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Post by oldtimer on Sept 30, 2008 21:32:26 GMT
It aint all about the money mate. Im sure you would rather be playing in a band than spinning a few records.
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 1, 2008 10:07:47 GMT
Im just pointin out Jerry does like money..
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Post by rhinoreggie on Oct 1, 2008 12:53:18 GMT
It's a sad fact I get paid more to play other peoples music as a Dj than I have in any band I've been in
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 1, 2008 14:04:39 GMT
Maybe you should try,n, be a crap D.J?
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Post by fredperry on Oct 1, 2008 17:34:30 GMT
DJs dont sell t-shirts, programmes, tour DVDs & CDs or do any real skills (like play instruments!). Someone told me once that during the 60s if you got a DJ (as oppossed to a live group) it was considered then as a poor night out!
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Post by Linda on Oct 1, 2008 18:02:30 GMT
Been to many shows that had a DJ to fill in when the bands were taking a break or setting up and it helped pass the time. It is hard as an audience being crammed up at the front and/or just standing there. At least you can dance while you wait or just enjoy the music. Most of the DJs always play the type of music the shows that the venues put on. I've got to hear lots of good tunes I hadn't heard in awhile because of the DJs.
They all might not know how to play an instrument but they have to know what the audience want and to have to know when to fade the music onto the next one.
Yes I know a few DJs clubs and radio, I've watched them set up and do their things, it is harder than you think.
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Post by Hugh on Oct 1, 2008 18:30:12 GMT
They have to stay awake and fade one tune into another and say "I'll see what I can do".
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Post by rhinoreggie on Oct 1, 2008 19:56:17 GMT
DJs dont sell t-shirts, programmes, tour DVDs & CDs or do any real skills (like play instruments!). Someone told me once that during the 60s if you got a DJ (as oppossed to a live group) it was considered then as a poor night out! Well this Dj can play five instruments & I've never sold any of that merchandise in a band. Ask any dance Dj about DVDs & CDs, I bet you'd find they sell more mix cd's & DVDs than most bands sell their own releases. Thats why they took compilation albums out the charts as proper bands weren't getting a look in. In fact I believe in about 2001, it was announced that the sales of vinyl decks had for the first time outstripped that of guitars.
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 2, 2008 8:08:04 GMT
I used to find when i played gigs with my bands over the years the D.J would as we finished our set, play Ghost Town or the Stray Cats before going back to the usual blank wallpaper stuff-as if to say i can top you guys..
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Post by Hugh on Oct 2, 2008 14:56:33 GMT
I'd have Sandinista in my pile.
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 2, 2008 15:28:54 GMT
Yep..not my favourite Clash album, but i never was a wack-attack type bloke.
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Post by fredperry on Oct 2, 2008 20:58:01 GMT
I've been a DJ and I'm a musician - believe me there is a big and terrifying difference!
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Post by bazza on Oct 2, 2008 22:28:04 GMT
It's a sad fact I get paid more to play other peoples music as a Dj than I have in any band I've been in Same here. But I'll always turn down a DJ spot for a gig with my band even if we are only getting paid in beer.
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Post by roddy byers on Oct 3, 2008 7:15:39 GMT
Well done guys* Keep music Live - warts,n,all!
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Post by bazza on Oct 3, 2008 17:39:10 GMT
Well done guys* Keep music Live - warts,n,all! We are playing tonight for 6 pints. The other 2 are driving so it looks like I will get their share. Well, it is my birthday tomorrow. ;D
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