[Dancecult-l] liveness, perfomativity, theatre

[James E]

> This thread started with my (I thought simple!) question as to whether
> the UK resurgence in "live" music was reflected elsewhere. The sense of
> "live" here was mainly that of instrument based "band music" which seems
> to predominate in the popularity stakes at. present. There are, I think,
> a couple of points to pick up here.

Pushing the analysis from the supply side, I've heard directly from USA 
promoters/concert managers that they are simply fed up dealing with 
primadonna DJs who require cash, first class air, limos, 5-star hotels and 
"Paris Hilton" treatment before agreeing to perform vs. "live act" 
performers who usually charge a lower all-inclusive fee, a few drink tickets 
and handle their own travel, etc.