what to WEAR?

Jazzman23 · #1 10-01-2007, 12:42 AM

alright, this issue is starting to bug me...i have no idea what to wear on stage -- i need some advice!

we play dirty hard rock, what do u guys normally wear when your rocking out HARD!?

www.myspace.com/ruthlessfunkrobot

John Wentzien · #2 10-01-2007, 01:12 AM

Combat boots, leather jock-strap under a pink TU-TU, and a mohawk hair do. That would get you noticed!

BellBottomBlues · #3 10-01-2007, 03:32 AM

assuming that myspace is your band, jeans and a t-shirt should be fine. wristbands if you sweat

Phalex · #4 10-01-2007, 07:14 AM

Tuxedo T-Shirt, a fluffy pink tutu, and combat boots. Eyeliner is optional.

Kalyptic · #5 10-01-2007, 07:18 AM

Clothes preferably

Dave Martin · #6 10-01-2007, 08:23 AM

You know, you should just find a picture of the most famous group that does what you guys do and start there....

Depending on the gig, I'll wear anything from a tux to a cowboy outfit (complete with hat, because I'm a whore), though on original music gigs, I'll typically go with jeans and a black shirt (which goes with all kinds of music). Unless it's beach music, when I'll wear a hawaiian shirt with the jeans...

mjolnir · #7 10-01-2007, 08:49 AM

Wear what's comfortable.

I personally put much more value on the sound and posture, and to a lesser extent general stage presence, of my fellow bassists than what they're wearing.

infect · #8 10-01-2007, 08:57 AM

A tshirt, or no shirt at all, jeans, boots.. A wild hairdo and maybe a pink hat

pstyle · #9 10-01-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjolnir2730

Wear what's comfortable.

I personally put much more value on the sound and posture, and to a lesser extent general stage presence, of my fellow bassists than what they're wearing.

I think what you wear is very important. I can't stand looking at bands that look like they're just making a trip to the grocery store to buy some milk.
I'm not saying wear a tux.. but I think it's important to look "cool" or somewhat fashionable.

funeralfiend · #10 10-01-2007, 09:16 AM

Dude, do what is right with the shwartz... If you don't feel right, you won't play right. If you are feeling grungy, chuck on that flanno. If you are feeling rock god, put on your favourite jeans and some eyeliner. Because when you and your band are rocking out, people really don't give a fvck what you are wearing. They are all too drunk to care anyway. Just have a good time, and the punters will follow...

stedtale · #11 10-01-2007, 09:17 AM

paint

mjolnir · #12 10-01-2007, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pstyle

I think what you wear is very important. I can't stand looking at bands that look like they're just making a trip to the grocery store to buy some milk.
I'm not saying wear a tux.. but I think it's important to look "cool" or somewhat fashionable.

You do have a point, but I believe that "look" you're talking about is much more dependent on personality than style of t-shirt.

I have seen some of the best dressed people I've ever met go up and give the worst show I've ever seen, and I've seen guys that look like they just got out of the thrift shop knock the show right out of the park.

IMHO, It's not what you wear. It's how you wear it.

Jezz8me · #13 10-01-2007, 09:42 AM

fitted jacket (cool and different like green velvet :P ) over casual clothes usualy works well to image you up, and if you don't need to see well some awsome sun glasses

nasaldischarges · #14 10-01-2007, 09:58 AM

spiked codpieces, make sure you wear your bass high!

eotpr · #15 10-01-2007, 10:06 AM

I wear a speedo and my cowboy boots and hat 8^)

kydnav · #16 10-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Bikini! Tho it might look a little awkward on you guys, people dig it when I'm in it!

scothar · #17 10-01-2007, 10:49 AM

wear a leather string...

MarkAndHisBass · #18 10-01-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjolnir2730

Wear what's comfortable.

I personally put much more value on the sound and posture, and to a lesser extent general stage presence, of my fellow bassists than what they're wearing.

+1

On a side note, Chris Wolstenholme from Muse usually wears a smart suit on stage these days. Well mostly without the suit jacket. And that guy rocks out hard.

jomahu · #19 10-01-2007, 10:56 AM

as my jazz prof used to say: wear something that's respectful of the music.

BigLoopDuke · #20 10-01-2007, 11:33 AM

Most of our shows are themed, which not only suggests our apparel, but it also gives our audience something to participate in. Last January, we threw a big formal dance and folks showed up in rented tuxes, ball gowns, etc. In the spring, we had a good ol' fashioned hootenanny and people mostly wore overalls and flannel. This summer, we did a Miami-Vice themed show, so you know....