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Originally Posted by tweedtone
That is pure genius. And I will happy steal it. :)
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I played bass in that band. It was a funk band and we stayed together for about 3 years in the late 90s as funk was having a revival of sorts. We played about 1/2 covers and 1/2 originals. We must have played 150 gigs in 3 years, and I think that the leader used that line at least 90% of the time.
We had a following of about 50 people, and they were all in on the joke of course. But it still worked every-time. He would make the announcement at the perfect moment....and I'd always get at least 2 or 3 free beers....and most of the time, even more. Sometimes someone would send a pitcher of beer up to the stage. The other band members loved it when someone would send up a shot or two....cause I don't do shots! So I'd just pass them over.
It's a sure-fire-winner.