What short, creative performances can guests put on at my party to entertain themselves? [more inside]
posted by Kateruba on Dec 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me find music about sexin' up Superheroes! I'm running an event based on Yoe's "Secret Identity" and I need background music that references a bunch of things and/.or sounds like something The Silk Specter would enjoy. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Nov 2, 2009 - 25 answers

Have party guests build music playlist prior to party online. Is there such a site? [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Sep 30, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to dress up for a friend's party as "my favorite dead rockstar." Given my looks (brunette and curvy) and my budget (low), who can I be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 32 answers

Advance Halloween preparation! We're having a Dark Carnival- themed party-- think scary clowns, murderous roustabouts, and evil fortunetellers. We're looking for appropriate background music. [more inside]
posted by cereselle on Sep 14, 2009 - 26 answers

In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

Most Halloweens I have a small Rocky Horror Picture Show party at my place. But this year I wanted to screen a different musical. Still, I want people to dress up, and I want the night to carry the same raucous, raunchy tone. How can I "slutify" The Sound of Music?
posted by Sully on Jul 29, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there a rave subculture, and how can I get in on it? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 on Jul 17, 2009 - 12 answers

Music Mix Filter: Long story short, next week the model at my event is coming dressed as the Alien Queen from the ALIEN movies. I have no idea what kind of music to play for the background. The film scores seem obvious but who wants to listen to clanking and increasing strings for 3 hours? I can either go scary-horror-sci-fi or campy-alien-novelty songs. Ideally I could do both. What kind of weird space music recommendations do you have? Gotta have songs about alien invaders?
posted by The Whelk on Jun 30, 2009 - 33 answers

What phrase best describes the annoying person who shows up at the party with their own cd's, hijacks the stereo, and forces everyone to listen to 30 seconds of a dozen different tracks? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on May 17, 2009 - 28 answers

Suggest underappreciated music for a 60s/70s dance party. [more inside]
posted by hpliferaft on Apr 10, 2009 - 26 answers

All things 50s filter: I am throwing a 50s inspired party and would like advice on how to make it very fifties fun. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Feb 17, 2009 - 20 answers

Please suggest Japanese songs to use for a video-of-photos at a going away party. 送別会の写真ビデオで使うための日本語の曲を進めてください。 [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Nov 15, 2008 - 8 answers

Steampunk Party On a Budget? Music, Decor, and Give-Aways. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Oct 20, 2008 - 4 answers

What songs have really meaningless or silly lyrics, but are really catchy and fun? [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac on Sep 3, 2008 - 91 answers

Suggestions for authentic, delectable, non-time invasive Cuban food, fun, and festivities. [more inside]
posted by dawson on Aug 13, 2008 - 14 answers

Epic gig venue required in London. For 25th party slash album launch in March. Capacity 150-300. Must have stage, bar, PA, preferably lights too. [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant on Jan 10, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm hosting a New Year's Eve party. What music do you suggest I play? [more inside]
posted by Masi on Dec 30, 2007 - 9 answers

QUICK! Help me scare up some music for my Fourth of July party tomorrow! Specifics within. [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Jul 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for recordings of live DJ sets/mixes to play at parties at my place. [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jul 2, 2007 - 10 answers

DJ name me, if you please. [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Jun 23, 2007 - 76 answers

Which performers are you going to see at this year's Fete de la Musique in Paris on June 21st? [more inside]
posted by josh on Jun 19, 2007 - 4 answers

ATTN: Music Nerds! I'm putting together a party playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President" - any suggestions?? Help me rock the party into the streets! [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Apr 19, 2007 - 72 answers

I'm hosting a large dance party next week (combined birthday party and other celebration), and I'm trying to put together a playlist for it. I'm leaning toward electro, synthpop, funk, and remixes, but after looking through my library (which is pretty weighted towards indie rock and folk), I've realized I don't have very much. Any suggestions for songs that should go on there? [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis on Mar 20, 2007 - 30 answers

I'm looking for sixties party music. [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Mar 18, 2007 - 27 answers

What are some good songs to play at a baby shower? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Feb 1, 2007 - 24 answers

Party like it's 1956? Help plan my retro New Year's shindig. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Dec 20, 2006 - 13 answers

Playlist help: Having a party at my place for a bunch of trendy 20 something new yorkers, what songs should I be sure to play? [more inside]
posted by slapshot57 on Jul 15, 2006 - 33 answers

Looking for jungle-themed music for a NYE party. More inside. [more inside]
posted by fearless_yakov on Dec 29, 2005 - 23 answers

Help me plan a halloween party with an undersea theme... [more inside]
posted by BleachBypass on Oct 17, 2005 - 11 answers

I need a simple pop song that can be retrofitted for a farewell party. Have a decent acoustic guitar player, and a team of writers standing by to rework the lyrics to pay homage to our departing friend. What songs could semi-skilled singers use to good effect, and not mangle? [more inside]
posted by sacre_bleu on Oct 13, 2005 - 16 answers

Good outside fall party music? [more inside]
posted by undertone on Oct 5, 2005 - 14 answers

Bon Temps: Requesting your suggestions for a Louisiana-themed benefit party. [more inside]
posted by Miko on Sep 8, 2005 - 16 answers

Suggestions for danceable indie music? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Aug 26, 2005 - 45 answers

You're hosting a party for lots of people. How do you manage the music to be played? If you decided to allow people to pick and chose their favourite tracks from your large MP3 collection - how would you go about doing it? [more inside..]
posted by ralawrence on Feb 9, 2005 - 15 answers

I'm putting together a playlist for an election-results-watching party (Go Kerry!). Any recommendations for songs relating to the current administration?
So far, I've got: Ani DiFranco's 'Self Evident', Saul Williams' 'Pledge of Resistance' and Eminem's Mosh from the recent post. I know I've heard others, but can't seem to find them right now.
Any genre is OK, just curious as to how much I can find, my google-fu doesn't seem up to the task of finding political songs without too much stuff from the Vietnam era.
posted by bashos_frog on Oct 26, 2004 - 40 answers