[Kahuna32162]

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I couldn't agree more. The Villages definition of "LIVE" music these days these days is sad.

Worse yet is that the majority of people don't seem to care As long as there is a beat that they can line dance to they are fine.

As a musician, I can tell you about the hours spent over getting just the right chord or harmony only to watch the audience move back and forth like robots counting their steps with a blank look on their face.

But then why pay five or six talented musician when you can pay one computer operator or some guy to dance around in silly costumes "entertaining" the masses?

Sad.

[Bonny]

I like all the music ! The one advantage about DJs or one of the singers that has tracks on their computer is they play all of the new popular songs out now. They can download the track right on the spot.
As for line dancing, I think it's great that women or men with no spouse or significant other have an opportunity to get some dancing in with friends an enjoy the square.
I love it that we have a mix of entertainment for everyone's taste.
If someone doesn't want to listen to a DJ, just go to one of the other squares. That way everyone should be happy.

[Stdole]

Dr. Winston.... I must agree with your post. There are a few talented entertainers.

During the breaks... the same songs and same "dancers" counting the steps, at 3 different Squares.

I would rather see entertainment 1 or 2 nights per weeks at the Squares
with talent as opposed to seven days per week. No town has that much talent performing 21 groups per week 52 weeks per year.

Now the music can be mixed.. Jazz, Country, Oldies, etc...

[DougB]

Don't know about the squares this Friday night, but Eaton's Beach has a great live band that night from 5:00 - 9:00. I know I will be there. Open invitation to all that want to join us!

[Bonny]

Second Slice has played at Eaton Beach. They are an awesome band.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by DougB

Don't know about the squares this Friday night, but Eaton's Beach has a great live band that night from 5:00 - 9:00. I know I will be there. Open invitation to all that want to join us!

Is it y'all?

I mean, is it y'all's band?

[DougB]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Is it y'all?

I mean, is it y'all's band?

yes, it is!

[kstew43]

I love Scooter......he's got a computer, but also personality......

[TVMayor]

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Is it y'all?

I mean, is it y'all's band?

EXCELLENT use of apostrophes, Gracie!!!!

[bluedog103]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I couldn't agree more. The Villages definition of "LIVE" music these days these days is sad.

Worse yet is that the majority of people don't seem to care As long as there is a beat that they can line dance to they are fine.

As a musician, I can tell you about the hours spent over getting just the right chord or harmony only to watch the audience move back and forth like robots counting their steps with a blank look on their face.

But then why pay five or six talented musician when you can pay one computer operator or some guy to dance around in silly costumes "entertaining" the masses?

Sad.

Unfortunately this is all true. The quality of music has declined over the last few years as the musicians have been replaced by a guy with a laptop. To me there is nothing like a good live band. As a musician myself I truly appreciate the hard work and these folks onstage put in.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by CFrance

EXCELLENT use of apostrophes, Gracie!!!!

Apostrophy abuse is not taken lightly 'round these here parts.

[Halle]

I agree some of the entertainment (I can't call it music) at the Squares is very bad. I also feel it has gone down hill the last few years. I enjoy a live band, Uncle Bob's Rock Shop is very good as is Bobby Blackmon & the B3 Band. I would enjoy seeing more local bands perform. I have seen Vinyl Recall perform many times and would love to see them at the Squares. Anyone know who we can contact to express our opinions on the entertainment?

[rubicon]

I have been away from the town squares for some time now so i hadn't been aware of this situation. I recall that Rocky and the Rollers packed them in?

does anyone have an idea why this has all gone down hill