Stagecraft 101
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Chad
Slender Hobbit
yes. and pissing off the sound guys or stage manager will get you taken out of the house mix or worse
My one band in college always used the same sound guy and we always introduced him as the 5th member of the band. We would bring him up on stage to take a bow. Even if we had an off night, the pa always sounded solid.
baimun
Funkasaurus Rex
I've worn suits on stage for the last two Halloween gigs I've done.
Halloween '08:
Halloween '09:
Man.... imagine how cool those gigs would have been with glow sticks.
Dew Knot Hump
Sausager
I've worn suits on stage for the last two Halloween gigs I've done.
Halloween '08:
Halloween '09:
I think the key to wearing a suit onstage is only do it if everybody else is doing it too.
You'd look like a total dork if you showed up in a suit and everybody else was wearing shorts and sandals. :cheese:
Another rule is: No Pirate Shirts. :cheese:
Chad
Slender Hobbit
what about eye patches?
Dew Knot Hump
Sausager
Acceptable if you are missing an eye, otherwise no. Same rule applies to peg legs and hooks for hands.
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Ah, I remember how I dressed in the band I was in during the 60's. Blue shirt with ruffled front and sleeves, bell-bottom pants with the pleated bell, and high-heeled boots. Add some beads and you had instant groovy.
The tie dye came a year or so later.
F
fanuvbrak
Guest
I think the number one gig rule should be this:
DON'T GET DRUNK!!!
DON'T GET DRUNK!!!
Dew Knot Hump
Sausager
Ah, I remember how I dressed in the band I was in during the 60's. Blue shirt with ruffled front and sleeves, bell-bottom pants with the pleated bell, and high-heeled boots. Add some beads and you had instant groovy.
The tie dye came a year or so later.
That was cool back then or acceptable these days only if you are in the Black Crowes.
Another rule is no kimonos and black wide brim hats. In other words "do not dress like Stevie Ray Vaughan."
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Chad
Slender Hobbit
Then what I am supposed to do with all of the free drinks?
Dexter Inferno
Serious error
Amen. I did that once. Never again.
Most of us have probably tried that at least once.
It's definitely a no-no in any event though. We're supposed to be working.
Denverdave
Resident Ragamuffin
I agree. The club paying the bills should get your best show. None of the clubs we play at give free drinks anymore anyway. Well, you get free soft drinks and tea, but no free beer, wine, or booze. And I'm pretty sure they did that to attempt to keep the bands sober longer...
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Good point. When I am performing I am basically an employee of the place. I need to make the establishment look good and to help them make money. I frequently suggest refreshments and encourage tipping the waitstaff.
Dew Knot Hump
Sausager
What is this the Better Homes and Gardens forums?
You aren't a real rocker unless you knock back at least a six pack before you stagger onto the stage. :cheese:
You aren't a real rocker unless you knock back at least a six pack before you stagger onto the stage. :cheese:
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Nope, not the Better Homes and Gardens forum, but it isn't the Guns and Roses forum either.
Help!I'maRock!
Mediocringly Derivative
i played this open mic thing on Saturday and the bass player showed up with a pirate shirt. i had to contain my erupting laughter.
12Pack
Dyslexic b00n
Dew Knot Hump
Sausager
Nope, not the Better Homes and Gardens forum, but it isn't the Guns and Roses forum either.
I'd say about 90% of the music I've played in the past 20 years has been original stuff which means you don't get paid for shit.
My job is to make sure I get all my alcoholic friends to come and rock their asses while they (and I) have a few beers. :cheese: