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You know, I could think of worse things a pub can do.

I've done a good bit of djing in my time, and do like music in a pub, when it's done right. The trick is to get the balance right, and particularly the volume. I don't want to make this into a 'have a go at the B&C' thread, but to take it as an example, I've been upstairs before when there were only a couple of tables of people, perhaps a dozen over all, and the djs were blaring out the music. At times like that what's required is some good background music. Then, on busier times, the music can increase in volume, in proportion to the amount of people, but never becoming excessive.
Most of my djing was done in a pub on a Saturday night from 9-1pm, so you usually got the full range, from empty to full (usually several times a night). I was constantly adjusting the volume, and taking several trips up and down the bar ("mingling") to check the volume was ok. The speakers at the far end were also turned off, to give people a quiet corner to chat.

The problem I often come across now is some guy/girl is trying to be noticed, and sticks the volume up to ten for the night.

Of course there are times when a quiet pub, and a good chat is what's preferred.

Ah, but what if it's a beer hall ? A big open space, where the volume of 40 people chatting quietly to each other will build up.

To match that with music, you do have to be over the Health & Safety legal maximum of 85dB or so.

I'm just bitter and cranky. My idea of a perfect pub is a medieval tavern, where beer is served from six or seven unmarked kegs. No brands; just good beer that you can't tell what it is till its poured, just like the beer tents at medieval festivals in cornwall and devon. Cloudy cider with bits still in. Wine by the jug. Barley juices for those that don't like alcohol.

No food, bar what you can eat with your bare hands. And the only music allowed would be human-powered. And me, behind the bar, not missing computers.

John

You could try the Medieval Banquets at Bunratty Castle

There might even be leprechauns <!-- s:wink: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_wink.gif" alt="" title="Wink" /><!-- s:wink: -->

Well, we all have ideas of our perfect pub, but surely that's a different topic.
And, yes, music can draw punters, but, as I said, I'm only in favour if it's done right. Even a big open hall can find the right balance.
Once again, I'm trying to talk in general terms, but the focus does seem to be on the B&C.

&amp;quot;oblivious&amp;quot;:1r2s0k2i wrote: You could try the Medieval Banquets at Bunratty Castle
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Heh, yeah...we did a weekend show there a few years ago. As payment, they fed us in a barn out the back, which was pretty cool.

The 'Bunratty Dancers' dropped down to see us at some stage, and were a little embarrassed...they expected men in tights and women in velvet & polyester with pointy hats.

They got rowdy drunk bearded men in skirts with hairy legs, and women in scratchy wool & linen dresses that had spent the weekend traipsing around in mud, and not giving a crap.

Best to just book out a castle like Foulksrath in Kilkenny for 500 a week, and have a session there <!-- s:) --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s:) -->
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John

There's far worse things a pub can do, but that would need another thread <!-- s:shock: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif" alt=":shock:" title="Shocked" /><!-- s:shock: -->