"WTF is is purpose of bands doing "encores"? Random Monday ish..."
9 times out of 10 they already know what songs they are going to do and have practiced the entire set list.
Why is before the end of the show they do the fake ass "thanks for coming out, shows over" walk off to back stage but the lights stay down. The audience stands on the feet and cheers loudly, so then the band decides "ok, since you guys like us so much we'll do one more song!" and comeback out and do something they had planned on doing all along.
How is your Monday going OKP? Uncle Truth really wants to know.