What do you wear when you play gigs?

[Freight Train]

Starting around 1968 you suddenly couldn't tell the band from the roadies and I never liked it. B.B. King said you should dress for a blues show like you're going to a funeral, and we always dress up. IMO it shows respect for your audience, and they respond to it. Spring, Winter and Fall I wear a black jacket, black shirt and red or blue tie with a black derby, black jeans and my trademark gold-lame Doc Martens, which I've worn onstage since 1983.
(Epic bass-face, I know.)

 

[Pocket Dave]

Starting around 1968 you suddenly couldn't tell the band from the roadies and I never liked it. B.B. King said you should dress for a blues show like you're going to a funeral, and we always dress up. IMO it shows respect for your audience, and they respond to it. Spring, Winter and Fall I wear a black jacket, black shirt and red or blue tie with a black derby, black jeans and my trademark gold-lame Doc Martens, which I've worn onstage since 1983.
(Epic bass-face, I know.)

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The Balcony!

 

[PFBASSO]

Fila velour track suits.

 

[BlueTalon]

Starting around 1968 you suddenly couldn't tell the band from the roadies and I never liked it. B.B. King said you should dress for a blues show like you're going to a funeral, and we always dress up. IMO it shows respect for your audience, and they respond to it. Spring, Winter and Fall I wear a black jacket, black shirt and red or blue tie with a black derby, black jeans and my trademark gold-lame Doc Martens, which I've worn onstage since 1983.
(Epic bass-face, I know.)

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I like that look!

 

[Freight Train]

I like that look!

So I see!

 

[Old Blastard]

A variety of outfits sourced from Goodwill and sales.

 

[5StringBlues]

A variety of outfits sourced from Goodwill and sales.

 

[lildrgn]

Wear what you want, but for the love of whatever you want, take the phone/keys/wallet out of your front pockets. Uncomfortable and distracting!

 

[51PRI]

At the gig the other night I decided to dress down. I just wore jeans, a black t-shirt and my comfortable sneakers. In pics I saw later I liked the way I looked better than when I tried to dress up (somewhat) for the gig and wear a hat.

 

[51PRI]

This is what I ended up wearing. Thankfully we did not hit 100 degrees. Sadly, my wife said the shirt "didn't do anything" for her. She's a little young to appreciate paisleys.
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I think the shirt is the best thing about that get-up.

 

[DesolationBlvd]

Normally I wear a mesh top and a motorcycle jacket or vest, and boots and vinyl pants, but I've put on weight, so I wore a dress shirt and tie for the top.

 

[lildrgn]

This shirt, white pants and shoes for last night's marina gig.

 

[Eli_Kyiv]

I'm sure there was another thread on the same topic, I just cannot find it.

Found it: some of my stage outfits of yesteryears
And while I'm at it, let me show https://www.talkbass.com/threads/show-me-your-live-outfit.1590381.

 

[BlueTalon]

Well, today I did something I normally don't do -- I wore shorts and a T shirt while playing in public. But in fairness to me, it was a casual affair with many musicians, and most of them were dressed similarly. It was a celebration of life for a renowned guitar builder who usually wore crocks, and it was a hot day, so there ya go.

 

[jthisdell]

Usually my Dead Band wears jeans and t shirts, yesterday it was 94 when we played so we waived our no shorts policy.

 

[Pocket Dave]

101 degree F load in for an outdoor gig on July 4th, 100 by downbeat. Waived my no-shorts policy too.

It was at a winery in the country so when temps dropped quickly to the mid-90's, it felt like a springtime breeze.

 

[waynobass]

A porkpie hat, big shades, a beard, a Hawaiian shirt, lots of necklaces, cargo shorts, sandals with white socks.

 

[Altitude]

101 degree F load in for an outdoor gig on July 4th, 100 by downbeat. Waived my no-shorts policy too.

It was at a winery in the country so when temps dropped quickly to the mid-90's, it felt like a springtime breeze.

I also played an outdoor gig on Saturday and waived my no shorts policy in 100 degree heat. If I'd worn pants I'd have been the only person there who did, so it was fine.

 

[climber]

I also played an outdoor gig on Saturday and waived my no shorts policy in 100 degree heat. If I'd worn pants I'd have been the only person there who did, so it was fine.

Insane temps in New Hampshire now. So unless it's a real indoors concert with ac, its shorts and tshirt.

 

[Jamvan]

I learned a valuable lesson this past weekend while wearing blue jeans for an outdoor gig in high heat and humidity; Wear black jeans as sweat shows through blue jeans.