Best ways to gear for up for a show while being sick?

[TopBillinBass]

Hey Everyone!

I'm really congested and my sinuses hurt and generally feeling pretty poor. I know people play shows all the time while being sick but what is the best way to prepare for a live show when you're feeling like crap? Thanks!

 

[monkeybass68]

I find that most of the time when my sinuses hurt, it's at least partly because they're swollen. In which case, Advil (ibuprofen) usually helps quite a bit. Other than that, do the usual stuff, rest, drink lots of fluids, make sure to eat & then come show time, u may just have to tough it out. Once u start playing, adrenaline should take over & help u feel a bit better - at least temporarily
Feel better & good luck with your gig!

 

[MatticusMania]

Drugs.

 

[thunderbird66]

Throw a wicked drunk the night before. Every time i feel like a cold is comin on that's what i do.

 

[FlyingPigSound]

Guinness!

 

[Mushroo]

Binge on juice and other fluids (but not immediately before the show).

 

[monkeybass68]

LOL! Though a shot or 2 might help clear the sinuses a bit

Throw a wicked drunk the night before. Every time i feel like a cold is comin on that's what i do.

 

[TopBillinBass]

I have been getting plenty of fluids and rest for sure. The place I'm gigging at tonight does provide free drinks for the band so maybe I will take a shot or two!

 

[keiththebassist]

Hot tea laced with whiskey, works every time. Also, A little caffeine/guarana mix before going on can be nice so long as your not super sensitive to it.

 

[Texan]

Moonshine

 

[Cirk]

Ran sound for a band during a bad head cold - half deaf. Brought my own tea and honey, and the bar had a hot water spigot on their coffee machine. Loved that place.
+1 to the hot Toddy. Try it with equal parts whiskey, hney, and lemon. Also, make sure you get a solid night's rest before the gig. No alarm clock, and go back to sleep at least twice. Follow with a long, hot shower to clear your head. Hope you feel better soon!