[Dixielandjazz] Danceable Jazz

[Russ Guarino]

I agree with Steve, if they dance, I feel we are having a successful gig.

Russ Guarino

Stephen Barbone wrote:

> Margaret Squires wrote:
>
> "As far as Modesto is concerned, if the people are dancing while you're
> playing, you have connected with your audience!!"
>
> YEAH!!!  Barbone Street loves to connect via the dancers. We'll go out
> on the floor with them to solo right at them, and / or drape mardi gras
> beads around their necks. Or shout "Dance like no one is watching",
> etc.  Even those not dancing are hopefully swaying by themselves with
> big smiles. We connect with them too, with nods of encouragement, smiles
> and beads. And this works for ages, 9 to 90, in all venues.
>
> If they have a good time, we have a good time and this energy transfer
> goes round and round.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Barbone
>
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