https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:48:06 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322247 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:30:51 +0000
Cat]]> Opinions and Polls Cat https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322247 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322216 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:08:58 +0000 In fact, im just packing the gear up for a gig now actually, i might see if i can do some filming and post one or two on hear here when i get back. i always like to have a look at GN when i get back from a gig with a beer or 2, helps me wind down before bed. :D]]> Opinions and Polls almann1979 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322216 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322211 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:54:07 +0000 Opinions and Polls Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322211 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322202 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:30:27 +0000 the Stones do country so it isn't like you are going into an ugly part of town.

I think three sets is a good goal to achieve. throw in a drum solo. that eats a few minutes (LOL)]]> Opinions and Polls dogbite https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322202 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322194 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:43:15 +0000
1. You'll need to add typical cheezy novelty songs: Chicken Dance, Hokey Pokey etc. Not only do many people expect them, but they help your reputation - because these tunes will get any little kids out on the dance floor.

2. You'll want some songs for every generation that's going to be there, and you'll want to cover a lot of dancing styles. You've got a good start on that, with a nice variety. Throw in a swing number or two (Jump Jive & Wail, In the Mood, etc) and a line dance (maybe Boot Scootin Boogie). You might also want to think about the ethnic groups that might be attending... Hava Nagila or Danny Boy can get you more work by word of mouth, if that's what people expect to hear at a wedding.

3. Be prepared to learn a new tune or two for every wedding you do. Many people have specific tunes they'll want for the first dance, and the mother/son and father/daugther dances.]]> Opinions and Polls NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322194 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322193 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000
I wish I even knew half of them off the top of my head, wow!

Oh, BTW, Wild Cherry did Play that Funky Music]]> Opinions and Polls JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322193 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322192 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:43:19 +0000 thanks for the replies guys. i have been looking at the "how to get people up dancing" thread to try to find classics to add, but i have to say that a lot of the songs mentioned must be better known in the US than over here.

anyway, this is our current list - we hope the first set is full of "good songs" and the second is a dancers set.

set 1
let me entertain you - robbie williams
take me out - franz ferdinand
sex on fire - kings of leon
i bet you look good on the dancefloor - Arctic monkeys
Mr brightside - the killers
use somebody - kings of Leon
teenage kicks - the undertones
hard to handle - black crows
so lonely - the police
under the bridge - chilli's
dont stop me now - queen

set 2
sweet home alabama - lynard skynard
mustang sally - commitments
take your mama - sissor sisters
a little respect (erasure/wheatus cross)
jailhouse rock - elvis
johnny be good - chuck berry
medley of labamba, twist and shout and that song from dirty dancing
valerie - amy whinehoue
let it be - beatles (to give the dancers a rest)
play that funky music - not sure who did this???
i feel good- james brown
brown eyed girl- van morrison
i love to boogie - t rex

encore songs
summer of 69
i feel fine
stuck in the middle

our firsrt wedding is in may - they are happy with 2 50 minute sets, which im sure we could accomadate - we are looking to add new songs for then, any suggestions are greatly appreciated :D
i really didnt realise how many songs other bands had in their repetoire until this, i thought we were moving along fine - i guess its sort of back to the drawing board, but we'll definatley get there. :D]]> Opinions and Polls almann1979 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322192 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322190 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 11:44:41 +0000 Opinions and Polls Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322190 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322181 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:56:18 +0000
A third set doesn't have to be that big of an obstacle. It's more than okay at the end of the night to do a song (or two or three) that went over very well from the first set or the first half of the second. Especially if it has people up and dancing. That's why they're there.

If you figure most songs average out to between four and five minutes, you're not talking a lot of material new material to learn just to be on the safe side of three sets. Of course, when you're starting out, even one set can seem like an eternity :wink:

Go for it! They obviously like you enough and (better yet) many classics are not that hard to learn and arrange in a very short period of time. You want more suggestions to fill out your set lists? Just post here and you'll have more than enough suggestions to get you through six hours in no time flat. And August is over four months away. Your band sounds more than good enough to be able to learn even ten to twelve new songs in sixteen weeks. That's one a week plus at least four extra weeks to make them even better.

Hope this helps. More importantly, I hope this leads to a wonderful gig report in August!

Peace]]> Opinions and Polls David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322181 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322170 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:31:04 +0000 Opinions and Polls jwmartin https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/3-hour-set/#post-322170