How many songs should be on your song list for special events? Plan for at least 25, maybe more. Events like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and retirement parties will put you to the test. From the moment you sit down to play, anticipate interruptions from every conceivable source. Servers with trays walking and guests speaking in loud voices. Know this. There will be a moment when someone approaches you with a request you didn't prepare for. It happens every time so be prepared for unplanned "breaks" at any moment during your 20-minute set.
