This was after the first 60 minute set. It was a Rock show with a very loose crowd. I did try to behave at corporate / Private gigs... honest.
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How much does everyone drink during shows and jams?
- Thread starter Jason Harris
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Usually zero or occasionally one Grand Marnier I'll sip all night long. It's the only liquor I've ever found that soothes my throat and keeps it loose.
A little of this, a little of that, a couple of those 
Moderation of anything (& everything) is key, always.
Edit: As far as beers or drinks go, I'm usually taking my 2nd or 3rd on stage with me, depending on where we are in the line up
Moderation of anything (& everything) is key, always.Edit: As far as beers or drinks go, I'm usually taking my 2nd or 3rd on stage with me, depending on where we are in the line up
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Haven't played live in well over a decade, but I still drink like I did back then. My liver must be the size of Texas.
I have found that ordering one glass of wine (I don't do pee rentals while on stage) prior to a show helps me loosen up. I might order one more if it's more than an hour before I am actually on stage and usually that one goes up with me. But I will never, ever, ever drink enough quickly enough to impair my playing or my ability to do my job. For me it's strictly for relaxation.
Usually a beer during setup. Then a beer during a set. No more than one per set, otherwise I start forgetting things.
If we're an opening act, once we've torn down and loaded the gear, all bets are off. There's this one bartender who's idea of a scotch rocks is a half a plastic beer glass of scotch and 3 ice cubes.
I like that guy.
If we're an opening act, once we've torn down and loaded the gear, all bets are off. There's this one bartender who's idea of a scotch rocks is a half a plastic beer glass of scotch and 3 ice cubes.
I like that guy.
Not inclined to drink on the job.
I always order up a water on the rocks and tell'm to make it a double....it's gonna be a long night.
Early in my career I could smoke numerous bowls, down a six pack, burn through a half a pack of cigarettes and be ready to play all night. Of course I could also get by on a few hours sleep, then in the morning go to work for 8 hrs and then start the process all over again. I'm tired just thinkin' about that.
I always order up a water on the rocks and tell'm to make it a double....it's gonna be a long night.
Early in my career I could smoke numerous bowls, down a six pack, burn through a half a pack of cigarettes and be ready to play all night. Of course I could also get by on a few hours sleep, then in the morning go to work for 8 hrs and then start the process all over again. I'm tired just thinkin' about that.
Pbassmanca
In the pocket n' thumpy. So woody, so greasy...
Rehearsals for me are Sunday Mornings, so you know...I like a nice hearty stout or porter as a Sunday breakfast beer deserves.
Still with the ciggies at gigs, eh? One thing I don't miss about gigging.
Haven’t had a drink at rehearsal in a long time.
Gigs I’ve been know to toss a few back. Folks know I like whiskey so that’s what ends up beside me on stage.
But I retired from gigging in December and have only had a couple of drinks total since then....coincidence? I think so!
Gigs I’ve been know to toss a few back. Folks know I like whiskey so that’s what ends up beside me on stage.
But I retired from gigging in December and have only had a couple of drinks total since then....coincidence? I think so!
I shared a beer with James Hetfield once, at a Metallica concert in the TacomaDome.
If I remember right, it was during Sad But True.
-Mike
If I remember right, it was during Sad But True.
-Mike
I'd like to take a fifth.........I mean plead the fifth......oh, never mind.
Yeah, because musicians only do drugs when they are legal.
Sometimes I'll have one or two
gigs during a drinking session.
gigs during a drinking session.
At practice I might have a beer, but it isn't required. At a show I might nurse a cocktail or have one or two beers. It kinda takes the edge off, loosens me up so I can have fun playing. Plus there is usually a few hours to kill before your set.
After we play there usually isn't time to drink. You have to get you stuff off the stage ASAP so the next band can play, and you don't generally want to leave your gear in your car. If you are the headliner, its pretty late by the time you are done, and there is a long road home.
What keeps the drinking down for a lot of bands here is that on top of not paying you, you don't get drinks either. But you did get the honor of paying $10 for parking, so that's awesome.
After we play there usually isn't time to drink. You have to get you stuff off the stage ASAP so the next band can play, and you don't generally want to leave your gear in your car. If you are the headliner, its pretty late by the time you are done, and there is a long road home.
What keeps the drinking down for a lot of bands here is that on top of not paying you, you don't get drinks either. But you did get the honor of paying $10 for parking, so that's awesome.
A beer before showtime if I'm edgy. Maybe another beer after the set. Fancy water in cocktail glass or fruity virgin drinks on stage.
