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Monday, November 16, 2009

Opinion / Jeff Hahne / News What's happened to the introduction?

Posted By on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 11:50 AM

I've noticed that there is a lack of band introductions these days...

Sure, some bands do it old school — Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Al Green, Janelle Monae and others will have their band play first before being introduced and hitting the stage.

The Evening Muse, depending on who's at the soundboard or hosting the show, will usually introduce the act hitting the stage.

Kiss is known for their "You wanted the best, you got the best," introduction that they've been doing for years. Does John Mayer, Jane's Addiction, Brittney Spears, Metallica or Harry Connick Jr. need to let you know who they are? If not, at what point is a band or artist famous enough to skip the intros?

However, a lot of places and people just don't say a word. The lights go out, the lights come back on and the band is on stage as the first notes ring out. Sure, nine times out of 10, it doesn't matter. The headliner is a big band and you already know who they are. But what about the opening acts? What about the people who are just there to see a new band and have no idea who they're watching?

Most bands, even when not "introduced," will let people know who they are at the same time they tell you there are CDs and t-shirts for sale in the back of the room. What's your preference? Should a band be introduced before hitting the stage? Should they leave it as a mystery? Should they only say it at the beginning and/or end of the set?

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