Anybody else...

[bluesblaster]

If it's a big, sensory overload type of venue, I almost always go outside for a while as long as it's not too cold, especially if there is nobody there who I know on a solid basis.

I also do not want to listen to any music on the drive home. I just performed music, perhaps loudly, for 2 and a half plus hours. It's like when you start eating chocolate and it tastes good; then you get to that point where it is just too much. I usually listen to a podcast, NPR, or the BBC on my way home.

Its usually some nice jazz on the radio for the ride home or maybe nothing at all.

 

[crucislancer]

I also do not want to listen to any music on the drive home. I just performed music, perhaps loudly, for 2 and a half plus hours. It's like when you start eating chocolate and it tastes good; then you get to that point where it is just too much. I usually listen to a podcast, NPR, or the BBC on my way home.

Same here, I'll have NPR or KCBS going to keep me company, but no music on the ride home.

 

[john_g]

One recurring gig allows smoking, and its usually really bad, so I will go out and get fresh air or sit in the car for that one. All the rest I usually hang inside.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

...sit in their car between sets? <snip> ...I get to start threads on Talkbass. I'm happy .

Anyone else?

Not necessarily in the car, but I do remove myself from the stage area... during set breaks, I put my bass in the case, pick up a cup of black coffee from the waitress (who I make it my biz-niss to befriend early on) and I chill, alone if at all possible, somewhere quiet. I have favorite spots practically everywhere we play.

... and +1 on checking TalkBass threads.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

I have to work the crowd of family friends and others. Sometimes I would like to just disappear but it's not gonna happen.

 

[Fat Steve]

We're a one set kind of band, but I usually stay in my car Listening to NPR before the set and sometimes after the set just wind down a bit. And yeah, the drive home is usually talk radio or road noise, no music.

 

[buldog5151bass]

We sometimes all pile into one of the vehicles to listen to a song that's been requested if it's something we've never heard. If the requestor is nice, we'll give it a shot in the next set.

Most times we just hang outside for some clean air. Second-hand smoke will be the death of us.

No smoking in bars, clubs and restaurants here.

I usually take a walk to clear my head. But working the crowd (or employees) is important - improves your chances getting rebooked more often at the venue.

 

[Old Blastard]

I usually schmooze with the staff and other bands just to keep the gigs coming. Quiet ride home.

 

[elgecko]

I most often listen to stand up comedy on the drive home, especially when it was a loud gig.

 

[rtslinger]

Turned into what we listen to on the ride home tread I listen to the GPS telling me how to get home from where I am

 

[snarebear]

On the way home I shoot at highway signs

 

[Munjibunga]

Sometimes, if I don't like the venue.

 

[Justice]

i used to, but then the people would come out and make me get out of their car. talk about rude!

 

[zontar]

Mainly, I do it to get away from gear heads that want to endlessly discuss gear.

That's why you come here...

 

[bassbully]

Never. One of the best parts of me playing out is the venue, vibe, people and nightlife. It is the main reason I am in a band.

 

[I Need a six...]

Yeah i do this too, if someone is watching my gear. I don't listen to music though, I go over our next set in my head, think out some new Ideas to try out during the performance.

 

[BazzTard]

I go outside to "adjust my attitude"

 

[.BumeStik.]

Yes I do. Its where the BJ's happen

You must have a really nice car.

 

[timber22]

There are a lot times I may want to escape to my truck, but I almost always mingle with the crowd. Meet new friends/fans. Say "Hi". Thanks for coming out tonight. Were we're playing next weekend. That kind of thing.

 

[AlexanderB]

Ha - aren't we a bunch of introverts, playing bass?!?
We should have a club! Ahh, maybe not. What introvert would like to be in a club anyway?
(Just kidding.)

But I find these little stories to be so much the opposite of what the average Joe probably thinks of when hear the band is having a 15 minute break between sets.

Me? I take a walk, get some air, check the gear, check the car or talk to the drummer (INTP).