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What do you Eat before gig
- Thread starter sspear
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I always eat light before a gig - usually 2-3 hours before. I have to watch that my blood sugar levels don't drop, so I generally make sure I have some protein around during the gig, like a bar of some sort. It is not entertaining when the bass player is jitter-bugging onstage. Some players can down a burger and fries then get on stage and play. That is not my preference.
I don't like to be too full before going on stage... but I do like to eat beforehand otherwise I'll be hungry during a break or VERY hungry after a gig.... we were lucky at our last gig (wedding) as there was some desert left over and a cheese board that we could nibble on during our break 
Always had a big bowl of red beans and rice, with a side of boiled cabbage downed by a couple of cheap beers. Hmmm. Come to think of it, might be why I had to drive myself and they always seemed to stick me behind the drummer. 
Sounds like left-over communion. 1oz. grape juice and 1 small unleavened bread. Leftover Sunday School donuts and black coffee is what I was offered during a Sunday Evening service. So, yeah, better to plan ahead for sure.
So you need insulin a coke on the stage I’m diabetic too and have also cereal bars in the car and snickers it’s really problematic when your sugar goes down because your brain doesn’t work
Yup, I try to be as prepared as possible. I use long acting insulin once a day in the morning. No need to worry about elevated blood sugar. It’s crashing that’s a mofo, as you noted.
I eat a filling sandwich with plenty of protein before the gig. Nothing real spicy (although I love spicy). Some load-ins are easier than others and I might have a drink with some carbs to keep my blood sugar level.
My big tradition is the *after* gig nosh. Usually something easy to eat with one hand while driving. Best so far was a capacolla + provolone sub with honey mustard and cracked pepper. One of the most delicious sandwiches I've eaten in years. I guess the 1AM ride made it taste better.
My big tradition is the *after* gig nosh. Usually something easy to eat with one hand while driving. Best so far was a capacolla + provolone sub with honey mustard and cracked pepper. One of the most delicious sandwiches I've eaten in years. I guess the 1AM ride made it taste better.
I am type 2 diabetic and haven't had a problem with my sugar levels while playing on stage or at rehearsal - I do have a packet of Jelly Beans confectionary that I keep in my gig bag with my leads / mic...etc... but haven't opened the packet yet.
Yes but tone monkey and me have tipe1 diabetic that means we need insulin to process our blood sugar levels and we don’t have glucose liver reserve so we have to eat something every two hours because if your sugar level comes down to 60 your brain start to work in a bad way and of course you can’t play a note
Brussel sprouts, baked beans and three hard boiled eggs. What can I say? I like to have my end of the stage to myself?
Usually whatever strikes me from the bar menus. 
No joke, a fantastic cheeseburger is one of my favorite foods. So a bacon cheeseburger from the bar, and whatever veggies I can get instead of fries, gets the job done.
You would be amazed how many bars around here serve a pretty good steamed broccoli.
No joke, a fantastic cheeseburger is one of my favorite foods. So a bacon cheeseburger from the bar, and whatever veggies I can get instead of fries, gets the job done. You would be amazed how many bars around here serve a pretty good steamed broccoli.
