I think you play what you like first and then from that you find what a crowd likes. Because realistically you can only buy records that you like , you can't go into a record shop and buy records that you think others will like.

That said though , if you were playing a Techno club the punters will want Techno. They may not dig all of it but you'll still be able to find something that get's them all going , but you will be picking those records from the one's you have with you.

But it is for the crowd otherwise it's pointless. I play techno and although I don't play to big crowds I don't compromise . I could play house in pubs to make money , but I am not as into it and I think that is reflected in my mixing of house. You have to mix what you know, love and understand.

Hope this makes some sort of sense , I am well hungover today . The Edinburgh Festival is on and I have been using this as an excuse to become an alcoholic for a while!!! :lol: :lol: