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Peter, is Not Fade Away the Rolling Stones' cover, or the Buddy Holly original version?

My rule has always been to open with 3 high energy tunes that we know really well with no downtime between songs. First song finishes, "1-2-3-4" straight into the second one "1-2-3-4" right into the third one.

Then do a little witty repartee' with the audience after that to fill time so the guitar players can tune/switch instruments/whatever.

This accomplishes a couple of things:

1. Gets the crowd up and energized

2. Gets the band motivated and rockin'

3. Gives me time to observe and prep a comment or two for the between the third and fourth song momentary delay (see "witty repartee'" item above).

Since one of my band rules is to never have a chick singer I don't worry about when to bring her out.

Gotta agree with Alan. That's how we used to structure out sets as well.

You still playing anywhere Mick?

I'll agree with Alan and Mick. It's important to present at least three good rockers in a row to an audience, with no tuning/stage patter/etc. in between songs. After the third song, give them a chance to catch their breath, and say 'hi' to them.

If the audience knows your tunes and what to expect..thats cool and I think you can go right for it..if not I agree ease them into it....no guitar noodling between songs!