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Old 06-12-2009, 02:44 PM
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Old 06-12-2009, 09:33 PM
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Dickies shorts as much as humanly possible (there is no substitute!), some kind of skateboarding shoes (Adio, Vans, Etnies) punk/straight edge/skate/horror movie T-shirts.
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Old 06-13-2009, 12:24 AM
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Jeans, T-shirt. Unless its cold then I'll wear a jacket, or at weddings and formal ocasions Ill wear niceer clothes.
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Old 06-13-2009, 12:45 AM
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for some reason, when i used to play in a punk band, i always (ALWAYS) played in shiny gray pants from express, and semi-dress shoes with a black NIN shirt with a shiny gray logo. it seemed so incongruent (which tb thinks is misspelled), and i liked it for some reason.

now i use a columbia undershirt, which lets you dry, and prevents some smelliness. as for pants, i go jeans or shorts. i always use exofficio underwear, and injinji socks. all of those layers that actually touch my body are somewhat antibacterial, and they breathe well. if you play hard (you should), itll help you feel cleaner, and you wont get so soaked with sweat.

i am not affiliated with any of the above companies, nor rei, but that is the best combo i have found. other than that, soloman or nike shoes feel great. if its cold, start off cold, and you will soon be hot as sh*t.
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Dress or skirt, it has to look good with the bass I choose to play that night

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Dude is that seafoam or surf green ? Either way its tottaly awesome !
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Old 06-13-2009, 10:07 PM
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What do you guys wear on gigs? I'm looking into wearing sports jerseys since they're comfortable, but what kind of things do you guys wear?
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Old 06-14-2009, 06:55 AM
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I'm in a Grateful Dead tribute band, so gigwear is tie-dyed shirts or sometimes Phish shirts if they're in town. When they played Fenway I wore my Sox jersey to a few gigs with a tie-dye under it.

Below that are pants and hiking boots or shorts and birks, weather-depending. I have a 13.5lb bass so sturdy footwear has become important.
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Old 06-14-2009, 08:34 AM
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I get totally naked and play with my rod like william murderface.
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Old 06-14-2009, 08:37 AM
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Playing naked is ok as long as you're a low slinger and your bass covers your private parts.
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Not sure if this is the right forum, but eh, sorry if it ain't...

What do you guys wear on gigs? I'm looking into wearing sports jerseys since they're comfortable, but what kind of things do you guys wear?

We are all different, wear what you look good in from a rock perspective.

If you don't know what you look good in,get help from a female friend.

For me, when I am playing out I don't want to look like the patrons.I wear clothes where people will say;

"That guy must be in the band."
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Playing naked is ok as long as you're a low slinger and your bass covers your private parts.
Or you bring a tube sock....
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Or you bring a tube sock....
Oh you are correct, I forgot about that !
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Dress or skirt, it has to look good with the bass I choose to play that night

Man, that gig must be a real drag! - Sorry, somebody had to say it.
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Depends on the gig. Tux for some events, blazer and slacks at another. For my originals band I wear black jeans, a band shirt or plain black shirt and my boots.
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Old 06-15-2009, 10:23 AM
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+1 GIG NAKED!!!!!!
Done. Seriously. We played at a nudist resort last summer.

Here's what I wore last Saturday night:



Yes, I played the Ashbory on a few songs!



Here's the whole band:

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Old 06-15-2009, 10:59 AM
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Usually black or blue jeans and a button up shirt, usually long sleeve. And boots, either Wellington style or lace up work boots.
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:00 AM
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I play in Zen Daddy, a rock & blues cover band.

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At a recent gig, bringing the "Zen":
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Old 06-16-2009, 11:17 AM
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Depends on the gig, sometimes a suit, tux, etc., but most of the time just one of those Guayabera (cubano) shirts and some black slacks.

We did a car show once and we had to wear zoot suits. The client provided the suits. There were sure a lot of homies there.

Zoot suits are actually more comfortable than a tuxedo.

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