interpol52 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) How do you open your gigs? Simmer to a boil or a straight up crowd pleaser? I'm aware that we all play in a wide variety of bands but it might be good to hear how people choose their first song. My new band is actually my old band that has reformed and we have decided to do an entirely new set. We will open with What's So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding by Elvis Costello/Charlie Adam. Edited January 29, 2017 by interpol52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We used to open with Lenny Kravitz Are You Gonna Go My Way, but have recently started the set with Pretty Vacant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Currently Oasis' Rock and Roll Star but previously it's been The Who's Substitute or Dick Dale's Misirlou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhowe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Currently 'The boys are back in town' by Thin Lizzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 For the 2 completely different bands I'm in: Take It Easy Won't Get Fooled Again For the last 2 dep jobs I did: Rock Around The Clock Black Cat Bone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 we used to do Kill the King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 "We are family" by Chic. Stabs on the main chords for the vocalists to engage the audience for a few bars. Works great, especially when we all pile into the main song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Owner of a Lonely Heart normally, if not, probably a Pretenders' number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 As an originals band we start with the first song off of our first album (The Hunted, off of Same sh*t Different City) . It`s a real hard-hitter and lets people know exactly what they`re going to get from us. A bit like that special forces programme I`ve just been watching, hit em hard straightaway and don`t relent at any point at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 f***ing Summer of f***ing sixty f***ing nine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) She Sells Sanctuary usually - nice and easy but sets the tempo for the night and settles us in. And i go for a wander out front to check levels - i can tweak the PA on open string A's if i need to.... Edited January 29, 2017 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 In the wedding band Brown Eyed Girl always seemed to do the trick and get folks up and dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We actually used to start with Mustang sally, consistently for some time, but in the last 3 gigs we have changed it for Come together, 20th Century boy and Smells like teens spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1485728449' post='3226257'] She Sells Sanctuary usually - nice and easy but sets the tempo for the night and settles us in. And i go for a wander out front to check levels - i can tweak the PA on open string A's if i need to.... [/quote] For a song that goes D, C, G, that's quite clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 In my last band we usually started with Don't stop ....Fleetwood Mac. Simple, bouncy and dancey if they were up for it but also sing-alongy if they weren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymondo Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1485730059' post='3226285'] For a song that goes D, C, G, that's quite clever! [/quote] I had that thought too.....maybe they changed the key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Currently a poem by Robert Calvert - Song of the Gremlin. People actually seem enthralled upon hearing a poem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1485730358' post='3226290'] Currently a poem by Robert Calvert - Song of the Gremlin. People actually seem enthralled upon hearing a poem. [/quote] I like that idea! Might try Evidently Chickentown by John Cooper Clarke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimryan Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 We near on always start with ready or not by the fugees. Always goes down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Old band always started with 'go your own way...' by Fleetwood Mac. Last band was 'Happy' by Pharrell. New band is starting with 'Rio' by Duran Duran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1485732547' post='3226313'] Old band always started with 'go your own way...' by Fleetwood Mac. Last band was 'Happy' by Pharrell. New band is starting with 'Rio' by Duran Duran [/quote] Go your own way and Rio are my 2 most ripped off basslines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikegatward Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Blitzkrieg Bop - it's a tough one to f**k up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agwin Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hole in the Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 New band Big Change by Peter Green. Old band - Burn by Deep Purple. I like the idea of a knock em dead first song. New band a bit more relaxed style of music. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 My covers band ... London Calling My 80s band ... usually an uptempo blondie song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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