http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/ Exploring our addiction to the live music experience | Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 Nick Edelstein Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:50:00 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-2283 Agreed, Natalie. My band always rags on me for waiting until the last possible moment to provide our set list - and then changing it mid-show. I've even stooped so low as to say "here's our list for set 1, you'll get set 2 after the break." The fact is that intimate venues require much more flexibility than giant arenas. When you're playing to a few hundred people vs. a few thousand, you need to listen all-the-more-closely to their reactions during songs. Maybe they want more up-tempo material. Maybe they want to rock. Maybe the set you envisioned prior to driving into their small town that afternoon isn't the set they came to hear. Just be careful of requests. Don't turn yourself into a bar band (unless you are). Taking requests can actually have a strong impact on the audience's perception of you, your band, your original music, and the amount they're willing to spend at your merch table. It's not blatantly obvious, but it's definitely there. Agreed, Natalie. My band always rags on me for waiting until the last possible moment to provide our set list – and then changing it mid-show. I’ve even stooped so low as to say “here’s our list for set 1, you’ll get set 2 after the break.” The fact is that intimate venues require much more flexibility than giant arenas. When you’re playing to a few hundred people vs. a few thousand, you need to listen all-the-more-closely to their reactions during songs. Maybe they want more up-tempo material. Maybe they want to rock. Maybe the set you envisioned prior to driving into their small town that afternoon isn’t the set they came to hear. Just be careful of requests. Don’t turn yourself into a bar band (unless you are). Taking requests can actually have a strong impact on the audience’s perception of you, your band, your original music, and the amount they’re willing to spend at your merch table. It’s not blatantly obvious, but it’s definitely there.

]]> http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-1711 Bon Jovi Fans Choose Concert Set List Via YouTube’s Moderator Tool — Live Fix Blog Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:25:28 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-1711 [...] also great to see the allure of The Almighty Set List evolving yet [...] [...] also great to see the allure of The Almighty Set List evolving yet [...]

]]> http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-1597 Live Rock Supports The Kids: Bid To Win A Jeff Beck, Imelda May, Darrel Higham Signed Guitar — Live Fix Blog Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:45:12 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-1597 [...] it’s the almighty set list or any other memento, having the chance to take home a piece of the live show is always a good [...] [...] it’s the almighty set list or any other memento, having the chance to take home a piece of the live show is always a good [...]

]]> http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-1321 Concert Preview: Crash Kings at Otto’s In Dekalb — Live Fix Blog Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:24:54 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-1321 [...] the “Evolution of Guitar Rock Without Guitars” video above made me think back to Evil Beaver’s show and our Almighty Set-List Experiment earlier this year. I loved how they made a single bass and a pickup sound like three guitars in [...] [...] the “Evolution of Guitar Rock Without Guitars” video above made me think back to Evil Beaver’s show and our Almighty Set-List Experiment earlier this year. I loved how they made a single bass and a pickup sound like three guitars in [...]

]]> http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-599 Natalie Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:25:55 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-599 As a performer, I love set lists, but there is something magical about a performer who listens to the crowd and energy and is able to change it up. If the masses want a specific song, why not indulge them? They did after all drive, pay for tix, attend your concert. As a performer, I love set lists, but there is something magical about a performer who listens to the crowd and energy and is able to change it up. If the masses want a specific song, why not indulge them? They did after all drive, pay for tix, attend your concert.

]]> http://christophercatania.com/2010/02/19/the-sacred-scroll-of-live-music-the-almighty-set-list/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 Natalie Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:25:00 +0000 http://christophercatania.com/?p=5233#comment-1450 As a performer, I love set lists, but there is something magical about a performer who listens to the crowd and energy and is able to change it up. If the masses want a specific song, why not indulge them? They did after all drive, pay for tix, attend your concert. As a performer, I love set lists, but there is something magical about a performer who listens to the crowd and energy and is able to change it up. If the masses want a specific song, why not indulge them? They did after all drive, pay for tix, attend your concert.

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