I have to disagree with you Jean on this one... I think occassionally giving the story behind a song helps the audience make a real life connection to their life, especially if it's something they've gone through on a personal level. It can make the difference between the song being actually listened and related to, or just being "background" music, at least in the coffeehouse situations I mostly perform in. I don't think it should be on every song cause then it does start to take away a bit. But, I've always like the VH-1 show "Storytellers" for that reason. You get the reason behind the song. As for humorous talk, I try to interact with the audience and do things spontaneously, cause I have a quick wit.
davey O.

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