Pre gig nap

[tmsteph]

It is the weirdest thing, about 45 minutes before any gig that I am excited for I go into the "zone"... which puts me in a really relaxed state(I have absolutely no stage fright). So I go into the green room, back of car, or random bench and fall straight asleep for 15 or 20 minutes regardless of whats going on, wake up totally refreshed and ready to rock the snot out of my bass. My band-mates think its hillarious!

There is even a picture of me curled up on a bench no more than 15 feet off to the left of a death metal band at a open mike!

Am I completely insane? Does this happen to ANYBODY?

[wagstaff]

Can we see this pic?

Can't say I've ever fallen asleep before a gig (There's still time :P) but I think it's a fantastic idea, insane? maybe? Genious? Definatly.

I think everyone has a pre-gig ritual, When ever I play a gig (ever since my first gig) I've always washed my hands before playing on stage. Why? No idea.

Mark

[Rebmo]

Do you play new age music?

[jnuts1]

i totaly crash for a few minutes before gigs. the 15-20 minute power nap is amazing.

[guroove]

I've tried it, and it doesn't work for me, especially if in my own band where I am the front man and have to talk to the audience. Instead of waking up refreshed, sometimes I'm groggy, and lethargic. I used to have a pre-stage ritual of a couple beers, which would never fail to get me in the right mood for some rockin' blues before hitting the stage, but I don't drink anymore, so I can't do that anymore.

[Doll]

I have only done this once, but I was exhausted, problem was it was the sketchiest bar I have ever played in, it was a basement bar and for some reason the back of the bar was not heated and the door had been open for about an hour as 4 bands had just loaded in, this is one of the coldest days of the year, somewhere around -40. I laid down on a disgusting couch and had a pre-show nap while a death metal band was reading verses out of the bible. If I could nap before every show I think I would too, wake up just ready to give er, unfortunately I am usually making about 10 trips to the washroom instead, ha

[Phalex]

I've passed out in the afternoon and been awakened abruptly for a gig that night. (Not refreshing at all!)

[jive1]

A nap before a gig would just make me groggy for the first set.

I've played gigs where I could have taken a nap in the middle of the set.

And once I laid down on a couch after a gig, and then woke up to an empty bar with the band and all the equipment all cleared out. Luckily the bastriches were waiting outside, but the first few moments were very disconcerting.

[Eublet]

Originally Posted by jive1

I've played gigs where I could have taken a nap in the middle of the set.

Man, this is the truth. Background music at corporate events or boring wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions make me extremely sleepy. There are times were I get so relaxed that I could tip right over if I'm not careful!

[jpTron]

My nerves wouldn't allow a nap. Hell, they barely allow any sleep the night before :/

[Phalex]

Originally Posted by jive1

I've played gigs where I could have taken a nap in the middle of the set.

That's usually the reason my eyes are closed!

Our sound guy passed out briefly on a couch after a gig once. For some reason, no one took any photos of him doing immoral things with produce. (Probably because the rest of us kept drinking)

[57pbass]

Naps are great at anytime of the day....

[jive1]

Originally Posted by Eublet

Man, this is the truth. Background music at corporate events or boring wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions make me extremely sleepy. There are times were I get so relaxed that I could tip right over if I'm not careful!

I have to admit that when I go to an event where someone is doing the weeble wobble, I want to request an extended version of Girl From Impanema.

[HolmeBass]

A nap? No. A crap? Yes, every time.

[3506string]

I play mainly at church and I will tell I've had my share of naps. I once fell asleep during a song at altar call. It wasn't for long but when I came to my keyboardist was looking at me smiling.

[walterw]

i work saturdays, so when i've played friday night, then got up and worked all day, a good power nap before saturday night's gig makes all the difference in how well i do.

[60's Bluesman]

thats crazy, i used to nap before playing basketball games and i was very groggy til about half time. can we see the pic?

[tmsteph]

Ill try to hunt down the pic but no promises, this was on someone else's camera months ago... Maybe it has something to do with me being slightly insomniatic/wierd sleeping schedule. I generally only sleep 4-5 hours at night with 2 or 3 45 minute naps as my schedule allows(college student). So maybe my body is used to naps haha.

Also apparently I look like Im seriously on drugs when I play (I only use tobacco, dont even drink.) Maybe some weird chemicals are a churnin in my brain before I hit the stage? High on music?

[Mr_Sore_Fingerz]

Originally Posted by 3506string

I play mainly at church and I will tell I've had my share of naps. I once fell asleep during a song at altar call. It wasn't for long but when I came to my keyboardist was looking at me smiling.

LOL, yeah...almost fell asleep during some songs myself

[deaf pea]

I ALWAYS take a nap . . . 1 to 2 hours . . . before going on . . . I need to charge up the batteries (I'm an old guy . . . 65 years old in a few months) . . . the young(er) guys that I play with help me out, giving me room to sleep for a while . .