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The formula is sadly get it right!

BUT a most important aspect and it is often overlooked to the detriment of many a performer, Solo or group......

Start and finish strong does not always and often does not despite how you would like it to be your favorite songs.

Some of the folk I have had play coming round the mountain at a dance gig (they all asked not to be named) but they all did it 'cos they understood what why and how.

Don't overdoo the bits in between unless you are a master of it folk come to hear the music / dance etc. not the waffle in between even if it is intrinsic to.......

I could go on for hours - I have been paid to do this - It gets boring and sounds patronising if I'm not cewreful - I'll shut up now foulsetroup mines a pint of Bitter please.

Oh yes and for dances I certainly don't use a set list - Keeps the band on their toes and me....

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