Shorts...

[overit]

If you wear long shorts and tall boots is it any better? Lol

 

[G19Tony]

I was actually pondering this issue before seeing this post, because I have a couple of outdoor shows coming up. One is Friday, when the temperature here is forecasted to be in the high 90s; the next is July 3. Both are at a big VA hospital, midday, under a shade tent. Normally I’m a black jeans or black trousers guy. For occasions like these, though, I usually allow myself the exception of wearing shorts.

But here’s the issue: My old, sun-damaged legs are so dang good looking I’m concerned they will distract from the two gorgeous women singers up front. Please, Bass Intelligentsia, what is the appropriate solution?

Wear black shorts.

 

[devnulljp]

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[waynobass]

The answer is No.

 

[TakeABreak]

It could be your "schtick"...

 

[TheReceder]

A poll on this would be interesting.
Shorts... never
Shorts... Anytime / anywhere= Ok.
Shorts... Ok outdoors in high temp / humidity
Shorts never... if your carrot hangs below the bottom seam.

 

[outoftune]

I give my legs a proper shave. lotion and bronzing before every shorts weather gig. I work my legs on the off hours so they look muscular and strong on stage.
Can't say the same for my upper body

 

[TakeABreak]

If the heat is the issue, I imagine a pair of phat pants will have quite the cooling effect when they start flapping in front of your amp.

 

[2112]

Lead singer wore cargo shorts at last night's gig. Number of people whose lives were shattered by this development: 0.

 

[Hahaha]

I think kaki shorts look fine as long as you accessorize with a British Empire pith helmet and a phony piper mustache.

 

[Jeff Scott]

 

[2112]

I think kaki shorts look fine as long as you accessorize with a British Empire pith helmet and a phony piper mustache.
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Strong username to post-content correlation...

 

[mexicanyella]

Well, the OP is either gratified or horrified at what a polarizing thread this has become.

 

[gln1955]

Well, the OP is either gratified or horrified at what a polarizing thread this has become.

I'm shocked. Who woulda thunk?

 

[p12bassnut]

Depends on the weather and the gig context.
Hot Texas summer and outdoors festival or the like - Absolutely.
Inside semi-formal or casual Church - maybe, if you wear really nice shorts and a button down collared shirt.

 

[Pet Sounds]

Two words: No and never.

 

[mexicanyella]

My shorts are the best for metal.

 

[Magthegrate]

Or Wham!

My answer remains unchanged.

 

[jmlee]

 

[lermgalieu]

I didn’t page through all the posts so forgive me if Mr. Weir was already addressed.