Alan Ratcliffe wrote:
But depending on venue, you have to throw in a majority of songs that most will recognise. People want familiarity, and in a cover gig you are there for the audience, not vice-versa.
This.
You can work your asses off, slaving away at nailing that Camel number 100%. The polyrhythms, the intricate arrangements...or you can pour your soul out before your audience's very eyes through your own words and music.
And some dipshit at the back of the audience will shout:
"Play something we know man!" "D
