Southern UK Jive

Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

A Jive Night With a Live Band??
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Is This Possible??
Is This Viable in The Business Sense??
Is It Something That Appeals??
Is There a Club Up For The Challenge??.

Now Im gonna do a runner for bringing the idea up!!!! Shocked

Wooooooooooooooooossssshhhhhh I'm Gooooonnnne Wink

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TeeDee · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:43 am Post subject:

Not for me thanks!
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RichardP · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:57 am Post subject:

Hmm, a couple of years ago I went to a jive event with the Jive Aces.. They were good but they played fast track after fast track after fast track...

It may have appealed to Swing dancers or Lindy Hoppers but as a modern jive event I didn't really think it worked! Perhaps if the live band performed music more appropriate for modern jive it would be better! Then again, one of the things I love about modern jive is the diversity and range of music you can dance to.. It is a nice idea though DizzyBee!!

Strictly Jive Fever · Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2009 Posts: 4

Jive Riot always used to run events with bands. Im not sure if they still do this however.

The main problems with a band is they usually play a certain style of music and Jivers have become used to having a night filled with variety and the cost involved in getting a decent band in. This would push the cost of tickets up by alot.

Ginger Jive usualy have a 1940s style band at thier annual event and from past experience its a great nigth with 2 rooms (one band, one normal MJ DJ music). Might be worth looking that one up for a good Band experience.

Kev
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Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

Thanks RichardP & Kev for your views.. It was just a thought.. I can see your reasoning on certain issues with a Live band..
Never Say Never though eh.. Wink

Hey Teedee.. Your second name not Qdos is it..?? Rolling Eyes

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TeeDee · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

Thanks TD.. Laughing

Maybe I could get up and sing instead then Shocked

That is a joke.. As I cant friggin sing...
Keeeeeep Daaaancing. Cool

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qdos · Frequent Poster Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 195

Hmmm I'm sure it would be possible if there's enough interest in it. I could get a band who'd do a gig I'm sure. Genuine 50's style stuff is what they do.

Let me know if anyone is interested and I'd be happy to put folk intouch.

TeeDee · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:16 am Post subject:

Hey Dizzy - perhaps we could do a duo... That'd be sure to empty the floor!!! Laughing

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Dr Dance · Regular Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Europe

Just read the responses to this topic and most, if not all, seem to prefer no. I'm one for yes and I have a few reasons:
1) From my personal experience it allows me to listen to the music better so that I could re-act to stops/breaks etc. Thus improve my dancing.
2) If you have a partner who doesn't dance then a live band would allow them to enjoy the evening as well as you.
3) Most live bands jive gigs that I've attended are fun. They make a real effort in entertaining the audience.
4) I think it really depends on the band to teh speed of the music. The Jive Aces as quoted previously can play really fast or average speed music.

Thanks.

qdos · Frequent Poster Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 195

The only negative vibes so far have been over the speed of the music live bands are perceived to play. Let's face it this is a debate we have over DJ's music too, so it oughtn't be something that prevents a venue having a live band.

Here's some tracks from the band I know well that they have on-line. I'm sure you'll see that they do a variety of speeds from fast to very slow.

http://www.reverbnation.com/c./a4/342826/223464/Artist/0/User/link

If anyone would like to see them do a gig down your way then let me know and I'll be happy to ask them.

Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

Thank you Drdance... It appears theres more of a positive here than a negative.. and on a venue like this a band would probably
only play for part of the evening, say 2 x half hour slots and then DJ's or Laptops take over.
So if in fear of Live band not a hit then we've not suffered all night. However I do believe with the right band..No one would suffer..
Ive suggested.. Ive asked.. Ive had the feedback..I can't go any further with it now.. Im not in the position to get this rolling..(if I could I would)
It just would be nice to see someone take the plunge and give it a go.
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Dizzybee · Forum legend Joined: 28 Dec 2008 Posts: 331

A valid point Qdos.. Ive just listened to that band and the music is good and they sound great..
but I dont think a Solely Rock 'n' Roll Band would be the right choice of band.. Its got to be a band
who are varied in what they play/sing.. Do you not agree??
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Dr Dance · Regular Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 56 Location: Europe

Absolutely. I totally agree. U need the variety to keep people interested. Sounds like life in general!! Very Happy