[Callers] What to ask a band before the gig?

Hi Shared Weight, I have a few gigs coming up in a short span of time, and I try and touch base with the band at least a week out, if possible. I open the door for them to ask any questions for me, or to make any suggestions for a caller to make things easier / more fun for them to play their music. I also ask a few questions. I try and keep it to a minimum, so I don't come off too demanding. What sorts of questions do you ask bands prior to the dance, especially by e-mail / phone? A couple I like are: - Do they have particular music sets they like to play at certain times, like, to end the night, etc? - Especially if I haven't heard them before in person, what overall types of music do they enjoy playing the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Best, Ron T Blechner contradances.tumblr.com/ron