Rachel,

Be yourself. Talk to your friends and family as if you were, well, talking to your friends and family. I agree with Caroline, you don't need to talk a lot, and also, you should definitely do some songs back to back.

As you get more experience, you'll find that you can take your cue from the audience. Some audiences respond better than others to talking. Often it depends on why they're there. If they're there for food, they might not want a lot of chatter, or even to have to put down their knives and forks to clap. If they're there for socializing, maybe a little more talking. Sometimes they want you to be the program director for the evening, other times they want you to be the jukebox. Then there are the shows where they're there for you. And then, like I said, be yourself.

Have a good show!

Mike

You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash

It's only music.
-niteshift

Mike Dunbar Music