Music has a powerful connection to human emotion. That makes picking the right tunes a make-it-or-break-it aspect of any event. A successful playlist requires asking the right questions long before you crank up the volume.
Who are you trying to please? Are we talking to country, hip-hop, rock or jazz fans? The list of genres seems endless, but you might want to look to the address of the meeting space to find a local sound that adds to the regional feel. Here are some suggestions based on popular event locations that may get you started.
Nashville, Tennessee
Genres: Country, Pop, Bluegrass
Famous artists: Kings of Leon, Kesha, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum
New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres: Jazz, Blues
Famous artists: Louis Armstrong, Aaron Neville, Earl King, Lil Wayne
Atlanta, Georgia
Genres: Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo soul, Rock
Famous artists: The Black Crowes, OutKast, Allman Brothers Band, Ludacris
Seattle, Washington
Genres: Garage Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk Rock
Famous artists: Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Foo Fighters, Fleet Foxes
Chicago, Illinois
Genres: Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop
Famous artists: Jennifer Hudson, R. Kelly, Fall Out Boy
New York, New York
Genres: Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Punk Rock
Famous artists: Beastie Boys, Madonna, 50 Cent, The Strokes, The Velvet Underground, Ella Fitzgerald, Neil Diamond, Norah Jones
Austin, Texas
Genres: Country, Rock
Famous artists: Nelly, Spoon, Willie Nelson, Janis Joplin, Bob Schneider
