Hey. Anyone have any experience performing for those waiting in line for a club or bar? We have a couple of watering holes in town that are busy enough to have a "velvet rope" for those who aren't VIP's. Management has mixed feelings about those waiting. Of course they don't want to let too many in at a time and overwhelm the atmosphere/staff/fire code. At the same time, they don't want people to get fed up and stop waiting in line. They love that their clubs are the hot spots and love the long lines waiting to get in. We developed a plan for me to spend a few minutes outside after taking care of VIP's and chilled out tables inside. The problem is... the "line" crowd has a totally different vibe than indoors.
Anyone else ever do this? Did you perform for groups of 4-5? 10-12? Did you do more stand-up material? Did you use voice amp? It's almost as loud outside as it is inside.

Wow ..even though I probably wouldn't do it[past my bedtime ]..I think that is a great idea!

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Rich

I've worked the line at many events and it can be a lot of fun. Although the atmoshpere may not be the same as for the VIPs inside, there is a certain comeraderie that develops among people as you wait in line for any length of time. It also helps to communicate that the club recognizes, respects and cares for the people waiting to get in. You would be the club's ambassador in charge of communicating that message. I think it's a great idea.

Kent

While I don't think the people let into the club are VIPs but rather CYDs or HYGs the line actually is a pretty fun group. You find more joking and good natured types in the line than you find bitter and angry people. There was a fellow who started working the line waiting to see Jay Leno, did it on his own w/out pay, and he was hired by the show to work it and now it is his regular gig. VIPs in Arkansas....priceless!