Rock, and post modern is my vote

If the purpose is business/networking, then I like almost any kind of music, however I find it hard to do business, if music is extremely loud/annoying - I do not need a sound proof room to do business/networking from, just music which is relaxing for both the brain and ears (meaning music sound level at low to moderate), and lights/surroundings/atmosphere where the body can relax (no packed area with strobe lights, and smoke) - sure its ok to have something which draws people to the place and makes it memorable/stand out, but it should be a single timed event, which is relaxing before and after, not a 4 hour nonstop headbanging mania.

Now, if the main purpose is not business, but to party, then I will be with the "old folks" sipping water at the Hotel - waiting for the employees to return, so I can tuck them into bed and kiss them goodnight... and btw. I´m a "young guy", just think there is a place and time to do business, and another place and time to party... and if I was there, then I would be there for the business :)

to get surfers to the party yes, but for webmasters I strongly doubt it ...

as I said, unless it was one of my personal fave bands i wouldn't attend just to see someone 'famous' ...

finding a band that's 'a personal fave' of lots of people (as this thread shows) is impossible.

I like the sound of rock band with a dj afterwards ... classic party format.

The guests are what make a party successful anyway.

It's impossible to make everyone happy. It's even more impossible to find a single musical act that would appeal to EVERYONE. If that's the goal, go for an "entertainer" over a current big name recording artist.

But you really have to figure out what your goal is for the party and the people attending. If the idea is to draw the GFY masses, perhaps even getting them to pay to attend and build a rep for throwing "off the hook" parties, then hip hop is probably the ticket.

I agree that I'm not sure a musical act makes a difference at all for the more mature segment of the industry (that sounds better than "old folx").

My favorite party every year is the Gameworks party. I dont really go to play games, though I might play a few. But the real appeal for me is that it is a big party and everyone is there at some point during the evening, but the facility is laid out in such a manner that there are lots and lots of alcoves where you can get together and talk and hang out in small groups.

The DJ last year spun a really good mix spanning classic rock to hip hop....loud enough to enjoy but not so loud you couldn't have a conversation. Totally open bar and finger foods are also a nice touch. I'm not privvy to the numbers, but just based on observation, my guess is that is probably the most universally attended party of the show....at least it's the one where I seem to always see EVERYONE.

I hope that party is on again this year.

Impossible to please everyone.... the group is too diverse.

But, I would definiately start will the more mellow stuff first. Give us ole folks a chance to enjoy & network, before bedtime..... ahahahahha - then bring on the louder stuff to suit the late night crowd, and be entertaining after the booze is flowing & biz is pretty much done.

Stick to the hip hop. They bring a bigger crowd, and most of the older webmasters never attend any of the parties anyway.

My dream party would be a Hippy Party with Tom Petty!!!
Could it get any better than that?

The outfits would be awsome too!! :D :inlove:

PS... I would love more than anything to have a webmaster poker tournament!!
Any word if this is in the works ??? I sure hope so. It would be a blast to meet all of the people that I play poker with every night!!

:okthumb:

I'm looking into an incredible rock cover band. They have to sound perfect though, or it wouldn't work. I'm thinking if I did 1 party, the rock cover band would start earlier then the other artists. The problem is, once the rock band ends, 1/2 of the crowd will probably leave if it turns into a hip hop show.

Maybe we do a rock cover band then Earth Wind and Fire or something like that. Some old school 70's funk would please everyone. Or George Clinton and P-Funk, War, Gap Band and some other older bands. I'm looking into all possibilities and then evaluate what's the best for our audience and price range.

I'm not trying for one specific crowd, GFY, Oprano, Netpond, etc. I just want to have everyone from all crowds be able to kick it under one roof and have a great time. That's the goal. I've got some ideas brewing. Can anyone sing? Maybe we can get a few webmasters on stage with a band to back them up. That would be cool to watch if they can really sing.

I am personal friends with the guys in the HellHounds...thats the reformed Ga Sattelites as well as the guys from Jackyl.

Living Colour still around?

I am personal friends with the guys in the HellHounds...thats the reformed Ga Sattelites as well as the guys from Jackyl. [/b][/quote]
:blink: who are they

if you're looking at cover bands now, a good Led Zepellin cover
in the LA area is Led Zepagain...

Interesting gonzo, I used to know this lady who's son was in the Satellites.

Interesting gonzo, I used to know this lady who's son was in the Satellites. [/b][/quote]
The new drummer is a good bud of mine. He cant keep his hands to himself.

:blink: who are they [/b][/quote]
They are playing at the reception you will get to hear them all along with Fusebox.

hehe D$, what was that thang you and Jonathan did way back-when? 2LiveJews? Or the JuTangCrew? Something like that. Memorable funny moments. :)

They are playing at the reception you will get to hear them all along with Fusebox. [/b][/quote]
I wanted to hire GWAR to play my wedding reception, but my wife decided it wasn't such a good idea...in fact, she felt inserting the wedding cake toppers into my ass would be a better idea then hiring GWAR for our wedding reception....

hehe D$, what was that thang you and Jonathan did way back-when? 2LiveJews? Or the JuTangCrew? Something like that. Memorable funny moments. :) [/b][/quote]
We call ourselves the "Ju Tang Clan".

KB, J$tyle$ and myself with DJ Evan on the wheels of steel.

100% Ju-ish.

Not to worry, we don't rap out loud.

D-Money
you need to hire...Mini-KISS
http://www.rock-l.com/artist.php?artist=minikiss

Kid Rock would be awesome. He does a lot of old songs from Skynyrd, Zeplin, Stones and more so it's not to much hard rock. I've seen him live 3 times, all great shows. And c'mon the man was bagning Pam Anderson, you know he'd be game for an adult convention.

I wanted to hire GWAR to play my wedding reception, but my wife decided it wasn't such a good idea...in fact, she felt inserting the wedding cake toppers into my ass would be a better idea then hiring GWAR for our wedding reception.... [/b][/quote]
Mary is that special girl though!

I'd love to have Kid Rock. I think he's been to a Players Ball of ours before. My agent said he bumped into him there.

He wants over $100k usually. I always ask their camp for a price. I think he was $150k or so if my memory is correct.

I'll get more numbers by tomorrow on artists. I'd like to lock it in early.

another suggestion perhaps

A martini lounge, nice big overstuffed sofas and chairs, lot of tables and comfortable spots, funky swing groovy jazz - not too loud, maybe a bar to pull up to, maybe girls in bunny type outfits serving drinks (if they have Russian or Eastern European accents so much the better)

Some place stylish, cushy, classy. Where people can breath and talk and enjoy themselves. Maybe a nice view or balcony to escape to

Maybe talk a little business, maybe not

No pressure, relaxing and classic

Maybe some funky, fun movie eveyone knows playing on a big screen TV with no sound

I'd love to have Kid Rock. I think he's been to a Players Ball of ours before. My agent said he bumped into him there.

He wants over $100k usually. I always ask their camp for a price. I think he was $150k or so if my memory is correct.

I'll get more numbers by tomorrow on artists. I'd like to lock it in early. [/b][/quote]
I
AM
AN
AMERICAN
FATASS!!!

I
AM
AN
AMERICAN
FATASS!!! [/b][/quote]
And I'm headin out west sucker...because I wanna be a
Fatboy baby
With the top let back and the sunshine shinin
Fatboy baby
West coast chillin with the Boone's Wine
I wanna be a Fatboy baby
Ridin at night cause I sleep all day
Fatboy baby

And this is for the questions that don't have any answers
The midnight glancers and the topless dancers
The candid freaks, cars packed with speakers
The G's with the forties and the chicks with beepers

The Northern Lights and the Southern Comfort
And it don't even matter if the veins are punctured
All the crackheads, the critics, the cynics
And all my heros in the Methodone Clinic

All you bastards at the IRS
For the crooked cops and the cluttered desks
For the shots of jack and the caps of meth
Half pints of love and the fifths of stress

For the hookers all tricking out in Hollywood
And for my hoods of the world misunderstood
I said it's all good and it's all in fun
Now get in the pit and try to **** someone



Damn it you made me bring it
and I know I'll never have what it takes to be in the FFN

Ya Gotta Eat More to Score!

I'll know I have arrived when I have a "camp". :)

The martini bar sounds great but you can bet the younger crowd won't be at ALL interested, which of course to us would be a good thing. :awinky:

I'll know I have arrived when I have a "camp". :)

The martini bar sounds great but you can bet the younger crowd won't be at ALL interested, which of course to us would be a good thing. :awinky: [/b][/quote]
Ice wine bar!

Another excellent suggestion! :)

See D, you should have been coming here all these years and getting ideas from us :okthumb:

neil diamond
doobie brothers
david blaine

How about ZZ TOP :yowsa:

At least you've been saying the same 3 options for the last 6 years.

David Blaine was too much money, maybe he came down in price.

Doobie Brothers would be cool, I'm sure it wouldn't be the original. Didn't they do that farewell tour in 1980?

Neil Diamond would never perform at a Players Ball. Maybe the crowd would rock to that, who knows.

The original Kiss would be a hit though. I've tried for that before, I'll see if they are in the running.

Ambient Chill room with Water and soft pillows;)?

Saw ZZ when they came thru here earlier this year with Ted Nugent.

They still put on an amazing show.

At least you've been saying the same 3 options for the last 6 years.

David Blaine was too much money, maybe he came down in price.

Doobie Brothers would be cool, I'm sure it wouldn't be the original. Didn't they do that farewell tour in 1980?

Neil Diamond would never perform at a Players Ball. Maybe the crowd would rock to that, who knows.

The original Kiss would be a hit though. I've tried for that before, I'll see if they are in the running. [/b][/quote]
Neil must be getting around with a walker by now, no? hehe

Doobies have actually been playing the Vegas-AC circuit for a few years now. Original crew including Michael McDonald.

David Blane is probably still trapped in that ice cube.

Neil must be getting around with a walker by now, no? hehe

Doobies have actually been playing the Vegas-AC circuit for a few years now. Original crew including Michael McDonald.

David Blane is probably still trapped in that ice cube. [/b][/quote]
Drav you threw a hamburger at him didnt you?

I'm tempted to try Dave Chappelle.

Maybe he could get everyone's attention.

Comedians are tough with our crowd. No one pays that much attention to the stage, people socialize. I wonder if he'd be a hit or ignored.

Cypress Hill might be locked in soon, or Ludacris. BUT, that's just the main act. As of now I've decided to book a rock cover band or a real famous classic rock band, old school. Then I'll still have DJ's and other artists.

Cypress Hill is a nice choice for our "slightly" older crowd. But still, we're gonna add some new dimensions to the line up for 2005.

At least you've been saying the same 3 options for the last 6 years.

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At least im consistent:) For a bit of a change tho

10CC or Chicago

Of course Chicago would be great, but don't think you would ever get them. They are probably still making the 'big bucks.

Comics are great, but from my experience, they only work for a sit down type event.... This group can't shut up long enough to listen. Especially after a few drinks.

Good job Meat :zoinks: Ay least you mentioned people I have heard of ... hahahahaha