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Wearing shorts on stage.

#302
jarrydee said:
really? If I walked into a club and these guys were playing I would prepare myself for the most boring night ever! Unless they were playing for a hall full of blue hairs down at the local Vets hall!
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You're missing my point. Where I live an average night at a local bar has people dressed in jeans and some sort of night shirt. Yeah you're gonna have your shorts and t-shirt people. I just feel by wearing jeans or some other long pants and a shirt OTHER than a t-shirt, especially a run of the mill graphic T, you are saying to your audience that at least you made an effort. Rather than just threw on whatever was close by, grabbed your gear, and started looking for the free drink coupons.
 
#303
Moloch666 said:
I don't really understand this. Don't particularly like the idea of setting myself out to be better than the audience. Especially when we get off stage and we become part of the audience for the rest of the night!
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You're not setting yourself apart. And since you are a death metal guy I thought this might interest you. Guess they are setting themselves out to be better than their audience.

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#304
Rob Martinez said:
Back in the day, being a rebel and looking cool in a band meant dressing cooler than the audience. Not so these days. Now, it's the norm to look like you are one of the audience.
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I would think there are exceptions, however you make a good point. Most bands I see do dress like patrons. I personally would like to see the trend change.

I saw 3 class a local original acts last week open for 80s diva Taylor Dane. They were all dressed very cool and did not look like the crowd.

If you're standing up there over weight wearing cargoes and a baseball cap with a corn seed logo on it, your music better blow me away or I'm walking out.
 
#309
DBCrocky said:
I'm not sure which side of the argument this picture supports, but I feel it needs to be a part of this thread.


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Great movie.
 
#316
It's not just about whether or not they're shorts, it's about the presentation, color coordination, and environment. Back when i played in a metal band, we focused more on making sure we atleast wore similar colors than whether or not we all had a uniform on. Black shirt and canvas Aeropostale shorts were my usual on stage.

Now, normally that would have been a bit boring. Add a few rips, and a lively swimsuit worn underneath, and it worked out pretty well on stage...

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This way, i was comfortable, didn't look like a "I must dress for my scene" rockNazi, and folks could still spot me in the crowd off-stage.

...and yes, those are my shoes underneath the drum riser. Shorts and socks didn't stop us from winning this BOTB.
 
#320
I've got a laid back outdoor party gig Sat afternoon to evening. It is supposed to be in the 90s. Then a biker bar gig from 9:30 - 1:30 that night.

It's going to be shorts / tee shirt / tennies then change into jeans and short sleeve button up for me.

Not only will it look better but if I don't change out of the hot sweaty clothes I don't think I will be able to stand myself! :D
 

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