Hmmmm.
Now those are some intriguing ideas, Dream Theater, Coheed & Cambria, Mars Volta, etc., however, in reality I have to consider the listening audience and the likeliness that the resort won't want a band blowing the nice older folks out of their seats while they're nibbling on their buffet dinners. Should the opportunity arise to play a venue like the Roseland Ballroom (anyone know about that little gem?) maybe then, but not for the dining and after-dining set.
Hair band music? Me? Don't judge a book by it's title or cover.
If you wish, take a moment & drop by here for a listen to a sample or two of what I like to play....
http://www.heyoka-healing.com/heyoka_tunes.htm
The Electric Slide... the only time that one gets into the sound system is when I want to reminisce about Aruba and think about watching my enchanting Lady dance to it.
(yeah... I know....)
Uh, Macarena? Not out of my guitar or sound-system.
I've had my fill of Jimmy Buffett as well, though I do still like to listen. Yeah, enough's enough.
Mr. Marley's a standard. There's nothing you can say about that one. No, it isn't Jamaica, but it is the islands. It's the vibe, no matter which island you're on. Don't forget, the Caribbean is as multi-cultural as New York or Toronto any day. Everyone from every island populating all over the place. Hey, a new friend that works at the Tamarijn is actually from Haiti... another from Columbia. It's a wonderful Caribbean melting pot.
So the fact is, you gotta play some reggae. Be it Bob or Peter Tosh or (shudder.... sorry folks) UB40 or The Police (not too fond of, ahem, white reggae).
Thanks for all the input, I really appreciate it.
be well, brightest of blessings
Mr. Ratt
www.heyoka-healing.com