Originally Posted By: jazzmammal
True but only to a point. As an old guy how would you know that some new songs you happen to like are the same ones a group of millennials would like at a party? You have to be part of that peer group to know that. You're still an outsider listening with your taste not theirs.

Bob


exactly. In my opinion, the single biggest obstacle to performing in public for mixed audiences is finding a set list that is well received across the board. Even on this group where most of us are older and grew up listening to the same music, there is plenty of disagreement about what's "good music".

A musician entering the live music scene doesn't have the luxury of always playing to an established demographic. You put an ad on Gig Salad or whatever and then accept whatever work comes your way. All age groups. Many different preferences.

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