[Dixielandjazz] The union question and weddings

[Mike]

Hi Larry,

I don't know how much modern music you get the chance to listen 
to, but from what I've noticed the trend for the last 11 years 
has been multi-genre music. There's pop artist right now that 
I've been listen to called Beck that integrates elements of 
jazz, rock, latin and rap, and various sequencer generated 
sounds. He is able to create music that is surprisingly fluid, 
melodic and danceable.

Anyway, my point is that this seems to be a trend that will 
continue for awhile. Somewhat recently, the hip-hop group 
Outkast did a version of "My Favorite Things" that was actually 
quite popular.

Mike





Larry Walton Entertainment - St. Louis wrote:
Another problem is that people listen to a wide variety of 
styles and
> they want what they hear.  Three weeks ago we followed a string quartet.
> 
> I no longer and haven't tried for a long time to sell a wedding that 
> features the top tunes.  Instead I sell a traditional wedding band and 
> make no representation that they will get top 40.  I don't book many but 
> when I do people like what they get especially since I don't charge what 
> the other band does.  I tell them if they have special music I will DJ 
> it for them.
> Larry
> St. Louis