I'd be suprised if this hasn't been discussed here before, but I can't find anything in the archives, nor remember any threads.

I'm not a performing musician, but there seem to be a few general rules:

* Open with something strong (mid to fast tempo)

* Not too many slow (or fast) songs in a row

* Try and vary the key. (Not 5 songs in Am in a row)

* Split the really good songs up, with more towards the end than the beginning.

I'm curious as to how the performing musicians out there decide on their 'order of play'