organisers telling guests what to sing

Subject: RE: organisers telling guests what to sing
From: Bernard
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 12:43 PM

As far as I'm concerned, if a club wishes to book me, they already know what I do and respect that!

Seriously, my 'act' (for want of a better word!) depends entirely upon me doing my own thing, as does Dick's. If an organiser is too prescriptive, it will inhibit my spontaneity, resulting in a sub-standard performance.

As many have already mentioned, the lines are very blurred between what is perceived as an Irish song and what is perceived as an English song...

Maybe the person in question merely meant they didn't want blatantly 'Irish Rebel Songs'? Or maybe they didn't really know what they meant at all!!

Subject: RE: organisers telling guests what to sing
From: Janice in NJ
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 03:08 PM

I don't understand what the controversy is all about. If a manager, owner, host, organizer, program director, etc. wishes to engage your services, if the songs requested are within your repertoire, and if your principles are not violated, then go ahead and accept the gig and the limitations that go with it. If you would rather not accept those limitations, then politely turn down the offer. It's that simple.

Subject: RE: organisers telling guests what to sing
From: BB
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 03:12 PM

Couldn't agree more, Janice.

Barbara

Subject: RE: organisers telling guests what to sing
From: Jim Lad
Date: 19 Apr 07 - 03:24 PM

Dang Polish! It's like they have a different word for everything!