Smooth soulful sounds, lite rock ballads, tasty dance melodies and great vocal delivery presented in an entertaining format are the major elements that have retained customers for many venues where Rhythm Dr J. has performed.  15 years of successful full time international performances in resorts, casinos, hotels, fine dinning and theme lounges without loosing an audience is a credit to his expertise.  Solo performances of the Rhythm Dr. are energetic as well as space saving for venues which rely upon every seat being filled for  prosperity and service quality.  Dr. J. has studied the grass roots business of entertainment booking, and promotion strategies which provide an unparalleled professionalisim  for a solo performer of his calibre.  Here are some of the suggestions and observations of things in a local music business scene that make it tough for artists as well as venue owners to gain success that comes from proper use of good live performance.  Its refered to as ...

Business owners 'Myth' conceptions and 'Myth' stakes: 
What do I need live entertainment for?  ["I do ok without it besides I have the CD player or I can get a DJ. anytime for less money."]  The CD changer or a Dj is amusement extracted from the random selection of pre recorded works of other entertainers.  Besides that in some localities its actually illegal without song liscencing although not enforced adequately.  The missing element is the spontaneity of humans reacting to quality artist interpretations. The obvious value of quality live performance is a customer will forget about the time spent waiting for the service.  Once you see or here a quality live performance its not a repeatable presentation.  The expectation however becomes that each performance is a great one.  Great performaces come from experienced performers.  Its a myth to think that pre-recorded play back replaces anything live and spontaneous.  Even the Dj is stale without spontenaety.  entertainment is entertainment.  

We tried live entertainment and it just doesn't work here! 
Well who did you get? who did the selection of the performers? Did you question the experience of the potential entertainers?  Did you consider pulling the plug when the clientele seemed to be disturbed at the performace or did you watch as your customers (excuse me .. your money!) slipped out of the door?  There are 3 basic questions to always ask a potential employee that equally applies to contracting for entertainment.  How long have you been doing what you do?   Do you have any references,  Can you work my schedule. 
     If live entertainment appears to not have worked the reasons are very basic.  Wrong artistry for the ambiance, inexperienced entertainment, failed promotional push.  Rhythm Dr J provides what is referred to as a control of the controllable strategy that has yet to fail when fully applied and trusted to work.  Be sure to ask about the strategy that would work for your place of business.  more than 30 years of music entertainment industry research and study have gone into the Rhythm Dr's proven strategies.  Do not 'myth'stake short term music fan likes of the weekend waitress to be an indicator of what will profit your venue for years to come.  Years of research has gone into knowledge of playing the right song at the right time. 
   We can't afford live music!. These bands want too much and I just don't have the business to pay them.  If they have a following they can bring here then we might be able to afford it.  Price is always negotiable just like your beverage distributor and the garbage collection, a service is a service!  Many venue owners hurt themselves using the Myth conception that entertainment should be free as in 'jam session' as in 'open stage' as in 'karaoke.'  as in 'talent contest' as in 'battle of the bands'.  Nothing shifts the ambiance of more formal venues than the assertion of un rehearsed unpolished and inexperienced performances.  Most of which occur at the very times you need the cash customer base to meet simple overhead expenses. 
     The Rhythm Dr systematically uses a formula to assess where the budget is and plans the 15 to 20% increases that should occur for any business within the first 30 days.  Win win strategies are affordable ask the Dr about this.  Damage control is expensive.  Trust anyone who has ever tried these things long term.  If they're honest they'll admit it. The perception of prosperity is masked by the body counts but the income has not increased overall and the 'good spenders' taper off.  The band with the following is not a clear reality its definitely better to have your own 'following' of patrons who come to your venue regardless of who or what is featured.  Most professionals charge for the promotional expense to motivate their following to your spot for a short period of time.  2 questions to consider with this misconception is are you a concert hall style venue needing the ticket sales that followings bring and are you in business for a few days a month or weekly?  Truth is, followings grow from good stable performances.  All venues are local in nature.  If you're failing to reach your neighborhood examine the reasons.  The entertainment may not be to blame.  When in doubt call the Dr.!   Rhythm Dr. J at your service.