would you shave for a gig?

jonathan_matos5 · #1 03-12-2008, 10:27 PM

ive got a heads up on a fill in gig but i would have to shave to be in the band. the only problem is i look like curly with downs syndrome when i shave my goatee completely off

id be playing trombone for a pep band at the NCAA tournament though

ive already said im available to do the gig

vindy500 · #2 03-12-2008, 10:34 PM

shave it off

Deluge Of Sound · #3 03-12-2008, 10:36 PM

You're playing trombone for an NCAA game, it's not like your looks are what's on display here.

jonathan_matos5 · #4 03-12-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

You're playing trombone for an NCAA game, it's not like your looks are what's on display here.

ive got to represent the college that is hiring which would require me to shave in order to comply to their dress code. (snooty private college) my looks are on display to the girls in the stands though

warwick.hoy · #5 03-12-2008, 11:22 PM

The one thing I've learned about facial hair....It will grow back.

If you said you were available; and they have a dress code, the professional thing to do would be to abide by said dress code or pass on the gig.

Deluge Of Sound · #6 03-12-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathan_matos5

ive got to represent the college that is hiring which would require me to shave in order to comply to their dress code. (snooty private college) my looks are on display to the girls in the stands though

Oh yeah, they're going to see that trombone in your mouth and think "wow, he really blows well."

Watch for flying panties.

dmilt23451 · #7 03-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Because most likely it is for ORU I say shave it off and go Golden Eagles...er...I mean Wisconsin Badgers

TrevorOfDoom · #8 03-12-2008, 11:27 PM

for my last gig, i was told i had to grow a beard, because everyone else in the band has one. so i did. or rather, i tried. i only get a little bit of hair on my upper lip, and i have a built-in goatee. nothing directly below my bottom lip, and nothing on the side of my face. i look like a gay pirate. man, genetics hates me.

Dogbertday · #9 03-12-2008, 11:38 PM

+1 on the go badgers!!

jonathan_matos5 · #10 03-12-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dmilt23451

Because most likely it is for ORU I say shave it off and go Golden Eagles...er...I mean Wisconsin Badgers

ill be yelling hooray free admission if anything

i dont follow ORU, but hey a chance to leave town broke travel across the country and come back with cash is a pretty sweet deal

jonathan_matos5 · #11 03-12-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorOfDoom

for my last gig, i was told i had to grow a beard, because everyone else in the band has one. so i did. or rather, i tried. i only get a little bit of hair on my upper lip, and i have a built-in goatee. nothing directly below my bottom lip, and nothing on the side of my face. i look like a gay pirate. man, genetics hates me.

i grow a big nasty beard in about a week and a half

but i prefer to keep a goatee and it feels weird playing my trombone without it.

jollygiantchris · #12 03-13-2008, 12:09 AM

Normally I'd say **** you I'm not shaving but I'm assuming you're a student and this would be a really fun trip for you. You really should go it would be a great time that you would miss out on and regret later you can always grow it back.

Linkert · #13 03-13-2008, 02:33 AM

God put beard on your face for a reason...

bass349 · #14 03-13-2008, 02:34 AM

how about trimming?? i often have to shave for weddings.. but it's more just cleaning up - i keep my 'chops and goatee.. just keem 'em nice and trimmed

go for it i say. if you can grow a beard in a week, then you'll have it back in no time.

Brad Maestas · #15 03-13-2008, 02:57 AM

Would I shave for a gig?

I do about every other day anyway. I make a point to make myself presentable at the very least. A little scruff can be a good thing but I usually don't go much past that. Unless it's a high-class gig, I don't like to sport a super-close shave so I usually shave the night before a gig.

Pstewart · #16 03-13-2008, 03:02 AM

If it's part of the dress code it may be wise.

Personally, being a jazz musician, having a beard gets me the gigs XD.

waseok · #17 03-13-2008, 03:17 AM

So the question is, would i shave for "work" ? i mean, for "money" ?
DOH, ofcoz

Phalex · #18 03-13-2008, 06:34 AM

Aren't you afraid you might lose all your strength or your ability to play if you shave??

eotpr · #19 03-13-2008, 07:33 AM

Nope,
My beard is about 8" long and I won't shave it. It has been growing for a while. I might cut my shoulder length hair. In fact I would shave my head but not my beard.

cowsgomoo · #20 03-13-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathan_matos5

i look like curly with downs syndrome

you say that like it's a bad thing