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10-30-2008, 02:33 PM
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Alot of bands out there have crazy little "rituals" that they go through before every Gig.
I just thought it would be cool to hear some of yours.
If this thread has been done a billion times before, I am sorry
just please ignore.
My former band used to always pound espresso or just some really strong coffee to give us a bit of a jolt. - oh yeah and we
would always play Our Metal anthem ACDC "We salute you" just before we went on. After the Show we also had some rituals, but I will not get into that... 
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10-30-2008, 02:46 PM
| | Thor's Hammer 2.1.3beta | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Houston, TX | | | I always pound a beer with my drummer. Then...
Can't stop the pain train. Legal complications forbid me from saying more...
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10-30-2008, 02:48 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey | | | I usually indulge in a pre-2nd set toke. |
10-30-2008, 02:51 PM
|  | *kidding* | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern California | | | I used to do a few pushups, but now one might kill me. I almost can't play if I don't wash my hands right beforehand.
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10-30-2008, 02:52 PM
|  | Beware the "intense intentional venom" of my posts | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hacienda Heights (LA), SoCal | | | Good Stretches. A little toke. Some deep breathing. And a hand wash. Im good all night.
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10-30-2008, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania Good Stretches. A little toke. Some deep breathing. And a hand wash. Im good all night. | Yes yes! Stretching (full body & fingers) is essential. |
10-30-2008, 03:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO | | | Must wash hands, potty break, wash hands again, stretches.
If I feel like I might be about to have an off night, I avoid sitting backstage or someplace where I can't see the audience if it's large. That's the only time I think I might get stagefright. Seeing the people at some point between empty venue and full house completely calms my nerves. |
10-30-2008, 03:16 PM
|  | Yeah, I've got the moves like Jagger. | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: G.R. MI | | | Unload the trailer, set up Pa, set up Bass rig, help drummer with his crap, take a whiz, wash hands, get drink, tune up, and play.
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10-30-2008, 03:30 PM
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So....set up sit back, order tonic and lime relax onto the riser. I have a guitar player friend that paces slapping everyone on the back and repeating "we're gonna be great" over and over like a mantra, He thinks it works. Truth be told? He's a smokin' player and worked hard to be one, but what ever works eh? |
10-30-2008, 03:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Athens/Greece | | | A few beers and junk food does the job.
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10-30-2008, 03:35 PM
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Nah... These days my bands just arrive, set up, and play. Sometimes depending on venue we'll eat, or have a drink.
Nothing too cool or special.
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10-30-2008, 03:36 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Beach | | | I always do a jager-bomb with my singer then go sit in the corner and do some riffs to warm up. |
10-30-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bassteban I used to do a few pushups, but now one might kill me. I almost can't play if I don't wash my hands right beforehand. | Quote:
Originally Posted by MatticusMania Good Stretches. A little toke. Some deep breathing. And a hand wash. Im good all night. | I never toke at/before gigs. Sometimes after...
I like the stretching, deep breathing, wash hands one. I also feel like I can't play if I don't wash my hands. I dunno, they just feel gross, sticky and heavy.
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10-30-2008, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bassteban I almost can't play if I don't wash my hands right beforehand. | Me too, if I don't wash my hands before playing I feel as if I'm disrespecting my instrument.
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10-30-2008, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kesslari Sacrifice a goat in the parking lot.
Nah... These days my bands just arrive, set up, and play. Sometimes depending on venue we'll eat, or have a drink.
Nothing too cool or special. | Ya where I live there aren't 2 many Goats, so We settle For the Drunk A$$hole Who yells at all the bands saying you guys
suck
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10-30-2008, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nvd I always do a jager-bomb with my singer then go sit in the corner and do some riffs to warm up. | +1. Glad to know that others respect this tradition.
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10-30-2008, 04:07 PM
| | | | We are a trio, just before the begginning, the three of us begin to sing some lame chorus of a song of a local band that seems to have "made it" according to the yahoos that measure "success" in the national band scene, as soon as we finish the chorus we´re ready to kick some arse...
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10-30-2008, 04:41 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wichita, KS | | | In a previous band I built up hatred towards the drummer before we would play. (Because he would transform into a needy bitch every single time.)
Does that count as a ritual? |
10-30-2008, 05:09 PM
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I'll normally have a cigarette before the show, and run around a little to get my blood pumping. That's about it
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10-30-2008, 05:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky | | | I smoke a pipe (tobacco), then we group up and beat up the rhythm guitarist. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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