I use the moniker Ramblin' Bill when I perform.
My venues have allowed me to perform in restaurants, bars, private parties, fund raisers, public municipality/non-profit/political events, and I've also enjoyed the age old performances now labeled Busking. In short, I'll play anywhere there is an audience.
When I sit down and turn on my electronic pad (my book of songs), the songs I cover are familiar to my listeners and were made popular in the past by an exceptional list of singers and songwriters whom have influenced millions of listeners.
My performances begin with "Hello, I'm Ramblin' Bill and it's a pleasure to perform for you today!"
Then, for the next 1 - 3 hours (or more in some venues), I sing and play the music Hits that changed the world, in the genre's of Classic Rock, Country, and Blues.
I've taken the words, rhythm, and familiar music of the past, and blended them together into a concoction that seems to be acceptable to audiences of all ages, no matter what their tastes in music are, with the possible exception of RAP music.
My job is to get people's hearts, minds, and bodies moving, and if I do my job right, my audiences will wrap their memories and dreams around my music. When I see them tapping their feet or singing along to a song, I know I'm fulfilling their musical needs, and if my venue serves food and drink, I will coax my audiences to stay around and listen to my music.
I have over 500 songs in my repertoire (and I'm constantly adding to it) and I select songs and place them into sets that my audiences have responded favorably to.
As a business man, I know that venues have to focus on profit and the reduction of costs, and there are always concerns about hiring an entertainer. But if the profit is greater than the cost, and the entertainment actually increases the profit or the brand for the business, most venue managers and owners will consider entertainment an asset, rather than a liability.
I'll work with businesses or municipalities to insure our transactions are profitable for both of us.
