Dear Not a Band Band,
In some cities, there is usually a fair misunderstanding of electronic performances and the 'dj' culture that shrouds the audience mystery of 'live electronic music'. Until you are able to successfully create a name for yourself and the music which you produce builds a respectable following, you will most often be treated much like a DJ would, with little respect on the creative side of things, and more expectations for your 'versatility'.
In my opinion, you should have taken the spot to play small sets in between the others... In actuality, that would have been the best opportunity to play for *any* of the bands playing there that evening. You'd have the focus of each group's interest and the benefit of the hype that each band before you built up. One important thing to remember is audience communication, however, and to pop on the mic before you start playing to introduce yourself and what you do, would work wonders on those who thought you were just a 'filler-dj'.
It usually sucks to play the opening slot of a larger show, no matter how long the set - there just isnt enough audience built up by then. But that doesnt mean you can't work it. I think showmanship and audience interaction are super important and what better time to do it than when you can ask the *names* of all 7 people in the venue. ;)
Peace, hope i helped to a degree...
Nate
www.neferiu.com/mantra
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From: narendramusic@hotmail.com (Hilesh Patel)
Date: 4/14/2003 08:11 AM (Mountain Standard Time)
To: idm@hyperreal.org
Subject: [idm] rock n roll
dear ann landers
I have a show coming up this week. On a roster of seven acts we (1
laptop-turntable peep, 1 live video mixing peep)are the only "electronic"
one. It is a benefit concert for a local radio station. When asking for our
spot we were told that we could play in between sets instead of a set liek
the rest. Much more happened but when we evetually complained about having
the opening spot on the ticket, where we could finally play at least a 30
minute continuous set, we were told that we were orginally offered a prime
spot playing in between sets so.....I realize we're not a band band, but is
this old hat, old news, am i overreacting...
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