moej45 7 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hey all....I've been hitting the open Mic night at a restaraunt about once a month for the past 3 months. This past visit the bar owner asked me to come in and do a full night. So....pretty excited as this my first real full show back in about 5 years(mandatory sabbatical from 3 kids coming in that time). So obviously I have more than enough original material BUT....although I used to be very opposed to covers I have come around full circle on their importance in bringing the crowd into your music. SO.....I need about 7 or 8 covers and here is what I have so far, -Atlantic City- Bruce -The Weight- The Band -American Girl- Tom Petty Dont Stop Believing- Journey(belive it or not I can make it work) -You Don't Always Get What You Want- Rolling Stones- So....I need about 3 more. Any thoughts? I am looking for fresh ideas.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Morton 42 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Into The Mystic: Van Morrisson Pancho & Lefty: Townes VanZant Friend of the Devil: The Grateful Dead Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brixa 3 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Train Leaves Here This Morning - Gene Clark Out On The Weekend - Neil Young Losing My Religion - REM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnneS 77 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Old Crow's Wagon Wheel might be a great fit for you in this situation... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EuroAussie 192 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Some Beatles, Johnny Cash, Wish You Were Here, Wonderwall ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Madman_Greg 6 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 +1 for any Beatles, but I am biased as I live closer to Liverpool than you lot on here I like to think of a set in terms of pace well as content First 3 numbers, good pace numbers, little talking in between, play them straight off, get those feet tapping. Can then go for some medium pace stuff The slow it down before the finish Then onto the last few numbers, big finale, good pace numbers song along etc….. The for the encore if needed (and always plan this bit) A slower song to come back with The two good pace songs to go out on (ideally sing along – American Pie for example is a good finisher for acoustic sets) Hopefully this approach will give you a different perspective Good luck Madman Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moej45 7 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 +1 for any Beatles, but I am biased as I live closer to Liverpool than you lot on here I like to think of a set in terms of pace well as content First 3 numbers, good pace numbers, little talking in between, play them straight off, get those feet tapping. Can then go for some medium pace stuff The slow it down before the finish Then onto the last few numbers, big finale, good pace numbers song along etc….. The for the encore if needed (and always plan this bit) A slower song to come back with The two good pace songs to go out on (ideally sing along – American Pie for example is a good finisher for acoustic sets) Cool...great input Hopefully this approach will give you a different perspective Good luck Madman Greg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
larryp58 24 Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 Old Crow's Wagon Wheel might be a great fit for you in this situation... Now Anne, everyone ain't from Norf Keralina! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnneS 77 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Now Anne, everyone ain't from Norf Keralina! Ha! But isn't everyone hoping for Raleigh...?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinder 184 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Here are some suggestions...as a side-project to my original work, I play solo wedding gigs and go out with a function band on occasion, and these are the songs that always slay the crowd: Cash - Ring Of Fire or Folsom Prison Blues Van Morrison - Moondance or Brown Eyed Girl Oasis - Wonderwall King Of Leon - Sex On Fire Monkees - I'm A Believer Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl Everlys - Bye Bye Love Proclaimers - 500 Miles Snow Patrol - Run or Chasing Cars Don McLean - Vincent or American Pie Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis REM - Man On The Moon or Losing My Religion There's tons of great songs out there-the above are all easy to play, too, which helps (well, it helps me anyway!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moej45 7 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Here are some suggestions...as a side-project to my original work, I play solo wedding gigs and go out with a function band on occasion, and these are the songs that always slay the crowd: Cash - Ring Of Fire or Folsom Prison Blues Van Morrison - Moondance or Brown Eyed Girl Oasis - Wonderwall King Of Leon - Sex On Fire Monkees - I'm A Believer Neil Young - Cinnamon Girl Everlys - Bye Bye Love Proclaimers - 500 Miles Snow Patrol - Run or Chasing Cars Don McLean - Vincent or American Pie Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World Marc Cohn - Walking In Memphis REM - Man On The Moon or Losing My Religion There's tons of great songs out there-the above are all easy to play, too, which helps (well, it helps me anyway!) American Pie, Wagon Wheel and Folsom have been added. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 37 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Prine. Paradise Zimmerman. Aint Going No Where Crowe. Wagon Wheel, op-cit ps wouldnt do the weight unless you have the harmonies. but if you dig the changes, why not Van's Tupelo Honey? Throw a curve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
larryp58 24 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Ha! But isn't everyone hoping for Raleigh...?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
larryp58 24 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Campaigner-Neil Young Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eyecon 4 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Moe you have a very unique voice, how about some "Shambala - Three Dog Night" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onewilyfool 81 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 WOW...nice playlist....I guess I'm not ready for prime time yet....lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soao 0 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Gordon Lightfoot The Old Man Came Home From the Forest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flatbaroque 65 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Going on the criteria that they should be reasonably recognisable... Lola....Kinks Ode to Billy Joe.......Bobby Gentry Love Hurts..........Everly Bros Where do you go to my lovely.......Peter Starsted Tupelo Honey...Van Morrison If not for You....Bobby Zimmerman Cry me a river....Various...a couple of easy jazz chords in this'un Dead Flowers.......Stones but listen to Townes VZ's version If I were a Carpenter....Tim Hardin Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParlourMan 142 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 +1 for any Beatles, but I am biased as I live closer to Liverpool than you lot on here Madman Greg watch out, there's a scouser on here! ;) My wife is from southport, a stone throw away really... both her parents are scousers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rambler 37 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Popular at open mikes in these parts: Come on up to the House (Waits), Kennesaw Line (Claire Lynch), If I had a Boat (Lyle Lovett), Its Over (Lucidna Williams). In general, might want to think strong about songs that make it without the band arrangement. And if you are going to 60s artists, try a less known number (You got the Silver, not Cant Get Want). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brannon67 4 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 I dont know if you play any harp, but: Tom Petty: You Dont Know How It Feels Neil Young: Heart Of Gold Steven Van Zant: I AM A Patriot(easy,fun to play, but very effective)No harp, unless you want to add some to it. Amos Lee: Arms Of A Woman Jackson Browne: Running On Empty Just some that I do Sometimes.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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