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Bands doing DJ sets

WhiteLightWhiteCity [Edit] [Delete] 09:53, 23 March '09

What is this shit? Am I really supposed to care that Bloc Party is doing a DJ set at some bar, or the bassist from Foals (for example)? I don't get it - a couple of years ago Peter Hook did a DJ set (in New Zealand) for which he charged as much as a mid-level indie band would, and he (and/or the promotor) was reportedly peaved at the poor attendance. Which staggers me, because he was in New Order and Joy Division, good and fine, but I don't care what CDs he plays (at least not to the extent of shelling out decent cash). Is anyone with me here? I have no problem with musicians/bands doing DJ sets, and they might well be very good, but I really don't understand how this is meant to appeal to fans of the particular band they are/were in (without separately earning a reputation as a good DJ). Thoughts?


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