Hey guys. Have been tossing around something in my mind, not sure if it's viable or practical. Thought maybe I'd just toss the idea out and see what you guys might think.
Was in a trio for the past 2 years. Short version of the story, drummer / leader died a couple of weeks ago. No more trio. The other guy hasn't wanted to continue. So, it's just me trying to figure out what comes next.
One thing that's possible is "background" for restaurants, parties, that kind of thing. Very doable. But I have one other idea.
Anybody remember Victor Borge? I was a fan. I loved his show. He usually played a few actual tunes. He fooled around in comical fashion. He told jokes. He sometimes had other people that would play minor roles. And he put on a "show".
I'll never be a Victor Borge. But I have wondered whether I might be able to put something like that together (?) and make it work for, say, a 1 hour show. I'm really not a singer, though I potentially could do a number or two. But I'm pretty good at being on a stage. Did a tiny bit of acting and MC'ing years back. Clowning around wouldn't be that hard to do. But most of that was 40+ years ago and I'm not so sure we live in the same world anymore.
I tend towards jazz standards if just sitting down to play but can throw in some fun or more recent stuff as well. And I'm pretty good at throwing out things maybe not unexpectedly... like last week just jammin' with my nephew... playin' "Ain't Misbehavin'" and somehow ending up playing "Rubber Duckie". LOL! (I've got more.)
Another direction I could easily go, I played church music for half a century and have a lot of offertories in my brain from stuff I've done over the years. Could easily do an hour or more of that kind of thing with a few stories to go with, some perhaps amusing. Different genre, for sure, but easily under hand. (I don't think this and the more secular show would actually mix, but might be a different show.)
Seriously, what do you think? Silly idea? Or maybe something there worth exploring? Any examples come to mind of people you've seen that you could share? Dunno, maybe there just aren't many people doing things like that. I know there are not around here. Around here, there are dozens who do "classic rock", "county", "Elvis", stuff like that, and a dime a dozen. I don't have much interest going down that road. But I do know that the jazz trio was doing pretty well competing with all of that.
Anyway, glad for thoughts if you wanna share, good or bad. Have nothing invested yet so nothing lost if I finally decide it's a stupid idea. LOL!
Was in a trio for the past 2 years. Short version of the story, drummer / leader died a couple of weeks ago. No more trio. The other guy hasn't wanted to continue. So, it's just me trying to figure out what comes next.
One thing that's possible is "background" for restaurants, parties, that kind of thing. Very doable. But I have one other idea.
Anybody remember Victor Borge? I was a fan. I loved his show. He usually played a few actual tunes. He fooled around in comical fashion. He told jokes. He sometimes had other people that would play minor roles. And he put on a "show".
I'll never be a Victor Borge. But I have wondered whether I might be able to put something like that together (?) and make it work for, say, a 1 hour show. I'm really not a singer, though I potentially could do a number or two. But I'm pretty good at being on a stage. Did a tiny bit of acting and MC'ing years back. Clowning around wouldn't be that hard to do. But most of that was 40+ years ago and I'm not so sure we live in the same world anymore.
I tend towards jazz standards if just sitting down to play but can throw in some fun or more recent stuff as well. And I'm pretty good at throwing out things maybe not unexpectedly... like last week just jammin' with my nephew... playin' "Ain't Misbehavin'" and somehow ending up playing "Rubber Duckie". LOL! (I've got more.)
Another direction I could easily go, I played church music for half a century and have a lot of offertories in my brain from stuff I've done over the years. Could easily do an hour or more of that kind of thing with a few stories to go with, some perhaps amusing. Different genre, for sure, but easily under hand. (I don't think this and the more secular show would actually mix, but might be a different show.)
Seriously, what do you think? Silly idea? Or maybe something there worth exploring? Any examples come to mind of people you've seen that you could share? Dunno, maybe there just aren't many people doing things like that. I know there are not around here. Around here, there are dozens who do "classic rock", "county", "Elvis", stuff like that, and a dime a dozen. I don't have much interest going down that road. But I do know that the jazz trio was doing pretty well competing with all of that.
Anyway, glad for thoughts if you wanna share, good or bad. Have nothing invested yet so nothing lost if I finally decide it's a stupid idea. LOL!
