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Stage Apparel - What's On Your "No" List?

#201
bluewine said:
1. Being over weight

2. Cargo Shorts

3. T Shirts

4. Gym shoes or hiking boots

5. Shaved head look when your out of shape and don't have the right shaped head (which is just about all of us)


If your under 25 and in shape you can probably get away with anything and still look cool.
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Sorry dont agree with the shaved head thing. I'm not fat but husky and mostly bald but I rock the shaved head look...ladies tell me :smug:
 
#202
bluewine said:
Thats the way I took it Matt. I am still constantly thinking about stage presence. I don't have it completely nailed for myself. I'm in an originals Pop Rock band, what is a 58 year old supose to look like? It's a tough one.
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Would you mind repeating your age once more? Your birthday is not filled out in your profile and I'd like to know when you are going to be 59 like me. I think there may be be still one or two people who play bass on this planet that may not have the information on how old you are.

By the way, did I tell you I am 59? Let me tell you, looking good at 59 ain't easy. As a matter of fact, not only do I look crappy on stage, I am lucky if I can remember what day the rehearsal is. Getting out of bed at 59 is a big issue. Picking out my clothes for the day is a major problem, no less what I am going to wear for my next gig. If you think 58 blows, wait till 59. It actually blows 0.98% more according to my calculations.
 
#204
the yeti said:
you should post that in the "small stage" thread.
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That stage is small? (I know it is :D) Ive played smaller...

Ubersheist said:
Honestly, you do look out of place. The others all look like they dressed up a bit - especially the lady. You look like you just got off work at the auto body place and went straight to the gig. As for the drummer? Well, he's not off the hook, either, but at least he's harder to see behind the drum kit.

This is not supposed to be mean - I say this out of love. I've heard your music, checked out your websites, and I really like it. Really. I really liked that last band that you were in a while back. Some really nice stuff, and I like this new band, too.

I think when you go to a gig like that, it only has the potential to make people not take you seriously. I think your music should be taken seriously. It's good stuff. Keep your stage presence and how you present yourself on stage in line with that!
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Wow, thanks for the compliments! (The criticism as well, it didnt come off as mean). Ive been putting thought into changing my wardrobe, just at the moment Im not sure how to present myself. Im a pants & tshirt kinda guy, and aside from a few button up shirts that I dont think are in line with our sound, I dont own much else in the way of fashion.

What kind of wardrobe is appropriate for a Psychedelic Folk Pop Rock band? I dont own anything with fringe on it. :D
 
#206
I definitely agree that some dudes can rock the shaved head look a lot better than others...

But when a guy gets north of 50... heck maybe even sooner than that... I would rather see him go shaved then try to keep sporting long rocker hair when his hairline is receding or he's got a bald spot on top (or both).

That being said... honestly, I've gotten to the point where hair is about the last thing I notice on band members. In my current band, the only member with long hair is the chick singer and it hasn't hurt our popularity any.
 
#210
My quirky opinion...

I think in theory it's nice to dress up for a gig, but I find it uncomfortable & not so ergonomic to play (the bass at least) while wearing most dress clothes. Long sleeve shirts get in the way of my right hand technique, especially while palm muting the sleeves end up touching the strings. And when I roll up the sleeves they're still falling down getting in my way now & then. Sport coats/blazers are even worse unless you find a real thin summer season one that still looks good when you roll up the sleeves. They still bunch up & get wrinkled where the strap goes over your shoulder.

I also don't with button down shirts the feel of the hard buttons rubbing up & down between me & the bass, but I'll wear them or dress up anyway if it's a nice place.

I usually wear jeans & a short or long sleeve T shirt whenever I can for that reason. I think as long as it's nice fitted clothing & it's not loose/sloppy looking with most places you can get away with it. I think being comfortable, playing your best & having a good attitude are the most important things.
 
#212
70sJazz said:
My quirky opinion...

I think in theory it's nice to dress up for a gig, but I find it uncomfortable & not so ergonomic to play (the bass at least) while wearing most dress clothes. Long sleeve shirts get in the way of my right hand technique, especially while palm muting the sleeves end up touching the strings. And when I roll up the sleeves they're still falling down getting in my way now & then. Sport coats/blazers are even worse unless you find a real thin summer season one that still looks good when you roll up the sleeves. They still bunch up & get wrinkled where the strap goes over your shoulder.

I also don't with button down shirts the feel of the hard buttons rubbing up & down between me & the bass, but I'll wear them or dress up anyway if it's a nice place.
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My 78 P-Bass (which I've owned since new) has plenty of scars thanks to my choice of attire. For my first few years playing at church I wore a sport coat every time and I've got a nice series of chips in the area where those sleeve buttons would always hit where I rested my forearm. Same deal on the back, from the front buttons. I'm sure it didn't help that one of my sport coats was an old-school job with brass buttons vs. plastic.

I also have a whole lot of buckle rash on the back because I've never felt comfortable going onstage without a belt... especially now that I have two wireless packs that need to ride there.
 
#215
Thor said:
Would you mind repeating your age once more? Your birthday is not filled out in your profile and I'd like to know when you are going to be 59 like me. I think there may be be still one or two people who play bass on this planet that may not have the information on how old you are.

By the way, did I tell you I am 59? Let me tell you, looking good at 59 ain't easy. As a matter of fact, not only do I look crappy on stage, I am lucky if I can remember what day the rehearsal is. Getting out of bed at 59 is a big issue. Picking out my clothes for the day is a major problem, no less what I am going to wear for my next gig. If you think 58 blows, wait till 59. It actually blows 0.98% more according to my calculations.
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Tell me about it. I will be 59 next February. No matter what I do I am always the last guy in my band to get set up. Gear & Chics.

The pic is from last Aguust. Air brushed:)
 
#216
btw, here is the definitive answer:

"when in rome..."

i would no sooner show up to a rock gig in a dress shirt and pants than i'd show up to a jazz gig at a fancy restaurant in jeans and a t-shirt. all i'll say is dress like you belong on the stage you're going to be performing on.
 
#218
jaywa said:
I definitely agree that some dudes can rock the shaved head look a lot better than others...

But when a guy gets north of 50... heck maybe even sooner than that... I would rather see him go shaved then try to keep sporting long rocker hair when his hairline is receding or he's got a bald spot on top (or both).

That being said... honestly, I've gotten to the point where hair is about the last thing I notice on band members. In my current band, the only member with long hair is the chick singer and it hasn't hurt our popularity any.
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True, I am losing hair now (wearing it real short), but hell, I had hair all my hair for most of my adult life,and it's now starting to thin at 58. Some guys don't make it out of their 20s.
 
#219
JimmyM said:
btw, here is the definitive answer:

"when in rome..."

i would no sooner show up to a rock gig in a dress shirt and pants than i'd show up to a jazz gig at a fancy restaurant in jeans and a t-shirt. all i'll say is dress like you belong on the stage you're going to be performing on.
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How about a GWar tribute gig dressed in KISS makeup?
 

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