Nah, he waited a couple more gigs first then "soft-fired" me. For drummers this is when the band starts booking more and more acoustic gigs that "don't need drums/percussion."
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Beer on stage and the smart way to do it?
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I've learned the hard way ( a few times) not to sit a drink on the sub. Watching it slowly vibrating off to the edge, hoping the song finishes before it spills,
I've also kicked to 2 beers over at one outdoor gig (concrete stage).... I'm a slow learner.
Now if there's no solid surface like a bench nearby, I go with plastic bottles of water.
I've also kicked to 2 beers over at one outdoor gig (concrete stage).... I'm a slow learner.
Now if there's no solid surface like a bench nearby, I go with plastic bottles of water.
You can consider getting a cyclist's hydration backpack.
This reminds me of university fancy-dress parties with students of medicines who carried an intravenous bottle with the stick attached to their backs and drinking booze from its tube...
Can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.
I'm using a Hercules Stands HCGS-414B+ for my bass. There is a huge variety of cup holders for drums or mic stands - I got one and fixed it to the Hercules.
This is actually more for rehearsals. I don't really worry about spilled drink on stages, usually there's room to put a glass or bottle somewhere, but in the rehearsal room, every flat surface that is not floor usually holds some sort of electronic device that does not want to get spilled on.
This is actually more for rehearsals. I don't really worry about spilled drink on stages, usually there's room to put a glass or bottle somewhere, but in the rehearsal room, every flat surface that is not floor usually holds some sort of electronic device that does not want to get spilled on.
If someone can't go a 50 minute set without alcohol, then yes that can be inductive of a problem.
As far as solutions go, the mic stand drink holder is your best bet. If you don't sing or have a mic stand, buy this and put some 3M velcro on the bottom of it and attach it to your amp.
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Mixing liquids and electronics is just waiting for an accident to happen. With since luck it's just a few stains, with some bad luck, it'll crap out part of your equipment. I'd be cautious. The drink holders for stands seem like the better option. Floor/amp/drum riser: something will get knocked over one day.
Alcohol (and drugs) on stage or before the show, I've yet to encounter a musician actually performing better than without. The optics typically just aren't good either. To each their own of course.
Alcohol (and drugs) on stage or before the show, I've yet to encounter a musician actually performing better than without. The optics typically just aren't good either. To each their own of course.
I don't drink much beer so that was never an issue with me. I'd often have a coke or a club soda somewhere nearby but not on top of my amp and sometime a rocks glass with Grand Marnier to coat my throat. It's the only alcohol I could drink and still sing all night long. If I did have a bottle of beer I would find a safe place to set it off to the side.
I bought one of these. Perfect too store drinks, and keep extra items off the amp. Keeps the amp vibrations at bay and drinks out of kicking distance which is a common occurrence when leaving them on the stage floor.
It is telescopic so it can be tucked in beside your amp. Works for me.
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You could always just have a bar and bartender on stage, a la "Dr. Bop and the Headliners".
Spring Cup holder on my mic stand!I like taking a sip of whatever I'm drinking in between songs. Sometimes it's beer, sometimes water...
Ok, so, the band goes on stage, I have my beer in my hand...
First instinct is to put it on top of the amp - obvious pros: it's on top of your own property (assuming you're not using/sharing other people's backline), easy to reach, don't need to squat, etc.
But I always get paranoid ("Will the vibration from the amp/cab knock it off? I don't think it should, right? Don't remember it ever happening? But what if now it will?")
Dilemma.
So I put it on the floor. Another conundrum - do I put it behind, closer to the amp? Or in front, by the pedalboard / stage monitor?
It's the venues floor / stage, so spilling it there would be different than on your own stuff, especially if other bands are on the bill.
However, it's right in front of you, you got your eyes on it, floor is safer than top of the amp. But there's cables and stuff, and you end up squatting, sometimes it's tricky, with bass on ya, 99% of the time it's fine, but last time I squatted for a beer on stage I tore my ACL, pathetic, I know...
I ain't giving up beer or playing live, so I'm just curious how are you doing it?
Any specific routine / protocol / tips?
Cheers
Note on mic stand drink holder. If getting one, it's preferable to get one like I pictured earlier that has fabric surrounding the whole drink. There are some that are all plastic or metal. Be careful with these as you get condensation off of drinks and it can drip. Be sure there are no pedals or cords underneath.
This! I have had one for over 10 years...a pro musician needs pro drink management accessories
I got mine at GC in 2008! They work really good IMO!This! I have had one for over 10 years...a pro musician needs pro drink management accessories
My wife delivers all my beer to the stage, that one might be asking her to do too much!!
My wife delivers all my beer to the stage, that one might be asking her to do too much!!
My little stage schtick is sometimes if it is a slow and easy song, since I have a wireless, I will go over to the bar and sit down and keep playing and order a drink. Depending on the song, if there is a long enough bass break or we go into a song I don't have to start on, I can take it back with me. But sometimes I have to ask nicely if someone can bring it over to the stage for me. It gets a good laugh out of the crowd every time.
This may seem silly and unprofessional, but we are not usually playing for Sunday School classes. Our crowds are usually there to drink and party and they love it. They want to feel like they are partying with the band.
