Originally Posted By: Danny C

Just FYI I suggest I never ask at a live venue "is it too loud" as someone will surely say it is, even if it's perfect.



Such an interesting thread. Thanks Danny. I loved your story about playing at the upmarket retirement venue. I should be a little clearer. I don’t ask over the pa. "Is it too loud?". At the market I generally just quietly ask a vendor who is in my immediate vicinity. Vendors need to be able to chat to their customers so if the music is too loud they are the ones who would be most affected.

I find it difficult playing at things like corporate functions where people are also trying to chat at their tables. So sometimes I will catch somebody at the closest table’s eye (usually somebody who appears to be enjoying the music) and quietly ask/mouth “is it too loud” and hope that I pick the right person…not your lady at the retirement home, but you can usually spot those ones as the ones who are constantly grimacing!

Last edited by JosieC; 01/21/14 11:56 PM.
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