Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Music in TV
Why is it so difficult for "varied, successful musicians" to get gigs in The Villages? I have played music most of my life with well known bands and I cannot get the powers that be to return my calls or e-mails. Hell, I can't even find out who to contact.
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Here's a lady that has been here a dozen years and played all the squares as a solo artist. The last couple of years I've only seen her at the country clubs and restaurants. Maybe she can lend advice. The Villages, Entertainer Entertainment - Petrina |
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Performer Application - The Villages Entertainment : The Villages Entertainment This is the contact number for the Villages Entertainment Office Administrative Office 1070 Canal Street, The Villages, FL 32162 By Appointment Only (352) 750-5411 |
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Just an added Note: Probably 25% of folks retiring to The Villages want to be Entertainers. Every single street, neighborhood and Village has their share of DJ's, Driveway Performers, Magicians, Karaoke Singers, Etc.
I provided music once to one of my social clubs and 20 people said they could do that and some even gave themselves "stage" names. So I now just stick to home parties and home Karaoke where Everyone is the Star of The Show. (PS) if you can do something that involves "LINE DANCING" you jump to the HEAD of the List. |
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When we moved here a little over 8 years ago, it was not at all unusual to see single singers with recording track accompaniment at the Squares quite a few times every week. I don't think that happens at all anymore, or if it does, it's rare. With the exception of Scooter the DJ, all of the acts are live music bands, and for my 2 cents, that's a good thing. Still plenty of opportunity to play at the country clubs and restaurants and parties for social clubs. Remember please that many of the people playing in those venues have been here for years and have established audiences, so it can be hard to break in. But if you are willing to be on the less expensive side as you start out, and build up your own audience, you can succeed. I have some experience with this having been one of the original members of 3 for the Road, although I no longer perform with them. We also had a very hard working booking manager who really helped us get going, and her efforts opened a lot of doors. Good luck!
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The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
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Savannah Center - Show Case of Music
The Savannah Center presents "The Show Case of Music" every year.
This is an all day affair with performances in every room of the center. Musicians change every hour and the audience is free to roam from room to room. I don't think you get paid for the performance here as the audience attends for free. However your performance may lead to bookings, especially from clubs for their entertainment. Bring business cards or flyers for your contact information. Contact the Savannah Center for more information. Here is a link to portions of the show Variety of acts converge on Savannah Center for ‘Music Lover’s Showcase’ - YouTube |
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The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
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The Beatlemaniacs of The Villages meet every Friday 10:00am at the O'Dell Recreation Center. "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William Hamilton, April 22, 1800. |
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Off topic, but there seems to be a large turnover in groups at the squares. Certain groups appear three-four times a month, others seem to do a few shows then are never heard from again. Others might be here for a season then disappear. Any ideas why?
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Were you in any bands around the Brockton area?
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