christmas gift to band

[capncal]

last year i got the guys all something small, under 15 bucks, that related to their instrument that they could use. guitarist got strings, drummer got a stick bag that attaches to one of his stands, singer got a double mic attachment for his stand (that got screwed onto the mic stand so hard it never came off!)

this year, i took some cool pics of the band gear set up with a sign we use at our shows. gonna frame it and give it to the guys.

[bassfran]

I've gifted guitar straps to my friends and bandmates in the past. Everyone got something they could use, as even the drummer played guitar, and all seemed to appreciate the effort.

[bluewine]

Originally Posted by jmac

May I suggest the Human Fund.

I like this idea. Unfortunately, my band if pretty dysfunctional right now. I can't imagine us getting together outside of practice/gigs; which is sad.

My band is not dysfunctional, however we are not friends and never hang out. Only time were together is for gigs and rehearsal.

Blue

[Groovy_Gravy]

a fat sack of bud to puff on during practice.

[MatticusMania]

I wont be getting my bandmtes any gifts. I pretty much just buy for my immediate family and my girlfriend. Everyone else gets well wishes.

[gastric]

A 1-hour music lesson. OUCH!

To-o-o-o-o-tally joking. That'd be a band-ending gift if I ever saw one. Heh.

[kai_ski]

mix tape

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by Zoomie

I am kind of surprised at those here that are vehemently opposed to purchasing gifts of any kind. Y'all have been listening to many angry Punk records.

Where did you get "vehemently opposed" out of the posts?

[Raymeous]

I've done this before but then again three of us were already friends before the band so we knew each other.

Gift wise there was a funny bit. I was renting a 3 bedroom house with 2 of the guys in the band (singer and other guitarist) and our singer had been dating this girl who eventually became his wife. She used to kick him out of bed in the morning on weekends to get Starbucks, so needless to say we all found this funny.

That year our singer bought his girl a coffee pot, she bought him one, guitarist and his girl bought them one, so did bass guy and his chick, as did I. So for those not keeping track that's 5 coffee pots! 5! The best part is that none of us had said anything to eachother about it prior to the unwrapping of presents. So it was funny as hell when we went through the whole deal and each time it was their turn to open a present it was another coffee pot.

Should you buy your band mates a Christmas gift? Why wouldn't you? I guess if it was strickly a business arrangement or you're already planning on leaving becuse one of them is bein a d'bag then probably not, but generally speaking I would get my band at the very least a small goodie. You know thinks like sticks for drummers, strings for guitarists, stuff like that. Other wise they'll hit you up for the cash to get them anyway

[the wako kid]

I will buy my guitarist something like strings or maybe a partt he needs for one of his guitars,but usually I don't buy them anything. the one guitarist only gets gifts because we've been friends since we were 3 years old. if I did buy stuff for other band members it would probably be more of the same because I'd feel like it'd look a little gay to give a really well thought out gift to a male friend,especially if its wrapped.

[deepBassie]

Originally Posted by trimslinger

...Whats appropriate (no moonshine or female party favor suggestions please)

Wait...what? Come on man! Pour some holiday cheer and spread the love.

[MarkMgibson]

Originally Posted by Groovy_Gravy

a fat sack of bud to puff on during practice.

Now that's a practical gift.

[snowplow]

Mic stand drink holders!

[trimslinger]

Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

Now that's a practical gift.

Great sugestions, keep'm coming!
Thinking about some fresh Deer peperoni-I dont play
with vegans. Guy said to me once "what are ya gonna eat
when theres no more meat?" I said vegetarians

[Grateful]

Our band has a collection of people from different social, economic backgrounds and of various religious persuasions. We have an unwritten but strict no-politics/no-religion policy, so as far as the band is concerned, Christmas, Hannukah, Snake Whacking Day and all other Holdiays, are just days we can't rehearse. We don't really socialize outside of band activities. We try to be thankful for each other everytime we fortunate enough to be able to get together and play. I know that sounds corny, but it's true. Material gifts would be weird.

But we all celebrate ravenously with our respective families.

[Doug R]

Last year I order coffee mugs printed with band pictures on them. Now they are collectable items - only four in the world. Only about 10-bucks each for custom mugs with the band name, date and photos.
Order local from a print shop or online.

[stagebanter]

Originally Posted by MarkMgibson

It's not a Scrooge thing, but I see so much money wasted on things that people don't want, when that money can be put to great use for charitable purposes. What would Jesus do? (and I'm an atheist)

I'd love to write a reply but unfortunately I only post on forums that save lives. Also, we should scrap the Eiffel Tower and use it to make MRI machines.

[MarkMgibson]

Originally Posted by stagebanter

I'd love to write a reply but unfortunately I only post on forums that save lives. Also, we should scrap the Eiffel Tower and use it to make MRI machines.

I'm not against giving Xmas presents, but only if it's something people will actually use. That's all I meant.

[Freddels]

If you're going to give me a present, then give me a present. If you are going to give to a charity, then give to the charity. I don't need someone giving to a charity in my name and telling me it's a present. I can give in my own name if I so choose.

[Johnny Crab]

I gave our guitarists "cheap" guitars they would never buy themselves for their birthdays.

My current item for this Christmas is a small mp3 player(I use) that will hold all 360+ songs we perform on it in one playlist in alphabetical order. They're about $20 per player x 4 members.