that point, JP hit it right on the head. What can we do as bands to create a unique "experience" for the fans? Its true that both
can coexist together in the same night in this area, though I think its rare. I just played the Saloon Saturday and have many times in the past. As soon as JP Mills turns up the THUMP, THUMP, THUMP pulse...more people hit the dance floor. Of course, maybe the bands I played with sucked
todd17063 wrote:HUH ??? please type all posts with the caplock ON so I can hear you !!! Next Dj I see i'm gonna run his ass over with my Rascal scooter !!! I don't mind bars having a Dj, however its becoming more and more evident that they are taking over. Like i said i'm not in it for the money. If I could i would play street corners I just want to get out and play. If i make a buck or two thats fine. Djs are just in it for the money. I know around here in mifflin county all the Djs play is that hip hop crap and i'm sure as hell not changing the set list to play that CRAP to get asses in the door. Usually good advertising handles that. I know bar owners are all about bottom line and i totally respect that. ok gotta run, the scooter is done charging i gotta go get my free senior cup of coffee from Mickey D's

Todd, Im not trying to bust on you or be disrespectful. I quoted your thoughts because they allow me to illustrate my point. The things you say have been said by many here on rockpage. Im not just replying to you, but to others interested in the topic as well. Come on dude, you know how it works here

At least we are being civil and having good discussion. So far
Haha, but to address your reply to me.....
If you want to run a DJ over thats on you. Consequences, consequences

To play devils advocate here. You would play for nothing just to play? Would you undercut a band just to do that? Arent you then guilty of doing what you are accusing DJs of? Be careful of those double edge standards, friend. DJs arent undercutting anybody....Ive laid out my counterpoints to that argument already and feel no need to restate them. You either get what Im saying or you dont. You eithre agree with it or you dont.....either is fine.
Todd and others who dont care about playing for money, thats cool....TOTALLY. However, there are some of us who actually do like to make a buck or two to play. Some even count on it to live a better lifestyle, put some food on the table, or like me - enjoy buying cool new toys. We care about this stuff. Its possible to love the music AND want to be compensated for it too.
I also hear your point about not wanting to change your setlist to include hip-hop or whatever the trend is these days. That is your choice. By making that choice though, and not adapting to the changing times, then you really have no room to bitch when the things around you ARE changing and you are left sitting in the dust.