Some Pubrock Theory

I was reminded of this one when we played in Witham last Saturday.

Basically pub gigs tend to fall into two main categories (based on a standard 21:00-23:00 gig):

Scenario A - The pub is empty when you turn up at 20:00. It remains much the same until magically filling up during your second set. Everyone starts to go nuts at 22:50 and then complains when you have to finish at 23:00.

Scenario B - The pub is heaving when you turn up at 20:00. It remains much the same until magically emptying just before you start at 21:00. And stays that way. This is particularly common in pubs that people stop at on the way to somewhere else.

Last Saturday was a typical Scenario B. Now, I'm not saying that there are not other variables. Occasionally a Scenario B can turn into a Scenario A. I almost added a Scenario C, where the audience goes nuts from the start through to the finish - it happens, but it's unusual.

So what can we conclude? Basically, this supports what Gordon told me (see earlier post - Hot Fun): Start with a powerful number and end with your most impressive. I don't think that most people pay much attention to what happens in the middle, but I do think they can tell whether you mean it or not - so DON'T BE LAME! (see earlier post - The Essence of the Rubb).

Hope this helps.

Anyway, I would appreciate your views on the above. As I have said before - I am quite easily swayed.