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The Performer's Circle

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3 contributions to The Performer's Circle
What venue type comprises most of your gig experience?
95% of all my paid gigs are from some kind of senior living community. I know several members who indicated they play weddings and other types of places. I'm curious where most of us are coming from?
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1 like • 24d
I came from about 20 yrs of playing drums in a church praise band, going try different leaders, plasters and band members. I left the church due to differing opinions of leadership and haven’t swung a drumstick since, about 4yrs. I love music but genre has been a problem for me to get cozied up to since that day. The possibility of playing for old people kinda gave me back purpose since I’m becoming one🙄.
Why do you want to share your music?
Residents want to experience your show,not just passively listen to the music. When we invest time with them, it's crucial to make a connection and share the reason we love music and why we are so happy to share it. "My grandfather taught me how to play guitar. He also smoked cigarettes while he sang the songs. I don't smoke, but every time I smell cigarettes I think of him and the music he shared that made my brothers and I feel so good" Some little stories like this resonate with them. "My grandma danced and she couldn't dance. Grandpa sang and he couldn't sing. They stayed married 60 years." Open up to your senior audience and make them 'feel' what you feel. Let your stories lead into songs and bring them on an emotional journey with you. This makes a lasting impression that will get them asking for you back more often. Why are you so excited about sharing music with senior communities??
3 likes • Jun 12
Not gonna lie, I’ve always felt the need for making money ever since I retired, it’s what I did for 35-some years, kinda hard to get out of that habit. But visiting my mother-in-law in memory care, I’ve seen the genuine need for music in the facilities and how much it blesses them and the blessing comes back to the players too in a big way. I pray to God that I can pull this dream off and realize how much love can be shared in this idea I’ve got.
How do you prepare your setlist at shows?
I'm curious what everyone uses when referencing a setlist during shows? I go completely from memory and don't rely on anything and I'm wondering if anyone else does this?
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13 members have voted
4 likes • Jun 2
I’m not at that point, still working on learning guitar. Right now it’s just a dream of mine. Randy
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Randy Harmon
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@randy-harmon-7006
72 yr old retired electrician, played drums since 13 yr old, played church praise band for 20yrs decided I would learn guitar 2008 and here I am.

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Joined May 26, 2026