Driveway entertainment
 

We recently had Kurt Frohlich to play a driveway concert for us. Kurt is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the LA Guns and lead singer and guitarist for The Hooligans, in my opinion one of the best bands to ever play on the squares. They have a new song about TV called The Village. He is also the head nerd for the Spazmatics, one of the most entertaining bands to play on the squares. He is one of the nicest gentleman you would ever meet. He was very professional and accommodating. He played a two hour show with a great mix of rock and roll from the 60's to 90's. He is available now for booking at kirdance@gmail.com.

Driveway Entertainment
 

Is there a limit on how many people you can have at these driveway concerts?

That's awesome, what a great idea!!! :BigApplause:

Does anyone know if there are some sort of rules for live entertainment on your driveway or street? Is permission needed? I know someone who had one and some neighbors on another street called in a complaint. Our street is ready for some entertainment.

Quite the stretch to say he is the lead singer and guitarist for LA Guns. He joined in 2019 way after the bands' nucleus demise. This was a great band starting from the early 80's and had many big selling albums internationally. Their greatest successes were from the late 80's and 90's. This guy could never fill the very large shoes of Tracii Guns, Steve Riley and Phil Lewis (none of which are still with the band), who were the most prominent members of LA Guns. All of that said, I'm sure he's a fair talent and had a nice show in the "Driveway".

I don't think we really need a party pooper with what is going on as far as entertainment in TV and who are you to say that he is a "fair" talent????

Calm down. I was just trying to bring some perspective to the post. Tracii Guns would certainly never do a driveway gig. Just saying. PERSPECTIVE

Officially, since Florida is still in "Phase 2" of reopening. State limit (unless it changed recently) is technically max groups of 50 which is obviously "non-enforceable".

The order also encourages non-enforceable, “responsible individual activity,” including:

• Not gathering in groups of more than 50 people.

Relax, singing is good for the soul .......
and your mental health. Villagers need more of it!

Our village hasn't had any driveway concerts. We are having a pandemic in the central part of The Villages. Gatherings are discouraged.

i always like LA Guns. how nice to know he's a cool guy, too.:clap2:

pre-cursor to Guns & Roses

Great idea! I’m going to look into this. I would love to have a live band do driveway entertainment at my house. I’ll open my front windows and have a crazy dance party with my husband inside in my underwear. Y’all can do whatever you want outside!

Even though I live where there is very little Covid at this point I have no desire for gatherings, even while 6 feet apart, until we have a proper vaccine that is thoroughly proven to work, or effective treatments. But glad you found it enjoyable. Hopefully all are safe.

I hope my opinion counts. My creds are: former manager of an iconic band from the 60's, toured extensively, made countless friends considered genuine rock stars, played guitar since 1965. Kurt is the real deal. I met him once and found him to be a good soul. He is a great musician and front man. A lot of bands that play TV look like they are going to Applebees for lunch. The Hooligans look like a real rock band. Man for man, they are the best band I have seen in my 12 years of watching music on the squares. Dont flame me, it is just MHO. One last thing, I do know RRHoF artist that do play small gigs. Why? Because the love to play.

Ok so you had your say to bring "perspective" into this conversation. Tracii would never do a driveway gig. Too good for us looking to put a little sunshine in our life. ?? Tracii's loss. Stay Safe.

One of the greatest glam bands ever

I’m glad you were able to have Kurt entertain you and your neighbors. He is a highly talented musician. I miss him and The Hooligans more than words can tell!

Obviously everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but my guess is you never heard him sing, so making a broad statement as to filling someone's shoes is uncalled for as well as the "Fair" talent line.

It's just as easy to google this kind of information than it is to post snarky comments.

L.A. Guns - Wikipedia

We actually went to a driveway concert where they had tenor Mark Stephen Schmidt sing. It was fabulous and he sang for an hour. It was free to book him. His manager had a tip jar sitting on a table and everyone contributed. There were couples dancing in the street and singing along. It was really a nice evening. I would estimate there were probably 25 people in carts and in lawn chairs with proper distancing. Really a treat!!

We have. Everyone spaced out in their golf carts and all are well after 3 weeks. Fear of COVID 19 does not need to overwhelm our lives.

Steve Riley is still with the band

Sounds like you were at a Grateful Dead concert :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I needed a good laugh! Great line! :coolsmiley:

Here here on The Hooligans and Spazmatics! The only band I do NOT miss is Rocky and the Elders. <ducking - don't shoot! :) >

Interesting article from 2018 on "the other news site" regarding pay scales for the bands. The title was "Huge gap exists in pay scale for performers at Villages town squares" if you want to search for it. You'll have to fill in the banks to read it: xxxxxxxx-xxxx.xxx/2018/09/30/huge-gap-exists-in-pay-scale-for-performers-at-villages-town-squares/

Be safe and have fun. With COVID- don’t put yourself in a bad situation, 50 people is a lot!

I played a 2 hour driveway concert in The Villages a couple of months ago. What a pleasant experience! The audience observed sensible distancing, many of them enjoyed the show from the shade of their golf carts. It is comforting to read that folks are able to get together socially without raising risk to themselves or others. The "driveway" approach may be with us for a while, we really don't know enough about Covid-19 to make predictions.
If you are thinking of setting up a show, and you have a shaded spot for an entertainer, and a 110 volt power outlet, you can call me at 949 338 1359 Robert James. I play for fun and tips. No heavy hard rock, mostly old pop songs and easy listening country music.

Those are so much fun. We attended one in our neighborhood by tenor vocalist, Mark Steven Schmidt. We all drove our golf carts, socially distanced...it actually incorporated 2 -3 houses on each side of the street, so there was plenty of room for social distance dancing too!

As far as what's permissible for gatherings, Just say your protesting! Then -NO PROBLEM!
Also, as long as everyone is wearing a mask and not on top of each other, I don't see the harm. You get a lot closer at the doctors office, or in the supermarket etc. I think that was so wonderful of him to do that for his neighbors

Apologies
 

My wife told me to let it slide but guess what. I am sorry I did not specify that it was the Steve Riley version of the LA Guns. Mr. Riley is co owner of the name LA Guns. Traci Ulrich aka Traci Guns has been in and out of the band numerous times over the last 30 or so years. I never said Kurt was Traci Guns. The party was spread out over 4 driveways with attendance of 25 to 30 people observing social distancing.
I last saw The Hooligans on March 12th which was the last time they/he played live. I saw this as a way for him to make a living for his family and for my family and my neighbors to enjoy some great entertainment. It has been 11 days and no one is sick. So I am sorry I wasn't specific, I am sorry I tried to help out a fine gentleman, and I am sorry I posted.

I thought poster was asking if band played regularly at a site or bar (home) or at outside venue such as squares (street people). Didn’t find it snarky, just asking where band performed.

Yes, isn't it GREAT ! They are happening all over, great to have something in our lives. Out doors, properly distanced from others, people getting some happiness in these times, and musicians getting to play music. But..... have to you noticed the jealous, the obsessively fearful (NOT referring to the infirm, to those in cancer treatment, etc.), just to those unable to leave their homes or open their doors due to fear. Some post things like "we don't have THOSE kinds of things, OUR VILLAGE is in the middle of a pandemic" ! That's news ? Others post, are THOSE allowed ? Can you guess who will call the police as soon as they spot any normalcy, happiness, or people just enjoying themselves ? Never mind everyone has a perfect right to stay in their own home, keep the doors and windows locked, and not let anyone else in, we all have that right, but we also have a right to responsibly listen to some music from time to time. Would be a good time to spread a little kindness, tolerance, and understanding that no one is forcing anyone to enjoy their neighbors, some conversation, and some music. Wish my location had MORE than one or two a month !

I've experienced only one so far. I didn't know it was going on until I tried driving past it on the way home from work. There were some people standing in the middle of our street watching the woman sing, and they seemed oblivious that someone was trying to drive past and didn't get out of my way.

I had to beep my horn, and EVERYONE turned to look at me. I was like doods. I just worked a 6-hour shift moving carts in the hot sun for near-minimum wage. Just get the heck out of the way and let me go HOME and change out of these sweaty disgusting clothes for crying out loud.

What was worse, was it was yet ANOTHER off-key rendition of God Bless the USA on a karaoke machine. Maybe that's some kind of new anthem for various persons, but it's way too smarmy for me to have to hear right after battling swarms of disgruntled, non-mask-wearing, coughing, snot-nosed kids and adults whining about a lack of hand sanitizer on the shelves (this was during the start of the pandemic).

I'm a critic, yes. I know I'm overly critical. I'm also a musician so I can't really help it, it's carved into my DNA. But I really don't want to hear off-key singing at full volume being blasted toward my house and over two dozen people lined up and blocking traffic to listen to it.

If it were the Hooligans I'd probably pay for the privilege. But if you're going to do an "outdoor concert" with microphones and speakers, you really need to check with your neighbors before booking the entertainment.

That must have been the same group 4 houses down from me at 10 O'clock IN THE MORNING (for the second time). Fortunately didn't have to drive through them. They must give a lower price for an early morning concert. Kinda like the cheap seats with obstructed view. All their songs were off key. At least they were having fund and drowned out the pickle ball.

Thank you for your service!

I get your drift. Most ( 99% ) of karaoke performers are better off staying indoors with a headset.

Without the headset I suggest the shower, once out of the shower back to the headset. :shocked:

PS: Just a suggestion record yourself, and honestly you will likely get rid of the Karaoke machine, and find another pastime. Checkers ?

Meh, don't let them get you down. You did nothing wrong but live life instead of just exist. Some people would complain about the weight if you handed them a gold bar.

We don't have driveway party's in my village. There is a world wide pandemic. The people who are most at risk are older people and it is rare for ANYONE over the age of 60 NOT to be on some medication, and that is what is meant by extenuating circumstances not just people on chemo. No one is scared out of their tree. No one is paranoid. We do know that one out of ten of people die of Covid-19 if they are over 75 and catch it.

The police won't ever be called by most of us but most of us are taking this very seriously. Polls show that 80% of the American Public, no matter how you vote or what age you are, are listening to Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx and they do not think this pandemic will be over soon.

I was the one who said this before and I will say it again. We aren't having driveway parties in our village of Bridgeport at Laurel Valley because there IS a worldwide pandemic going on and 45 people have died from Covid-19 in small little Sumter County since March.