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Originally posted by DJ Mach X Truth... Opening is hard, it's a fine balance between keeping the crowd but not spending them... Good article!

that's the perfect description! keeping the crowd but not spending them.

Mull's points are great. I would say that a good opener can still have high/lows and memorable moments though. Mark Oliver on many a night threw down a killer opening set, that would even include a few bombs. it always felt like the bar was being set high for the headliner and it really built up anticipation for a great night.