Your Look On Stage

[Mybikeisblack]

That brings up another point - how does everyone here (and your bandmates) feel about wearing the same thing more than once? Especially if you play local gigs and have a following so you have many of the same people in the audience?

Well for the most part, everyone in my band wears tight jeans and band tees. I own maybe 30-40 tees so it's easy to switch it up.

 

[the yeti]

That brings up another point - how does everyone here (and your bandmates) feel about wearing the same thing more than once? Especially if you play local gigs and have a following so you have many of the same people in the audience?

i typically wear the same thing, i call it my "uncle al" costume. sometimes i do something different but usually this is it.

 

[Mybikeisblack]

I definitely think the the of music you play determines the attire you wear on stage.

 

[the yeti]

I definitely think the the of music you play determines the attire you wear on stage.

agreed. it's an important part of the package. easy for me to say though, 'cos if jeans and tight tee's were the thing for my band i still have the physique to pull that off... (couldn't resist)

 

[Marial]

It doesn't matter what I do or wear, I look like a total dork who's having a really good time.

I don't wear shorts, white socks, or white shoes on stage. I usually wear some sort of hat. Other than that? I guess I often wear black.

 

[BassAlchemy]

+1 for black. I usually mix it but I like wearing black shirt, jeans and black shoes. Simple yet effective. =]

 

[stambroker]

At past shows I've worn everything from v-necks/skinny jeans to sweaters and camo pants. I played with a short-lived Bob Dylan cover band where I rocked leather. However, when my current band begins gigging heavily I plan on trying out a few new stage looks:

-Full grey suit with red skinny tie, and a dark red knit cap my girlfriend made me, leather dress shoes

-Leather pants, white dress shirt, dark grey vest (my Han Solo-esque outfit), brown sneakers

-Blue/yellow poncho, skinny jeans, combat boots

We want to focus on stagecraft for our live shows. The bassist I've replaced (now the lead singer/synth in the same band) used to dress up like a woman and other eccentric costumes, but I'm not quite sure if I want to go down that road quite yet.

 

[klejst]

Usually keep it casual with nice fit jeans and a t-shirt or hoodie.

 

[sickest beast]

I'm over 300 pounds. I've narrowed it down to either a moo-moo or a cloak of invisibility!

hells yeah!

 

[celestialtrash]

i think it looks nice when the band kinda separates themselves from the crowd, nice black outfits with maybe a matching tie or vest. then i like when the singer wears something different, but not enough to make people really notice. y'know, like they gave a ****.

watch My Morning Jacket on Storytellers. Theyre perfect.

 

[sickest beast]

i basically dress up like a KISS member.

 

[the yeti]

At past shows I've worn everything from v-necks/skinny jeans to sweaters and camo pants. I played with a short-lived Bob Dylan cover band where I rocked leather. However, when my current band begins gigging heavily I plan on trying out a few new stage looks:

-Full grey suit with red skinny tie, and a dark red knit cap my girlfriend made me, leather dress shoes

-Leather pants, white dress shirt, dark grey vest (my Han Solo-esque outfit), brown sneakers

-Blue/yellow poncho, skinny jeans, combat boots

We want to focus on stagecraft for our live shows. The bassist I've replaced (now the lead singer/synth in the same band) used to dress up like a woman and other eccentric costumes, but I'm not quite sure if I want to go down that road quite yet.

all of this reeks of awesomeness!

 

[pklima]

Depending on the venue and the type of band your in, I don't think people notice what we wear that closely.

Depends on the venue, the band, and how loud your clothes scream "LOOK AT ME", haha.

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I figure I shouldn't wear that shirt with the same band more often than every couple of months...

 

[mellowgerman]

Not too much photographic evidence out there I suppose, but I generally just wear what I normally wear. Plain clothes - earthy colors or black. Feel like my bass kinda makes my look

 

[Darth Handsome]

Am I missing something?? How did a thread like this get to over 600 posts without that Dutch kid putting up ninety-five pictures of himself??

 

[the yeti]

Am I missing something?? How did a thread like this get to over 600 posts without that Dutch kid putting up ninety-five pictures of himself??

:scowl:

 

[MatticusMania]

Am I missing something?? How did a thread like this get to over 600 posts without that Dutch kid putting up ninety-five pictures of himself??

He saves them all for the Off Topic "Show Yourself" thread!

 

[AfroCubanFunkMa]

My Avatar shows how I look on Los Sugar Kings' club/dancehall/theater gigs...

Black suit, dark shirt & tie for the GB band I play with.. clean cut, no hat.. maybe shades on the outdoor weddings..

As for bar gigs.. as they say, come as you are... no sense getting gussied up IMHO..

 

[extreme]

Dang, you guys are all off track! I understand dressing nice when it's a formal event (i.e. wear the tux for that black tie event). Otherwise, dress like you're bigger than life. That's what people want. Musicians are supposed to be weird; different.

Get a hat...whatever floats your boat. Get some jewelry...necklace, chain, rings, whatever you think is cool. Get some shoes...chucks, boots, something that is noticeable. Get a funky shirt...roll the sleeves up to stay out of your way. Be comfortable. Put together different combinations of this stuff for jazz, rock, indie, whatever. Hit up some consignment shops and you'd be amazed at what you just might find!

 

[JohnMCA72]

i typically wear the same thing, i call it my "uncle al" costume. sometimes i do something different but usually this is it.

That's definitely good. No chance of mistaking you for anything other than a member of the band!