I don't know what to do on stage.

[jmarnett]

The more you move the more comfortable you'll be and the crowd will be attracted and interact more with the band. Who wants to move to music if the guy playing it doesn't look overly happy to be playing it?

 

[BDL1991]

do the ZZ top stand and walk on the spot in time with the music and SMILE show you're having a good time

 

[BZadlo]

It's very important to just look like you're having fun. Popular music is very visual.
The audience could just stay at home if they only wanted to use their ears.
Sometimes playing every note perfectly isn't the most important thing.

 

[MrTAteMyBalls]

i have a lot more fun when i let go and don't worry about how dumb i look. i have found that i can either stand there, not moving....and look really dumb. or i can totally geek out, moving and shaking and making the metal sign with my right hand, and look really dumb. i try to choose the latter because it's more fun. unfortunately, there is no happy median for me. my advice....stop worrying about how you look on stage. have some fun!

 

[NWB]

Shoot fire from your eyes.

Nobody will notice if you're moving or not.

 

[steveksux]

Lots of good suggestions here...

Stage Presence Sticky

Sorry if this is a repost, but it bears repeating...

Randy

 

[BlizzardBass]

Walk over behind the drummer if you can, drop a huge fart, then just walk away. He can't move....lol. Other wise, let your inner child come out.

 

[Stumbo]

Watch as many bands as you can and find a bass player that has some moves that look cool (to you) and copy him/her.

 

[rimtism123]

My motions are more like this:

The Chariot <3

 

[CharlieDog]

Shoot fire from your eyes.

Nobody will notice if you're moving or not.

They would if he were chasing after them.

 

[pdubya]

dance after your shows at festivals-or clubs if u r on that circuit.walk around the house while practicing.bend your knees,and your ass will wiggle!

 

[whitedk57]

I just kinda stand there... and bob around I guess.
I'd like to move around more, but I feel pretty self conscious about my dancing skills (not my bass playing skills though )
Any advice? Stage moves and whatnot?

Stand in the dark near the drummer and don't worry about it. They don't expect anything out of you anyway.

 

[TripleDouble]

The Ox.

 

[i hate username]

This,thats all you need...

Under no circumstance copy attack attack.....ever

 

[Munjibunga]

I just kinda stand there... and bob around I guess.
I'd like to move around more, but I feel pretty self conscious about my dancing skills (not my bass playing skills though )
Any advice? Stage moves and whatnot?

That's perfect. Let the peacocks strut. Your job is to hold down the groove.

 

[kenstee]

Bill Wyman of the Stones looked and sounded just great doing nothing but playing.

Nothing worse than some guy paying attention to stage moves.

Just be yourself.

 

[Bijoux]

Bill Wyman of the Stones looked and sounded just great doing nothing but playing.

Nothing worse than some guy paying attention to stage moves.

Just be yourself.

NOPE! he didn't look great! sorry!

 

[Darkmeteor]

check out Unexpect, they have an awesome stage presence

 

[ImMoreBetter]

When in doubt, go for a crabcore crabwalk.

 

[Infiltration12]

Try to be as awesome as one of the the greatest live bands ever, the mighty BEHEMOTH.



My neck was sore for a week after seeing these guys live!