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Stage attire 2019
- Thread starter Bodeanly
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Hello.
New band. They wear loud stuff... Like, borderline Hawaiian print, disco era, polyester, paisley kind of stuff. I found some red pants. Need a shirt. Bonus points for links, pics, and/or anything under 20 bucks. Advice welcome. Hilarity encouraged.
How about these? There's a ton more at this site; here's the shirt link -
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These are awesome, but I usually either go with Chuck’s or grandpa shoes (slip on, memory foam jobbies).
I'd wear that.
As a matter of fact, I found one in my size on ebay and just ordered it.
When the weather breaks we will be playing some gigs at a tiki bar, this will be perfect for one of those dates. There is also a gig we do once a year at a large (to us) outdoor venue. I'll wear this there as well. $15 to cover stage wear for two gigs? Sure, why not?
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Stylish AND practical. I often wish I had a snack in the middle of the second set.
I resemble that remark... The sunglasses are only when the stage lighting is blinding due to low ceilings. (Note the reflections on the glasses.) As for the flames on the shirt, we are called "Hellin Back", so...
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Jeans, tee shirt (preferably Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, or Eagles tee shirt).
Lame dress requirements = refusal.
If I have to dress like a clown to play, I simply say no thanks--I've quit several bands over the years for that specific reason. I do music because I enjoy it and I want to enjoy it as I'm doing it. Dressing like a clown onstage makes sitting at home playing along with MP3s more enjoyable. So why not just sit at home and play to mp3s? Much less a pain in the tailpipe.
So my first question when asked to perform as a sub or join a band is... do you guys dress like clowns? I base my answer on their response (along with what their band sounds like, of course). If I get any static, my response is, "You either like my playing or you do not. If you like it enough, hire me. If not, don't."
From the other end, as a member of the audience, I've never respected a band that dress like dorks. They either sound good or they don't. That's all I care about. And I felt this way long before Nirvana made the hair bands and glam metal outfits look like dorks.
Lame dress requirements = refusal.
If I have to dress like a clown to play, I simply say no thanks--I've quit several bands over the years for that specific reason. I do music because I enjoy it and I want to enjoy it as I'm doing it. Dressing like a clown onstage makes sitting at home playing along with MP3s more enjoyable. So why not just sit at home and play to mp3s? Much less a pain in the tailpipe.
So my first question when asked to perform as a sub or join a band is... do you guys dress like clowns? I base my answer on their response (along with what their band sounds like, of course). If I get any static, my response is, "You either like my playing or you do not. If you like it enough, hire me. If not, don't."
From the other end, as a member of the audience, I've never respected a band that dress like dorks. They either sound good or they don't. That's all I care about. And I felt this way long before Nirvana made the hair bands and glam metal outfits look like dorks.
Well, yer certainly entitled to yer opinion. I wonder how much fun you've cost yourself over the years. Kinda sad, actually.<Edit>you could consider it as an actor 'playing a role'. Yer 'job' is to entertain. If an outfit is part of the requirements-just like a uniform, safety wear, suit and tie for business, etc., then that's what you wear or how you interact with customers, or whatever is the case. Otherwise, you sit at home with your thumb in an uncomfortable place.
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This site has some very stylish shirts. Define your style and stage persona. Thanks, I’ll be ordering a few.
Makes me grateful my band wears black with red ties girls red scarves
None that I'm aware of. I have on many occasions though, avoided nights of misery. Honestly, all it took is a couple of times years ago being talked into "dressing up" to know that I'd never be doing that again.
And at this point in my life... well let's just say nobody wants to see an old goat trying to pretend like he is Lady Gaga or ICP. I'm not in it to get laughs.
Not once, in the entire thread, did anyone mention dressing like a clown. Leave your fears and phobias out of this please.
And the pay I receive from each gig is much broader than I’ve experienced in the past. I do draw the line at nudity though.I think the problem lies in our respective definition of "dressing like a clown." I'm sure mine is much broader than yours.
I only drew the line because it’s never come up. If the punk rock me could see me now, he’d beat the **** out of myself.Hmm. Haven't been asked for that one.
