No more Scooter?

[twoplanekid]

My wife will be very upset if she can’t see Scooter the DJ at the squares. According to the other on line news in a letter to the editor, rumor has it that “the entertainment department is going to do away with all DJ’s that entertain the residents at all the squares”. Is line dancing the problem? I hope that this rumor is not correct!

[skip0358]

Sure hope that's just another Rumor.

[Mleeja]

I believe Scooter was at LSL last night. He is very popular. I can't see them doing away with an act that brings lots of people to the squares.

[TVMayor]

Same letter says, "all line dancers will be band from dancing at the squares".

[graciegirl]

Same letter says, "all line dancers will be band from dancing at the squares".

She said "next thing we'll hear is that all line dancers will be BAND from dancing at the squares."

Here ya go Mr. TwoPlane. The number for the recreation department. 352) 750-5411

Please let us know about Scooter and the banding of the line dancers.

I wonder if the original rumor had more to do with banning of motor scooters on mm paths?

[JoMar]

If they would play Mozart they would line dance to it.

[Chi-Town]

If they would play Mozart they would line dance to it.
So true.

[Topspinmo]

Didn't know there was so many line dance haters in the villages? Far as I know line dancing not against village law yet like maybe polka:eclipsee_gold_cup:

You know once start ruling out the unwanted by few where does it stop? What's next golfers that can't drive 50 yards? Tennis players that can't hit over the ball. Pickleball players that can't dink. Softball players that can't run? And last but not the end, dancers that can't dance.

:beer3:

[Miles42]

The squares should all be about having fun. No matter what is happening you can join in.

[graciegirl]

I like line dancers, but not so much the ones who bop people. Actually I am jealous of them, all moving in perfect unison. I zig when I should zag.

I am just trying to point out that it COULD be a rumor, Scooter and the line dancers running off with each other .

To Stonecrest, on Motor Scooters.

[Taltarzac725]

My wife will be very upset if she can’t see Scooter the DJ at the squares. According to the other on line news in a letter to the editor, rumor has it that “the entertainment department is going to do away with all DJ’s that entertain the residents at all the squares”. Is line dancing the problem? I hope that this rumor is not correct!

It looks like it was a Petition to ban line dancers from the Squares. I could be wrong though.

[dbussone]

I like line dancers, but not so much the ones who bop people. Actually I am jealous of them, all moving in perfect unison. I zig when I should zag.



I am just trying to point out that it COULD be a rumor, Scooter and the line dancers running off with each other .



To Stonecrest, on Motor Scooters.



After they are band?

[Taltarzac725]

Could be a legal liability thing if the Petition was to keep the line dancing not stop it??

I would not think they would have much of a case though if someone got injured by line dancing. It is an assumption of risk like playing golf and getting hit by an errant ball. Maybe if you are swimming in a pool and get hit by a golf ball and drown. Highly unlikely but it could happen.

My Dad had a friend from college who later in life had drunk from a beer bottle on a golf course and the bee that was in it took offense when he drank. He did not know there was a bee in there and swallowed. His throat swelled up and he could not breathe. Bee Inside Beer Bottle Blamed In Golfer`s Death - tribunedigital-chicagotribune (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-09-18/news/9003180193_1_elmer-kurzka-stung-medinah-country-club)

[Topspinmo]

Could be a legal liability thing if the Petition was to keep the line dancing not stop it??

I would not think they would have much of a case though if someone got injured by line dancing. It is an assumption of risk like playing golf and getting hit by an errant ball. Maybe if you are swimming in a pool and get hit by a golf ball and drown. Highly unlikely but it could happen.

My Dad had a friend from college who later in life had drunk from a beer bottle on a golf course and the bee that was in it took offense when he drank. He did not know there was a bee in there and swallowed. His throat swelled up and he could not breathe. Bee Inside Beer Bottle Blamed In Golfer`s Death - tribunedigital-chicagotribune (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-09-18/news/9003180193_1_elmer-kurzka-stung-medinah-country-club)

There you go! Beer should be band from golf courses.

[Topspinmo]

The squares should all be about having fun. No matter what is happening you can join in.

:bigbow:

[Bogie Shooter]

My wife will be very upset if she can’t see Scooter the DJ at the squares. According to the other on line news in a letter to the editor, rumor has it that “the entertainment department is going to do away with all DJ’s that entertain the residents at all the squares”. Is line dancing the problem? I hope that this rumor is not correct!

She said "next thing we'll hear is that all line dancers will be BAND from dancing at the squares."

Here ya go Mr. TwoPlane. The number for the recreation department. 352) 750-5411

Please let us know about Scooter and the banding of the line dancers.

I wonder if the original rumor had more to do with banning of motor scooters on mm paths?
Here is another place to check, before, you spread a rumor.
Customer Service Center
Phone: 352-753-4508 • Fax: 352-751-3936
Email Customer Service
Erica Ramos: Erica.Ramos@districtgov.org

[jimbo2012]

I heard from several performers that they are REQUIRED to play line dancing music if they want to not.

Even if it doesn't go with their style.

[twoplanekid]

Here is another place to check, before, you spread a rumor.
Customer Service Center
Phone: 352-753-4508 • Fax: 352-751-3936
Email Customer Service
Erica Ramos: Erica.Ramos@districtgov.org

I posted this rumor because the message was already online last night at the other news site. Sorry, I didn’t know that I had check and then double check everything I post to this site. I did mention twice that it’s only a rumor at this point in time. Hopefully, someone will get to the truth and find that nothing has changed! Have a great weekend down south in that wonderful place.
P.S. As I am in Ohio, I will call the number to see what’s up and then let you know.

[Taltarzac725]

I heard from several performers that they are REQUIRED to play line dancing music if they want to not.

Even if it doesn't go with their style.

Are not most songs suitable to line dancing? We used to go to country music places for line dancing when I went out often with the U of Denver Library Students but I have seen line dancers in the Villages dancing to just about anything. LINE DANCING LESSONS with Country Music Minute - YouTube (https://youtu.be/Onh-INk0zZU)

[outlaw]

Didn't know there was so many line dance haters in the villages? Far as I know line dancing not against village law yet like maybe polka:eclipsee_gold_cup:

You know once start ruling out the unwanted by few where does it stop? What's next golfers that can't drive 50 yards? Tennis players that can't hit over the ball. Pickleball players that can't dink. Softball players that can't run? And last but not the end, dancers that can't dance.

:beer3:

That's a good start. Especially the people who can't drive a golf ball 50 yards. Include people who can't drive off the green until they fill out their score card; can't rake their foot prints in the bunkers, can't fix their pitch marks, and can't play ready golf. What's next; line dancing on the tee box?

[outlaw]

I posted this rumor because the message was already online last night at the other news site. Sorry, I didn’t know that I had check and then double check everything I post to this site. I did mention twice that it’s only a rumor at this point in time. Hopefully, someone will get to the truth and find that nothing has changed! Have a great weekend down south in that wonderful place.
P.S. As I am in Ohio, I will call the number to see what’s up and then let you know.

You don't. It's a forum. Post what you want.

[outlaw]

The squares should all be about having fun. No matter what is happening you can join in.

Tell that to the couple that got jail time for having fun at the town square.

[ColdNoMore]

You don't. It's a forum. Post what you want.

:agree:

[graciegirl]

That's a good start. Especially the people who can't drive a golf ball 50 yards. Include people who can't drive off the green until they fill out their score card; can't rake their foot prints in the bunkers, can't fix their pitch marks, and can't play ready golf. What's next; line dancing on the tee box?

I am almost certain that I was asked to sign a petition that said that golfers who use drivers off a forward tee of less than a hundred yards on the executive courses are band. That's o.k. my driver quit on me last week.

[skyking]

I think you mean "banned" (although a band on the golf courses would be a nice touch).

[graciegirl]

I think you mean "banned" (although a band on the golf courses would be a nice touch).

No. Band. Do your research. Read the letter on the online news. She said band. Don't let this white hair fool ya.

You know, now that you mentioned it, a band on the golf course .........no that would slow play. And they would have to wear golf shirts.

[n8xwb]

So, if this were true and we had no more DJs, just live bands performing, what is the consensus? Is this good or bad? I know I always prefer a band. I can turn on my stereo at home and listen to music all day.

There are many entertainers in the area who never get to perform on the squares while we get plenty of DJs (ugh). How about SSnakeyez on the square, or RockUs??? Much better than DJs IMHO.

Also, I'd venture to say that while most of us would and do pay to see live performances at the Sharon or Savannah Centers, not many would pay to see a DJ, so why should we pay for a DJ at the squares unless of course no other live entertainment is available?

As for line dancers...they can dance to and do dance to live music...there is no need for DJs to dance in a line!

Comments??

[graciegirl]

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[BK001]

And the Banned Played On ...

[JoMar]

No. Band. Do your research. Read the letter on the online news. She said band. Don't let this white hair fool ya.

You know, now that you mentioned it, a band on the golf course .........no that would slow play. And they would have to wear golf shirts.

And your foursome would have to line dance to their next shot :)

[JoMar]

So, if this were true and we had no more DJs, just live bands performing, what is the consensus? Is this good or bad? I know I always prefer a band. I can turn on my stereo at home and listen to music all day.

There are many entertainers in the area who never get to perform on the squares while we get plenty of DJs (ugh). How about SSnakeyez on the square, or RockUs??? Much better than DJs IMHO.

Also, I'd venture to say that while most of us would and do pay to see live performances at the Sharon or Savannah Centers, not many would pay to see a DJ, so why should we pay for a DJ at the squares unless of course no other live entertainment is available?



As for line dancers...they can dance to and do dance to live music...there is no need for DJs to dance in a line!

Comments??

How did we pay for the entertainment at the squares? A DJ like scooter is more than someone that just plays music, he is entertaining and draws crowds to the squares. The good news for you is there are never 3 DJ's a night, if you want live music one or two of the squares will always have live music. The objective here is to provide something for everyone, not narrow choices more than the three squares can accommodate.

[n8xwb]

I use the word "we" collectively. Perhaps $$ isn't coming out of your pocket, or mine, but someone (perhaps the store owners, perhaps a Sumter County grant) is paying for every performer at every square. So I guess I ask again, what are our preferences? (You never mentioned if you would actually buy a ticket to see a DJ at a performing arts center.) We all have opinions and this blog is one way of voicing them. I, for one, would prefer live bands, not DJs as I stated and do not feel that bands in anyway infringe on folks being able to line dance.

[Bogie Shooter]

I use the word "we" collectively. Perhaps $$ isn't coming out of your pocket, or mine, but someone (perhaps the store owners, perhaps a Sumter County grant) is paying for every performer at every square. So I guess I ask again, what are our preferences? (You never mentioned if you would actually buy a ticket to see a DJ at a performing arts center.) We all have opinions and this blog is one way of voicing them. I, for one, would prefer live bands, not DJs as I stated and do not feel that bands in anyway infringe on folks being able to line dance.

No perhaps. The merchants and in the case of Sumter County a grant.

[kstew43]

Scooter is awesome....

although he's a "DJ" in the true sense...and line dancing is his thing.....he teaches you what to do.....




Scooter gets everyone excited and they are having so much fun....so they don't even realize they are exercising...

WE WANT SCOOTER....WE WANT SCOOTER....

come on people don't get him ousted.... lets get a petition to keep Scooter....

[Shimpy]

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[jblum315]

The band was banned from playing line dancing music but the line dancers brought their own band, who had been banned from playing polkas in the street

[Bogie Shooter]

Scooter is awesome....

although he's a "DJ" in the true sense...and line dancing is his thing.....he teaches you what to do.....




Scooter gets everyone excited and they are having so much fun....so they don't even realize they are exercising...

WE WANT SCOOTER....WE WANT SCOOTER....

come on people don't get him ousted.... lets get a petition to keep Scooter....
Have you confirmed he has been banned?

[RickeyD]

The squares should all be about having fun. No matter what is happening you can join in.

Are you sure about this ? :evil6:

[Mleeja]

Have you confirmed he has been banned?

I suggest that if one is concerned about the possible loss of Scooter the DJ, they attend Welcome Wednesday and ask The Villsges management. They may not be the ones making the decision, but I am sure they know what is happening.

[kstew43]

Have you confirmed he has been banned?

unlike some people on this forum... I truely don't have the time to do all the research....make all the calls and attend all the necessary meetings just to verify all the simple information that is posted on this forum.

I generally tend to take people at the word. Time will tell..

[twoplanekid]

I suggest that if one is concerned about the possible loss of Scooter the DJ, they attend Welcome Wednesday and ask The Villsges management. They may not be the ones making the decision, but I am sure they know what is happening.

A good idea! As per Bogie Shooters suggestion, I sent an email to Erica Ramos for clarification on the DJs at the squares. As it sometimes takes time for them to respond, the Wednesday thing might be quicker.

[Trayderjoe]

How did we pay for the entertainment at the squares? A DJ like scooter is more than someone that just plays music, he is entertaining and draws crowds to the squares. The good news for you is there are never 3 DJ's a night, if you want live music one or two of the squares will always have live music. The objective here is to provide something for everyone, not narrow choices more than the three squares can accommodate.

Scooter is awesome....

although he's a "DJ" in the true sense...and line dancing is his thing.....he teaches you what to do.....

Scooter gets everyone excited and they are having so much fun....so they don't even realize they are exercising...

WE WANT SCOOTER....WE WANT SCOOTER....

come on people don't get him ousted.... lets get a petition to keep Scooter....

My wife and I wholeheartedly agree. Scooter is our favorite DJ and we enjoy how much fun he has when he performs. Soon we will be there full time, but every time we come down, we check to see if and where Scooter is playing. And yes, we do join the line dancers, isn't having fun one of the goals of living in the Villages?

[Taltarzac725]

My wife and I wholeheartedly agree. Scooter is our favorite DJ and we enjoy how much fun he has when he performs. Soon we will be there full time, but every time we come down, we check to see if and where Scooter is playing. And yes, we do join the line dancers, isn't having fun one of the goals of living in the Villages?

Where will Scooter be on any given day??

[twoplanekid]

If and when I listen to my wife, she gives me super advice. I just sent Scooter an email asking him if he knows anything about this matter.

click on link below for scooter times

The Villages (http://scooterthedj.com/villages/)

[Taltarzac725]

If and when I listen to my wife, she gives me super advice. I just sent Scooter an email asking him if he knows anything about this matter.

click on link below for scooter times

The Villages (http://scooterthedj.com/villages/)

The Villages (http://scooterthedj.com/villages/)

Thanks for posting that link.

[Rango]

Here is another place to check, before, you spread a rumor.
Customer Service Center
Phone: 352-753-4508 • Fax: 352-751-3936
Email Customer Service
Erica Ramos: Erica.Ramos@districtgov.org

It's more fun to spread rumors. Don't spoil things with fact, :o)

[xkeowner]

The June entertainment schedule in today's paper still includes Scooter the DJ.

[Mleeja]

unlike some people on this forum... I truely don't have the time to do all the research....make all the calls and attend all the necessary meetings just to verify all the simple information that is posted on this forum.

I generally tend to take people at the word. Time will tell..

If you believe everything you read on this forum..... If two men say they are Jesus, at least one of them is wrong. Gotta do the research.

I see where Scooter is scheduled for all 3 squares in June. So we are safe for at least another month.

[skyking]

This thread is the best promo that Scooter could ever imagine. ... and all free. 😃

[zonerboy]

We don't like cand music!
Give us live banneds only!
Hoo, Hoo, Hoo.

[tedquick]

And the Banned Played On ...

BK, that is funny!! :)

[tedquick]

We don't like cand music!
Give us live banneds only!
Hoo, Hoo, Hoo.

And that's funny too!! :):)

[Taltarzac725]

Quite a banned aid!!!!

[600th Photo Sq]

Since this is about Scooter the " DJ " and DJ's in general along with the " Line Dancers " I will keep to the subject. Scooter has been in The Villages a very long time and without a doubt one of the most popular. Scooter used to play a wide variety of music to try to please everyone including visiting children...then he changed.

Well a few months ago I spoke to Scooter @Sumter Landing and during the conversation I asked him why he radically changed his format to basically accommodate the line dance crowd ( my words) his reply...because they will complain to management. So I said to him so basically you are being forced or bullied into playing the music what best suits the line dancers...His reply..YES !

Scooter is a terrific guy and it is a shame that he had to change. He has literally thousand of all types of music that he can pretty much take care of any request...But..his hands are tied.

As for the Line Dance crowd I can see why they are in favor of simply because of what I have stated.

I have watched the Line Dance crowd from time to time with mild amusement...all of them yes all..look bored, 40% stare at their feet, the others stare off in the distance like Zombies, shuffling forward , side to side, and a twirl now and then...all without making eye contact. They pretty much take over the space that " Real Dancers " would like and feel slighted when a tune comes on that is not to their liking.

Which brings to mind while having a cold brew last week @Sumter Landing during intermission a song by Michael McDonald came on " Real Love " and the " Zombies Line Dancers " tried to line dance to the song...it was actually Hilarious watching them stumbling around..I finished my beer and left before I fell over laughing so hard.

I do believe and predict that management will keep Scooter, however long term I also think that Scooter will gradually revert back to his original style..why ? The Line Dancers " Zombies " their numbers dwindle and they will fade into the Florida Sunset because of the upcoming changes in entertainment @the Squares .

[Topspinmo]

Since this is about Scooter the " DJ " and DJ's in general along with the " Line Dancers " I will keep to the subject. Scooter has been in The Villages a very long time and without a doubt one of the most popular. Scooter used to play a wide variety of music to try to please everyone including visiting children...then he changed.

Well a few months ago I spoke to Scooter @Sumter Landing and during the conversation I asked him why he radically changed his format to basically accommodate the line dance crowd ( my words) his reply...because they will complain to management. So I said to him so basically you are being forced or bullied into playing the music what best suits the line dancers...His reply..YES !

Scooter is a terrific guy and it is a shame that he had to change. He has literally thousand of all types of music that he can pretty much take care of any request...But..his hands are tied.

As for the Line Dance crowd I can see why they are in favor of simply because of what I have stated.

I have watched the Line Dance crowd from time to time with mild amusement...all of them yes all..look bored, 40% stare at their feet, the others stare off in the distance like Zombies, shuffling forward , side to side, and a twirl now and then...all without making eye contact. They pretty much take over the space that " Real Dancers " would like and feel slighted when a tune comes on that is not to their liking.

Which brings to mind while having a cold brew last week @Sumter Landing during intermission a song by Michael McDonald came on " Real Love " and the " Zombies Line Dancers " tried to line dance to the song...it was actually Hilarious watching them stumbling around..I finished my beer and left before I fell over laughing so hard.

I do believe and predict that management will keep Scooter, however long term I also think that Scooter will gradually revert back to his original style..why ? The Line Dancers " Zombies " their numbers dwindle and they will fade into the Florida Sunset because of the upcoming changes in entertainment @the Squares .


I have to laugh when you the term real dancers. That leaves out 80% on the dance floor reguardless what's beng played. I relate that term to real golfers. :1rotfl:

I been there several times never seen line dancers take over the entire dance floor or dance every song. No, I don't line dance.

As far as sticking to the topic I think you hatered for line dances subconscious got you off topic.

[twoplanekid]

Late last evening, I received this message from Scooter the DJ and I quote:

“Rick,
I'm on the June schedule! See the Daily Sun or go to The Villages (http://www.scooterthedj.com/villages)
My entire schedule is there!
Guess I'm not a DJ?!
All the best,
Scooter
Please excuse mic text blunders! Sent from my iPhone”

I am waiting on a reply from The Villages to maybe put this to rest or elucidate the situation.

[jackiez45]

So, if this were true and we had no more DJs, just live bands performing, what is the consensus? Is this good or bad? I know I always prefer a band. I can turn on my stereo at home and listen to music all day.

There are many entertainers in the area who never get to perform on the squares while we get plenty of DJs (ugh). How about SSnakeyez on the square, or RockUs??? Much better than DJs IMHO.

Also, I'd venture to say that while most of us would and do pay to see live performances at the Sharon or Savannah Centers, not many would pay to see a DJ, so why should we pay for a DJ at the squares unless of course no other live entertainment is available?

As for line dancers...they can dance to and do dance to live music...there is no need for DJs to dance in a line!

Comments??This may be because of the line dancers. They take up the entire dance area. Line dancers should be kept to one side and be considerate of others that like to dance as partners. It very rude to take over the entire area with line dancing.

[tallmanf]

What a bunch of snobs. The villages golf courses are for everyone, good and bad players. What's ur rush, u r retired. Relax and left everyone enjoy the place we allllllll pay for

[jackiez45]

I think it is due to the line dancers. They take over the entire area which is rude for the ones that like to dance with partners. The line dancers should not take over. There are many classes to do line dancing.

[DonaElena10]

I feel sure that is a rumor! For The Villages Eterntaiment Dept. that would be like cutting off their nose to spite their face! He is the one and only DJ who brings in crowds of people, who spend tons of Money eating & drinking & shopping at the Merchants businesses at our Squares. In summertime the crowds even stay huge, what with all the grandkids here for the Camp Villages program and those that spend time with grandparents cuz they live nearby and have told Grammy and Gramps to "let them know when Scooter is here"! He pays especially great attention to all the Grandkids! He is most likely the highest quality entertainer in The Villages, and very community supportive! Don't believe everything you hear! Helen

[tallmanf]

Boy u people are judgemental today.. Line dancers are having fun their way. Good grief leave people alone, do what u want and let them do what they want.

[gbrown95]

Scooter is one of the favorites at the square and he would be a big loss. Some DJ'S aren't very good but he is an exception. If you like fun at the Square go see him.

[kstew43]

"""""I have watched the Line Dance crowd from time to time with mild amusement...all of them yes all..look bored, 40% stare at their feet, the others stare off in the distance like Zombies, shuffling forward , side to side, and a twirl now and then...all without making eye contact. """"

I feel the same way.....they never look like there having any fun..... but there is a exception. theres a older lady gray haired....seems she must of been a dance instructor....she is always smiling...twirling her arms and seemly giving out instructions....love her.... then theres the bottle/visor lady....shes just out there.....attracting as much attention as she can....on purpose or not? but besides those 2....the rest seem like drones....

Kinda like karaoke....when there good...there boring.....when there bad....its great....

[600th Photo Sq]

I have to laugh when you the term real dancers. That leaves out 80% on the dance floor reguardless what's beng played. I relate that term to real golfers. :1rotfl:

I been there several times never seen line dancers take over the entire dance floor or dance every song. No, I don't line dance.

As far as sticking to the topic I think you hatered for line dances subconscious got you off topic.

I have to smile at your comments regarding my post and could easily pick them apart, however....I don't have the energy or the patience.

[capecodbob]

I think the music programs at the 3 town squares should be a nice mixture so that there is something for EVERYONE. If a previous poster is correct and the music is being tailored for one particular group, that's not a good idea.
But, between the jammed line dancing and all the "saves seats" we rarely go anymore.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

As far as I'm concerned, if they never had another DJ it would be to soon. When I bought here I was told that there was live music in the squares every night. Being a musician I thought that was great. I moved in only to find that half the time there are people playing recordings and the other half there are the same bands that I've now seen to many times.

Live music, to me, means, several musicians on stage playing together. Not someone playing recordings or doing professional karaoke.

I'm hoping that this new entertainment department does a better job than the last one and we'll see more live bands and a greater variety of music styles.

[bella2272]

DJ's are boring. When there is so much great music in the area why waste money on DJ's. I know a lot of people like to jump around to Scooter but there are a lot more of us that prefer real dancing.

[xhippee]

The ban on DJS at the squares noes Not include Scooter. He is now the ONLY DJ permitted to entertain. Makes no sense, and certainly does not seem fair.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

The ban on DJS at the squares noes Not include Scooter. He is now the ONLY DJ permitted to entertain. Makes no sense, and certainly does not seem fair.

What is the source of this information?

[Dloshkreff]

PLEASE don't get rid of Scooter. He is the best. I love it when he's performing. Everyone loves him. My grandkids and my kids absolutely love him too

[Jimjane]

I don't know of any band that keeps our residents and guests on the dance floor like Scooter. When he is at the square, the line for drinks are longer, the surrounding restaurants appear to be busier and the people appear to be having a great time. Sounds like a win win to me.

s far a line dancing, I have lived in the villages for 3 years and have never seen a conflict. As a matter of fact, a large portion of the line dances are on the dance floor during the break when the band is not playing. Is that music not a form of DJ music?

My 2 cents, if it not broke, don't fix it. As a added note, I am not a line dancer except when Scooter has us out on the dance floor making pizza. But my wife and I enjoy dancing.

If a petition was circulated to stop the petition I would sign it.

[Carpe Diem]

1) Line dancers are going to dance to live music, DJ's, and music played between breaks. People may, or may not have an issue with line dancers - but I don't see a connection between DJ's and line dancing.

2) DJ's can and do play a wider variety of dance music. Live musicians are limited to the number of songs they learn, and their ability to play them. There are some songs being played by live bands - that if I hear them one more time - I'm going to drive my golf cart into Lake Sumter.

3) For many live bands, you will find more people dancing during the breaks between sets when "canned" music is being played. (Line dancing or other.)

4) All types of music lovers visit the squares: Live music lovers, Dancers to the DJ's, and line dancers. There are three squares. Why not give Villagers a choice across the three every night and keep statistics?

[Bogie Shooter]

As far as I'm concerned, if they never had another DJ it would be to soon. When I bought here I was told that there was live music in the squares every night. Being a musician I thought that was great. I moved in only to find that half the time there are people playing recordings and the other half there are the same bands that I've now seen to many times.

Live music, to me, means, several musicians on stage playing together. Not someone playing recordings or doing professional karaoke.

I'm hoping that this new entertainment department does a better job than the last one and we'll see more live bands and a greater variety of music styles.

Just curious, when did this happen??

[2BNTV]

Scooter is very popular and brings good revenue into the squares.

This statement translates into, his playing on an ongoing basis.

He's playing in the squares, four times, in the month of June.

Nuff said........

[kilowatt]

Hahahaha! Well done!

[kilowatt]

And the Banned Played On ...
Well said!

[kilowatt]

Funny!

[rosie 136]

As for Bands or D.J's, for me who LOVES music and dancing, it doesn't make any difference, music is music. The problem seems to be, peeps want most of the music to be line dancing music, (to me that's selfish). There are a lot of dances besides Line Dancing. Just my opinion. :-)

[kcrazorbackfan]

I saw Scooter once on the LPP and twice in the year we've been here and the music and the act is the same. Come to think of it, Uncle Bob's and Rocky plays the same songs act after act. I would imagine that there are so many people here now, it doesn't matter; same song, second verse will still bring them in.

[Shadow8IA]

Can someone post where they saw this? For those that don't already know. Every Friday is DJ night at Spanish Springs. The others squares don't have DJs as often. Is it possible they are just going to discontinue having a DJ every Friday?

[BK001]

Well said!

Thanks Kilo

BK, that is funny!! :)

Thanks Ted

[Marciastef]

A dead giveaway that a message is fraudulent is misspellings. Band refers to a group that plays music, banned means to block something from happening.

[outlaw]

A dead giveaway that a message is fraudulent is misspellings. Band refers to a group that plays music, banned means to block something from happening.

No. It's standard spelling for the average American thanks to public eduindoctrination.

[RickeyD]

A dead giveaway that a message is fraudulent is misspellings. Band refers to a group that plays music, banned means to block something from happening.



Incorrect auto check ?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Just curious, when did this happen??

The Vescos got some kind of permanent gig in Las Vegas. It was announced that Babara is retiring and a new head of entertainment was named.

[twoplanekid]

Thanks for the information Doc. A scan using Google for Barb Vesco will locate an article about her on the other online news source. A Brian Russo replaced her as head of entertainment. His Linked in profile can be found here -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-russo-a39b5569

[jbdlfan]

In my opinion, there will be a subtle change in music over the next few years. As a newer demographic continues to move in to TV, there will be a switch from 40s, 50s and 60s music to more 60s, 70s and eighties. I would imagine that will continue until we start hearing Drake, Beyoncé, Grande and Adele being performed by bands as opposed to DJs. A sixty year old now was just 18 in 1974 and when I turned 18, music took another turn. Good? Bad? it's all relevant.

[alphajean]

Some of the dj's can be done away with. But Scooter is great and has a lot of audience participation and is very entertaining. It would be a shame not to have such great entertainment and some one so popular with the residents. Maybe they should go around and see who draws a crowd and who doesn't and not just arbitrarily cut out all DJs

[Bogie Shooter]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

[bunnyhop]

My wife will be very upset if she can’t see Scooter the DJ at the squares. According to the other on line news in a letter to the editor, rumor has it that “the entertainment department is going to do away with all DJ’s that entertain the residents at all the squares”. Is line dancing the problem? I hope that this rumor is not correct!

The Villages Entertainment told me that Scooter the DJ will always provide entertainment in the squares because they consider him "Entertainment;" not just a DJ. :clap2:

[joec3]

any entertainment should be under review for how it performs and the following it generates. weed out the bad change it up once in awhile. just keep on top of it and replace the duds. whatever they are.

[graciegirl]

What a bunch of snobs. The villages golf courses are for everyone, good and bad players. What's ur rush, u r retired. Relax and left everyone enjoy the place we allllllll pay for

Hi there TallmanF. To whom are you speaking and about what? Translation; Say WHAT?

If you are promoting slow play on the golf course, you will be debated, yelled at, shouted down, and reported to the Ambassadors who can't do a thing or they'll be band.

Who ya callin' a snob?

AND...back to the subject of entertainment at the squares; For free take, for buy complain.

[Fraugoofy]

In my opinion, there will be a subtle change in music over the next few years. As a newer demographic continues to move in to TV, there will be a switch from 40s, 50s and 60s music to more 60s, 70s and eighties. I would imagine that will continue until we start hearing Drake, Beyoncé, Grande and Adele being performed by bands as opposed to DJs. A sixty year old now was just 18 in 1974 and when I turned 18, music took another turn. Good? Bad? it's all relevant.
I agree. Music changes with the generations...

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[rubicon]

My my my this thread is getting the same attention as saving chairs. Line dancers don't get me started:D

[hulahips]

I heard they are keeping scooter and rightly so. He brings in the crowds like rocky! I love scooter and would be upset also!!

[Bonny]

My idea of a DJ is not people like Scooter, Dunning Shaw, Mark Seymour, Suzie Casta, Lisa Beck, Kathleen Kane, C Squared Duo, etc. They are awesome entertaining singers.
But, I will use the term "DJ" when talking about them.

I like the mix of bands & "DJ's". What I like about "DJ's" is they sing a lot of the newer songs. Most of the full bands do not do a lot of these songs. We have so many talented people here that there is room for everyone.
If you don't like who is at one square, go to one of the other squares.
The fact that we even have a choice of 3 different squares is awesome. Let's count our blessings and just enjoy what we have. :thumbup:
I'm not a line dancer, but to each their own. I'm just happy seeing people moving and having fun.
I hope everyone has a wonderful & happy day ! :D

[looneycat]

Incorrect auto check ?

since both are proper spellings for different words they wouldn't be highlighted by spell check.

[lawngilander]

I did my research. It's "banned" not "band."

[graciegirl]

I did my research. It's "banned" not "band."

Not in the original letter to the editor on the online news that was the subject of this whole thread. The letter writer wrote band, instead of banned. We aren't all as dumb as we look, well maybe I am.

[Jima64]

My idea of a DJ is not people like Scooter, Dunning Shaw, Mark Seymour, Suzie Casta, Lisa Beck, Kathleen Kane, C Squared Duo, etc. They are awesome entertaining singers.
But, I will use the term "DJ" when talking about them.

I like the mix of bands & "DJ's". What I like about "DJ's" is they sing a lot of the newer songs. Most of the full bands do not do a lot of these songs. We have so many talented people here that there is room for everyone.
If you don't like who is at one square, go to one of the other squares.
The fact that we even have a choice of 3 different squares is awesome. Let's count our blessings and just enjoy what we have. :thumbup:
I'm not a line dancer, but to each their own. I'm just happy seeing people moving and having fun.
I hope everyone has a wonderful & happy day ! :D
Maybe the people in charge need to pay more if they expect everyone to have a live band. I will listen to scooter or s. Casta anyday over some of the live bands. Look at the crowds and see which ones don't pull the crowds in at the squares.

[Tcat114]

Scooter is NOT A DJ...He is a SHOW....Anyone knowing the first thing about entertainment would know that when you engage your audience you are then an entertainer, a show, you have appeal. Anyone can push buttons on a DJ console, this does not make them an entertainer, same as when you turn on your radio at home, in the car.

Also that group that popped up back in March I think it was and then again in Brownwood in maybe April or May, The Village American Bandstand, I think was their name... They were three very entertaining guys that really worked the crowd and played great music by request...I just started to like them and I guess they're gone too. Someone should pay more attention to what people want.

After all this is part of why we are all here in the first place, isn't it?

Sorry for the rant!

[Bogie Shooter]

If the entertainers were from the top of the A list, somebody would come on here and post something to bitch about....................................

[Hansa]

The original story that started this thread was a letter to the editor at - villages(hyphen)news(dot)com/entertainment-at-the-squares - (They wont let me post html yet. I have to play games with the link). All the hubbub about banning line dancing and the word "band" comes from this letter. Here is the entire comment, "Another item taken away from the residents! Next thing, all line dancers will be band(sic) from dancing at the squares", was obviously meant as sarcasm, not as a real suggestion to eliminate line dancing. Since Scooter is considered "entertainment" he is staying. It probably would have been helpful if the link to the story was included at the beginning of this thread.

[graciegirl]

The original story that started this thread was a letter to the editor at - villages(hyphen)news(dot)com/entertainment-at-the-squares - (They wont let me post html yet. I have to play games with the link). All the hubbub about banning line dancing and the word "band" comes from this letter. Here is the entire comment, "Another item taken away from the residents! Next thing, all line dancers will be band(sic) from dancing at the squares", was obviously meant as sarcasm, not as a real suggestion to eliminate line dancing. Since Scooter is considered "entertainment" he is staying. It probably would have been helpful if the link to the story was included at the beginning of this thread.

There is a play on the same subject;

Much Ado About Nothing.

[fromct]

Scotter was at SS lat Friday and I talked to him after his show about his 'demise'. Not only is he playing at Sl tonight but they have added another night to his schedule. He was frustrated by the Letter in V-N because it resulted in a barrage of emails and Facebook comments that he has to deal with. He explained that the changing entertainers process is based on how big a crowd they draw (yes, some of it is about money) and the under-performers are being replaced. So we can all expect to see more of him in the future and, especially TPK, can rest easy.........:a040:

[twoplanekid]

The original story that started this thread was a letter to the editor at - villages(hyphen)news(dot)com/entertainment-at-the-squares - (They wont let me post html yet. I have to play games with the link). All the hubbub about banning line dancing and the word "band" comes from this letter. Here is the entire comment, "Another item taken away from the residents! Next thing, all line dancers will be band(sic) from dancing at the squares", was obviously meant as sarcasm, not as a real suggestion to eliminate line dancing. Since Scooter is considered "entertainment" he is staying. It probably would have been helpful if the link to the story was included at the beginning of this thread.

I would have except that this forum will not allow a link to that web site because of issues.

[Bogie Shooter]

All you have to post is "the other news site". Everybody by now knows what it is.
Besides OP, posted it was a rumor.............

[twoplanekid]

All you have to post is "the other news site". Everybody by now knows what it is.
Besides OP, posted it was a rumor.............

What the heck, I did say " According to the other on line news in a letter to the editor"

I will keep trying to be as specific as I can without being too wordy.