Re: The Curse of Knob-Twiddling

["whiteoakstudios" <whiteoakstudios@supanet.com>]

Don't forget your slippers and a nice tabby cat - but don't fall asleep!
Invite your audience in for crumpets that'd help to cosy up the atmosphere.

Gareth

> I think antique furniture and tea cosies set a very nice mood... Just 
>come
out, sit down in an easy chair, and act like you're in your living room. 
(Of
course your living room may be bristling with hi-tech gear, but hey... 
it'll
blend with the homey atmosphere plus you'll have some nice tea to sooth 
your
jangled nerves.)
>
> A little pounding on the gear, like it's not working properly, adds a
certain element of intrigue and tension as well... Just like dad with the
old tv set.
>
> Do NOT preen or affect any other obvious superior airs...
>
> Become one with your audience...
>
> enough...
> -Miko
>
> >>> Nemoguitt@aol.com 12/08/00 03:32PM >>>
> In a message dated 00-12-08 14:38:49 EST, you write:
>
> << does anyone have any suggestions/comments about what to do to "jazz" 
>up
a
>  necessarily knob-twiddling performance? >>
>
> jonathan.........ive been thinking about this also..........i have this
weird
> need to go out and play and i was thinking i need some "schtick" (sp?) to
> make it work.........im thinking of playing in a small tent with images
being
> projected thru the walls.........do you think this would upset
> anyone?......... funny hats work sometimes........i got to come up with
> something soon, i may have a gig in mid jan...........michael
>
>