13d • General discussion
Evening show...
Most of my shows for senior communities are in the mornings and afternoons. It's rare that I should find myself setting up for a 6pm show and this past week, I did exactly that. Evening shows are typically for independent living communities and I find this kind of event EXTRA special. The mood is a little calmer. The atmosphere is a little quieter. Hardly any other activity is happening. There are no leafblowers or lawnmowers outside to compete with. It's just me and a room full of residents who just finished their dinner and looking for a nice musical evening before heading their rooms for the night...
It's a Tuesday evening and it's completely dark outside. Lamplights illuminate the big living room with a soft enchanting glow. This is a completely different vibe. I play Beatles songs like 'Something in the Way she Moves', 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps', and 'Let it Be'. I play a Johnny Cash version of 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'. I play Patsy Cline's 'Crazy'.....Each song I extend a little longer with singing then I repeat the whole thing as an instrumental and let my audience relax into the melodies....
What's different about an evening show is that this is the last 'activity' of the day and residents are typically winding down. I almost treat the show as a lullaby. Everything is soft and gentle and I tell stories to match this vibe as well. If you find the opportunity to play for seniors in the evening, start with softer and slower songs to make a smooth impression. Be sensitive and treat them with 'kid gloves' as they settle in for a quiet evening of music. This show must be done with careful attention, gentleness, and EXTRA love❤️❤️
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