What do you wear when you play gigs?

[BassAndCigars]

In response to 51PRI's post above this one (I can't get the "quote" thing to work right half the time which is why it sounds like I brought up "flatcaps" originally which I didn't. Just responded to someone else who did. I quoted him but it didn't end up looking like a quote. But I digress.........).
Anyway, this is a flat cap which comes in many slightly different styles as well as colors. And this isn't a pic of me. Random web search capture.

 

[Wyrdlow]

What is a "flat cap?"

 

[Bassed in NZ]

Nothin’ wrong with a flat cap I say!

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

What is a "flat cap?"

 

[bass nitro]

Clothes.Never played naked.

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

Clothes.Never played naked.

#metoo, even at a gig in a nudist camp.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Clothes.Never played naked.

Unless you're playing in a nudist camp, as @Eli_Kyiv has, that's the only rule that applies.

 

[Bullitt5135]

There is no right or wrong here. If the question is how do you dress ‘cool’, I think there are some general rules. Avoid frumpy ‘dad’ clothes. Loose jeans, white comfy sneakers and leisure clothes are out. A band is always safe wearing black. If you’ve got a belly wear a shirt designed to be worn untucked. Shoes should be on the flashy side - boots or something dressy but a little swanky. Jeans should be fitted and typically torn. Again, wear whatever you want, if you want to step up you’re game from the dad look to band look these are some general guidelines.
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Now there's a band that understood the assignment.

 

[51PRI]

The usual stage wear is a cool shirt, maybe a vest and always a hat. No shorts or sandals, ever.
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That's a good look for practically any gig, IMO.

 

[Bob_Ross]

LOL. This thread reminds me of something my wife said to me the other night as I was heading out to a recording session. I had on black jeans, a black t-shirt, and black Doc Martin shoes.

The missus says "I see you're wearing your musician's outfit."

 

[Pocket Dave]

LOL. This thread reminds me of something my wife said to me the other night as I was heading out to a recording session. I had on black jeans, a black t-shirt, and black Doc Martin shoes.

The missus says "I see you're wearing your musician's outfit."

Yeah. I said it before: When it doubt, a musician can never go wrong with stage-hand-black.

 

[Eilif]

Nice to see another bassist turned steel player. I'm new to lap steel but it's really fun!

Thanks! It's still a confounding instrument to me, but alot of fun.

 

[Bag of Lazers]

Thanks! It's still a confounding instrument to me, but alot of fun.

I found that using open E tuning (EBEG#BE) makes it a lot easier to translate from bass/guitar.

 

[Eilif]

I found that using open E tuning (EBEG#BE) makes it a lot easier to translate from bass/guitar.

Interesting. I'm too far down E9 to change at this point. I will say that having AB pedals down basically throw your cord over one bass string is still a major point of reference for me. As is having the cords ascend up the neck like going up the E string.

 

[Eilif]

In response to 51PRI's post above this one (I can't get the "quote" thing to work right half the time which is why it sounds like I brought up "flatcaps" originally which I didn't. Just responded to someone else who did. I quoted him but it didn't end up looking like a quote. But I digress.........).
Anyway, this is a flat cap which comes in many slightly different styles as well as colors. And this isn't a pic of me. Random web search capture.

Ok, despite my earlier comment, that is a pretty cool cap.

 

[AndyLES]

1) try to dress one level above the audience.
2) No shorts on stage (unless you're Angus Young or Rob Trujillo)
3) Please god, don't wear those shiny silk short sleeved button down shirts that every guy over 40 wears onstage. They're practically a meme at this point.

 

[Winky]

Are you ever truly dressed if you don't show up wearing a Nudie Suit?

 

[Max7]

Most bands here dress casually at gigs. I typically wear jeans, a henley shirt, running (comfortable) shoes, and a hat of some kind. The rest of the band dresses similarly. We have an upcoming gig at a nearby casino (our first time there) which stipulates no jeans. And that's not a problem. I have some Old Navy black khaki type pants that I will wear that are very comfortable.

I guess I'm just curious as to what everyone wears for gigs.

I've always like this suit; shows a real sense of style.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

I've always like this suit; shows a real sense of style.

I got one of those for Halloween last year. The shirt was fine but the pants were made for 10 yr old me so it was only 1/2 of a good idea.

 

[KenSmithFan]

‘Just a sock.’

-Flea

Or a banana hammock if you’re shy.