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Things to do before gig...
- Thread starter Admiral Axtell
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I know a trumpet player who eats 2 bananas before a performance. I heard it helps with the nerves.
Fred
Fred
Just play and have fun. Nobody watching really knows whats going on anyways, so just enjoy yourself. Good luck!!
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Nervous is normal.. especially if its your first gig... just do as you have done in rehearsals. stick to your plan and execute it.. dont forget to check out the chicks up front... they are for the picking.. hahahha
Grats! You did great!
I think I played my first show at your age...that was 25 years ago and I'm still anxious all the way up until I hit the 1st note. I'm never worried about my playing, I'm just hate waiting to go on.
I think I played my first show at your age...that was 25 years ago and I'm still anxious all the way up until I hit the 1st note. I'm never worried about my playing, I'm just hate waiting to go on.
Not sure about bananas helping with nerves. But if you're playing a 3- or 4-hour gig mostly on your feet, they are a very good idea as they are high in potassium which can help you avoid leg cramps during and afterward.
As for sex... pre-gig, no way (takes your legs away). After gig, enjoy -- but only after you've done your part for teardown.
And BTW if you order a beer or two in advance... give the bartender/waitress a decent tip. It leaves a good impression of your band, and it can never hurt to have the wait staff on your side if you want to get hired back there again.
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Glad it went well ! Keep in mind there will be great gigs and god awful gigs. After the bad ones just pick your self up, dust yourself off and keep going. Practice and preperation are the key. And never ever make the face if you mess up, just keep looking like you know what you are doing.
