What do you eat before a gig?

[Psycho]

Usually nothing.

The excitement keeps me from getting an appetite!

 

[drpepper]

Every time - cheeseburger, leave the bun on the plate, citron...plenty of energy and -60 lbs so far

 

[FromTheBassMent]

sushi

THIS^^^^

Truth be told, I can rarely make this happen. But I am a singer as much as I am a bass player, so I can't eat a big meal before a gig... a stuffed belly prevents using the diaphragm to full avantage, and I hate having to gulp air when I sing.

Sushi gives you a major protein rush, plus the carbs from the rice for energy, but doesn't bulk up your gut (unless you have a ridiculous amount of money and no self-control).

Problem is, it's pretty rare that I can score some sushi in proximity to where we're playing. So I often compromise with a turkey sandwich from Subway with all of the veggies, banana peppers and vinegar, and no oil.

Caffeine, energy drinks... NEVER! In my 30+ years of playing, I've tried this a couple of times when I was doing a Friday night gig after a long day at work, and each time I got shaky and my muscles in my hands got tight and I couldn't play well and my voice sounded crap.

If I go into a gig fresh and nervous (yes, I still get nerves), I'll do a shot before we start. Then I typically nurse one beer per 1-hour set... although I often forget to stop to sip anything while I'm playing. I tend to get into the moment.

Funny, I play country... I guess I oughta be eatin barbecue and sluggin Jack....

 

[tiller]

2 hamburgers or a medium pizza is what i usually intake before a long gig. short gigs usually consist of something along the lines of 2 or 3 hot dogs and some noodles or rice

 

[4001]

Nothing with red sauce.

 

[Tampabass]

I like them French fried potaters. Reckon you make me some biscuits. Unh-huh.

and while I'm thinking of this - my favorite mini movie parody of all time - "Swing Blade" -

 

[britainblues]

Got to have chicken fingers my pre gig ritual.

 

[LowDown Hal]

26 posts and no mention of BACON ???

 

[joshwilkesbooth]

Whiskey.

 

[4001]

26 posts and no mention of BACON ???

A BLT or a nice club sandwich before a show is good eatin'!
I love BACON!!

I also like ruben sandwiches with fries.

 

[Big B.]

One stout Crown and Seven and the purified souls of 4 innocent orphans. Thats my secret to a nice dark sound.

 

[Busty]

I once asked a doctor (nutritionist), what would be the best meal before a gig for energy and easy digestion, and he replied: a tuna sandwich.
So that's what i would eat since then.

Omega3 (tuna, salmon, herring, eels&#8230 is power for the brain for everybody.

 

[80'sRocker]

I actually intentionally DON'T eat before a gig or very much in that day. Many bad things can happen such as food poisoning, bacteria etc. Plus, who can run to the bathroom in the middle of their set? Then again I can not eat for 24 hours and still have energy. It just opens up possible "issues". Maybe a candy bar or something real light now and then. Now the 4 am Diner visit after the show is another story!

 

[TheDude007]

It has to be said:

What's the best food for metal?

 

[80'sRocker]

Usually nothing.

The excitement keeps me from getting an appetite!

+1 same here

 

[alembicguy]

Only some apples or banannas before the gig. I dont care for the I might have to poop feeling especially in some of the clubs I play in!

 

[80'sRocker]

It has to be said:

What's the best food for metal?

Shards of steel of course! Lets not forget some delicious, fresh caught Rock Bass

 

[4001]

It has to be said:

What's the best food for metal?

Pork and Beans.

 

[M0ses]

As much as the venue will give me for free.

 

[hotrodjohn]

It has to be said:

What's the best food for metal?

The heads of bats or doves