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Poll
Question: What genre of music/entertainer would you enjoy at a rally? (choose as many as apply)
Option 1: Country votes: 26
Option 2: Bluegrass votes: 28
Option 3: 50's pop/rock/contemporary votes: 17
Option 4: 60's pop/rock/contemporary votes: 25
Option 5: 70's pop/rock/contemporary votes: 19
Option 6: 80's pop/rock/contemporary votes: 11
Option 7: Modern pop/contemporary votes: 4
Option 8: Swing votes: 8
Option 9: Blues/Jazz votes: 14
Option 10: Comic/Improv votes: 15
Option 11: None votes: 5
Title: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: HighTechRedneck on May 17, 2011, 07:39:53 AM
I'm still working out ideas for a BCM Rally in the Chattanooga, TN/north Georgia area October 14-17.  When it comes to music/entertainment I know what I like, but I would like everyone's input on what they would like to hear.  Choose as many as apply to your preferences.  (Sorry, no rap  ;) I just can't abide with the stuff.)

As a side note, Sunday morning of the rally, I am inviting some of the local area Gospel quartets/groups to perform in sort of a Gospel jam session. (most of them are bus nuts to one degree or another too)  Besides the local area groups, I know several bus nuts from other areas are members of Gospel groups and are welcome to participate.
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: JackConrad on May 17, 2011, 09:45:50 AM
Mike,
  We found that no matter what type entainment we booked, we were doing good if 50-60% of those attending showed up.  Entertainment is one of the most difficult things to plan for a rally. You have to book it quite a bit prior to the rally dates and it is a fixed expense. It can be difficult to budget a per coach entertainmet cost without knowing how many coaches will attend. Works better if you can get corporate sponsorship to cover entertainment cost.  Jack
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: HighTechRedneck on May 17, 2011, 06:55:45 PM
Those are good points Jack.  I am looking at a lot of possibilities.
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: happycamperbrat on May 18, 2011, 06:06:45 AM
I like Dale's music...... or maybe our own resident Elvis!
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: zimtok on May 18, 2011, 08:07:04 AM
When you start looking to book a band check out the guy I run sound for.
His name is Eddie Smith and he has a great following in west Tn, north MS, and east AR.
His website is www.eddielsmith.com (http://www.eddielsmith.com)

He can do anything from an acoustic solo act to a full band depending on your budget.
We bring our own sound equipment.

We have a bus and Chattanooga is not too far for us to travel.


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Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: Van on May 18, 2011, 08:18:06 AM
Can we add snake charmer, or belly dancing to the list? ::) ;D ;D
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: happycamperbrat on May 18, 2011, 08:47:36 AM
not without chippendales  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Brat, With enough beer I am sure we can find you a "Chippendale" but we are going to take the belly dancing to the next level. Your call ;D
Title: Fall Rally Location
Post by: mlh1936 on May 18, 2011, 09:44:02 AM
Hey Mike,
Do you already have a location picked out for the rally? Have you considered Vogel State Park in N GA? That is one beautiful setting. Hope you are able to set up a fall rally up your general area. Our Avion Club used to hold rallies at River Vista RV Park at Dillard, GA. too. That's a fine rally park and a little more "citified" than Vogel. Oct is super in TN and N GA.
Mal
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: happycamperbrat on May 18, 2011, 10:34:45 AM
Quote from: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Brat, With enough beer I am sure we can find you a "Chippendale" but we are going to take the belly dancing to the next level. Your call ;D

okay!
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Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 10:46:45 AM
That is just wrong!
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: Van on May 18, 2011, 11:19:45 AM
JUST PLAIN WRONG!! :-X ;)
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: demodriver on May 18, 2011, 12:16:29 PM
I just threw up a bit in my mouth :-X


How about some heavy metal ;D I didnt see a option for it!
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: happycamperbrat on May 18, 2011, 12:24:43 PM
geesh! you guys are no fun! I guess the old story about throwing a bag over the head isnt true at all?  :o

Us girls are soooo left out  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 12:44:46 PM
All that needs is a plastic bag over IT'S head :P
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: Charley Davidson on May 18, 2011, 01:20:44 PM
At most of our ages the Chipendales have become Chipenwhales ;D :o :P
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: boxcarOkie on May 18, 2011, 01:29:31 PM
Quote from: happycamperbrat on May 18, 2011, 10:34:45 AM
Quote from: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 08:59:30 AM
Brat, With enough beer I am sure we can find you a "Chippendale" but we are going to take the belly dancing to the next level. Your call ;D

okay!
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Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: Van on May 18, 2011, 08:31:49 PM
 Will that be cash or CC for that lap dance tonight Sir?  :o
 SWINGING WITH SADAM TOUR, I think was his final "Fruit Line In The Sand"  ::) It is like we always say time and time again, ALWAYS HAVE YOUR RACK ADJUSTED BY A PROFESSIONAL I rest my case!! ROTFLMAO ;D
Title: Re: Rally music/entertainment preferences?
Post by: NJT5047 on May 18, 2011, 09:55:57 PM

Cool beans!   Bluegrass has it!  But hey, we'll do a little country, and some vintage rock.  See ya'll music lovers at Mt Airy, NC first weekend in June at Veterans Part.  Right in the middle of Mt Airy.   We'll be there from Monday PM or Tuesday AM and the rest of the week.  This is a bus friendly arrangement. 
I notice old brother Hussain has some decent hooters....didn't know that. 
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