What do you do to wind down after a gig?

[Waspinators]

After the gig's done and the gear's packed into the van, what do you guys do to wind down? For me, all I need's a cold bottle of beer and a few hefty puffs off my E-cig as I watch the next band on the bill, or hang outside if the music's done for the night.

 

[ga_edwards]

quick beer if the bar is still serving, chat with band and staff and go home.

What really helps me wind down though is a nice cup of tea and maybe a slice or two of toast when I get home.

 

[nojj]

the drive home.

 

[Frank Tuesday]

Punch the clown? Depends on the night.

 

[DwaynieAD]

some horrible for you fried food and some tv.

 

[oerk]

Used to be a cold beer or two. I haven't had a gig since I've quit drinking, so I guess I don't know anymore? Straight to bed would be best.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

If there are still people around wanting to chat I will grab a beer and socialize. Otherwise pack up, load out and wind down when I hit the pillow.

 

[SteveHeissner]

Load equipment for an hour, drive home for an hour and fight like hell to not fall asleep at the wheel. Then when I finally get home at 4:00 AM take a hot shower and go to sleep. Wake up two hours later and feed my dog... Then do yard work for a few hours the next morning and listen to my wife's rants. After that, I have no trouble relaxing and falling asleep.

 

[xUptheIronsx]

for me it is load out. Drive the hour to where we practice. Load in...then head to White Castles...a 20+year after gig tradition that started the night of my first gig ever in high school. 8 Cheeseburgers, no pickle, 1 large fry....and then a whole day of pain the next day

 

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

Stare into space randomly blinking while occasionally repeating "The Horror...The Horror...."

Rezdog

 

[Sixgunn]

What I've done for three decades: Find some strange!!!

 

[jelly6466]

I believe Lawrence said it best,

 

[bassbully]

the drive home.

Right here ^

 

[sowilson]

JD and some horizontal refreshment with the groupies or bar staff, then off to Denny's, IHOP, or White Castle. Stroll in when the sun rises.

 

[Fat Steve]

What I've done for three decades: Find some strange!!!

Approves!

 

[PimasterPearson]

I'm not big on after-parties and I'm usually pretty tired after a gig. I might hang and chat with any friends or fans who stick around, but that's it.

 

[SteveHeissner]

What I've done for three decades: Find some strange!!!

+1 I like this much better than my answer. Clearly, this man knows how to live.

 

[Leadfoot]

Thankfully, our gigs usually end at 12am. Takes us an hour load our gear and then we all split. When I get home I have some cold cereal and watch TV for an hour. Then I crash at 2-3am.

 

[QweziRider]

Drive home listening to a.m. radio from far away states.

 

[Jack Butler]

I believe Lawrence said it best,

yep