[Dixielandjazz] A Venue Suggestion

[BudTuba at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/4/04 5:49:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
barbonestreet at earthlink.net writes:

> horse shows and major races 

Steve,

I know you mean well, but I have played with a band that covers a local horse 
jumping and dressage (spl) competition for several years and each time I keep 
getting the image of one of those English productions for MasterPiece Theatre 
where the characters walk about the grounds gaily talking and joking as they 
pass by the concert band playing to no discernabke audience, but providing 
period background.  

These people come for the horse show and since there are bleachers and seats 
available there, do not spend more than about 30 seconds in front of the band 
on their way through the grounds.   Admittedly, the pay was good and the band 
had fun, but not much audience participation.  The audience mix was about as 
you described, but kids are interested more in the pony rides and refreshment 
stands  and the adults play "Keeping up with the Joneses" then listening to 
music.

Roy (Bud) Taylor
Smugtown Stompers
Traditional Jazz since 1958
We ain't just whistling Dixie!