On Saturday, I played a private gig with MV. In a nutshell, it went very well. Good sound and energy. Our client seemed very happy with our performance that evening and we were just happy to come out and be a part of the event.
That same night, we shared the gig with a Soca band. I have to say that when you have a big sound, it pays. They were great to watch and listen to. I've always been a big fan of people who hire live musicians for their events. Granted, having a DJ can give a lot of music for a lot less money, but there's a certain energy and connection that good live music can do. I'm not trying to take any credit away from DJ's because there are a lot of them out there that are very good at what they do. I'm just saying that both streams have a lot to offer; it's unfortunate that economics and budgets make hiring live musicians a scarcity in most markets. Whether it be live Soca, Hip-Hop, Jazz, R&B, Folk, Classical, the support for these live performers is not quite the same as it is for those who spin LP's or CD's.
This, of course is just a subjective view in which I'm situated somewhere on the short end of the stick.
