Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2308339)

I've always considered myself "a small subset" kind of guy! :wave: That said it's interesting listening to the music wafting out of my neighbor's garages and windows and hearing a fair amount of harder rock so I don't feel too terribly alone in my music tastes here. I get no one (or very few) want Hard Rock or Metal blaring out from the squares, but something harder than the music you listed would still be a welcome change. And although everyone loves a Neil Diamond cover band at the Sharon, mixing in something with real amps & guitars would be a welcome change. Not dissing other's tastes in music, just wish mine were catered to a little more often here.

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2306730)

Believe that “potty mouth” entertainment is best left in the privacy of one’s own home and not thrust into the public domain just for the strange entertainment of some who enjoy seeing other’s discomfort

Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2306710)

I have to say though that I'm not really interested in like a previous response "over and over" with 90's grunge. I prefer now classical and smooth jazz. Soundscapes ("spa" type) music.

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2308375)

There is a jazz band that plays the squares. Valerie Gillespie Ensemble. This video is from a year ago, but I saw them a few months back. They had added a guitar player when I saw them. I think they play a few times every year. Valerie is a music professor in Tampa & the band is quite good. Well worth a visit to the squares on the evenings they appear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyyrD4OHyZk

Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 2307870)

I keep wondering if The Villages will ever tap into the Hard Rock / Metal bands of the 70's and 80's. People my age listened to Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, Nazareth, Montrose, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah Heep, etc. from the 70's then Metallica, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Megadeth, etc. from the 80's. At the squares they wouldn't have to play the hardest songs, but there's also ticketed concerts where a band like this would likely draw a much larger crowd than they expect!

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2308391)

Yup there would definitely be a much larger crowd than they realize. Plus, a good band can pick music from just about all these bands that people could actually dance to, if they were so inclined.

I had plenty of AC/DC at my wedding a couple years ago and our slow dance was to a Metallica song (Nothing Else Matters).

And not to stereotype but people that like music of the metal genre are likely to spend plenty at the bar.

Originally Posted by Robnlaura (Post 2308469)

Absolutely boring music the same junk over and over.. as soon as I see people line dancing its over

Originally Posted by AMB444 (Post 2308388)

Thank you! I enjoyed this very much! I'll be watching the calendar for them...

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston (Post 2308411)

I don’t think you could sign any of those acts to perform at TV....however I could see a Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) or Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) doing so. I’ve seen both in some really small venues. I know the surviving members of Orleans play small charitable concerts, fairs etc as well.

Originally Posted by Robnlaura (Post 2308469)

Absolutely boring music the same junk over and over.. as soon as I see people line dancing its over

Originally Posted by Robnlaura (Post 2308469)

Absolutely boring music the same junk over and over.. as soon as I see people line dancing its over

Originally Posted by charmed59 (Post 2308577)

I’ve noticed our line dancer can attempt to line dance to absolutely anything.

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2307060)

The thought of canes and walkers in a mosh pit makes me grin.

Originally Posted by frayedends (Post 2308391)

Yup there would definitely be a much larger crowd than they realize. Plus, a good band can pick music from just about all these bands that people could actually dance to, if they were so inclined.

I had plenty of AC/DC at my wedding a couple years ago and our slow dance was to a Metallica song (Nothing Else Matters).

And not to stereotype but people that like music of the metal genre are likely to spend plenty at the bar.