Having exhibited at the shows for some 16 years now, I have found that the only way to survive the show is to play the music that I like personally. My taste is not that of the average audiophile- I like new material a lot, from ambient to punk, metal to classical and a lot in between. I especially like things with big bass, 'cause I just do.
I've heard the female vocals with light jazz backup a little too much in my time and so I don't bring any to shows. Exhibitors have to live with the music they bring and I get tired of ripping my fingernails while trying to climb the walls :)
I don't doubt that someone passing by would not like everything we play- I'm a big fan of Porcupine Tree and King Crimson, but most people don't even know who Porcupine Tree even is. Shame on you if you don't know King Crimson- they've only been around for 36 years. Islands is a real treat on a good system with original vinyl...
Anyway, if you are at a show- bring your own LPs or CDs and if the exhibitor will not play your selection *then* leave- not before! If their system is really all that great, they will be happy to show it off.
You may have to be patient, as a previous request may already be playing. IOW if you go through all that trouble to get to an audio show, and then are put off by a cut someone happens to be playing, you could be shooting yourself in the foot.
I've heard the female vocals with light jazz backup a little too much in my time and so I don't bring any to shows. Exhibitors have to live with the music they bring and I get tired of ripping my fingernails while trying to climb the walls :)
I don't doubt that someone passing by would not like everything we play- I'm a big fan of Porcupine Tree and King Crimson, but most people don't even know who Porcupine Tree even is. Shame on you if you don't know King Crimson- they've only been around for 36 years. Islands is a real treat on a good system with original vinyl...
Anyway, if you are at a show- bring your own LPs or CDs and if the exhibitor will not play your selection *then* leave- not before! If their system is really all that great, they will be happy to show it off.
You may have to be patient, as a previous request may already be playing. IOW if you go through all that trouble to get to an audio show, and then are put off by a cut someone happens to be playing, you could be shooting yourself in the foot.