Your Look On Stage

[Epitaph04]

The few times I gigged as a drummer I wore my black Raiders hat, black longsleeve, black shorts and shoes. As a bassist Id probably wear something very similar but with actual pants instead of shorts.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

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

Dude, I love your twin brother's guitar work in that Metallica band.

 

[dj150888]

We put our efforts towards making ourselves obviously stand out from the punters, but not going over the top.

Link Removed

My day to day look can be anything from a shirt and tie to jeans and a tshirt, depending on what I'm doing.

 

[mellowgerman]

Dude, I love your twin brother's guitar work in that Metallica band.

Ohhhh THAT's typical! It's always Kirk this and Kirk that... I never get any of the attention

 

[more coffee]

Dude, I love your twin brother's guitar work in that Metallica band.

Dude, that's Marty Friedman, Kirk isn't his twin!

 

[bluewine]

There are some good looking national bands out there and Some of TB bands look good too.

It's different now from when I started playing. Dress is not as important as it use to be.

You can see an ad for a classic rock band and see 5 short over weight white guys wearing shorts with bald heads that look like junior kkk members. Anything goes, these days.

 

[EldoPilgrim]

Nicely ironed button-up shirt of some sort (depending on the gig and if I am playing upright or not), tux pants, bare feet or my VFF's. Looking like you prepared your clothes and didn't just stumble upon a stage shows that you care. Atleast I think so.

 

[geddeeee]

Some bands like to 'look' like they're in a band. That's OK... each to their own.

I play in jeans and t-shirt. I usually don't get mistaken for a 'patron', as I'm the guy up on stage, entertaining said patrons.

I've seen loads of bands that are a case of 'style over substance'. They look alright, but are usually not great, as they seem to concentrate on the 'look'... As I said... each to their own!!!

I try and let my music do the talking. I mean if we are talking a SHOW, then a few image makeovers ain't gonna cut it. It's all about the lighting and any other stage tricks.
Who f**king cares if the lead guitarist or bass player is dressed 'correctly'. Most 'punters' are looking at all those pretty lights and getting into the music.

I feel the main thing is to look like you belong on stage. Call it stage presence or whatever. You should look like you command it even if you are wearing underpants.

I mean, John Deacon of Queen once wore a pair of satin shorts, t-shirt and a sun visor.
He looked silly, but he rocked it!!!!

 

[EatADeadGoat]

Ohhhh THAT's typical! It's always Kirk this and Kirk that... I never get any of the attention

Well, you made the mistake of playing bass. XD

 

[bryan2000fjb]

Ralph Lauren Buttondown
Khakis or Khaki shorts
Topsiders
Ray Ban Wayfarers

 

[pklima]

I've seen loads of bands that are a case of 'style over substance'. They look alright, but are usually not great, as they seem to concentrate on the 'look'...

OK. I'm curious - where do you draw the line for that? Would Invalid Link Removed?

 

[bluewine]

I mean, John Deacon of Queen once wore a pair of satin shorts, t-shirt and a sun visor.He looked silly, but he rocked it!!!!

He's famous so it doesn't count.

I saw a blues band last night, older guys. Nothing flashy or out of the ordinary about their look, but they all had on decent pant, shirts and shoes.

That raggedy look can work when your a young guy. It doesn't work when your out of shape and over 40.

 

[saustindavis]

This is my typical look:
Link Removed

I typically avoid t-shirts and brands/logos (my wife says I wear too much plaid...) and go for the button-up shirt. I've also been known to wear vintage style polo's without an undershirt.

 

[C47]

The usual get up

 

[CrashCarlisle]

Me.

I guess I can only have one photo per post?

 

[s_mcsleazy]

actually this reminds me of a odd time. in my old band (a alternative punk band) i would sometimes go on stage in a mod suit. one night we we're checking out a venue we would later play called "rockers". i didnt realise the name but apon walking in there this big security guard walks up to me and the guitar player and says "haw, mate. what do ya think yer doing dressed like that"
me still not realising what i was wearing i looked at him and said "mate, what do you mean? this is how i usually dress"
"aye well we dont want any f*****g mods in here"
"mate, its 2009. stop living in the 70s mate"

 

[Rob Martinez]

There are some good looking national bands out there and Some of TB bands look good too.

It's different now from when I started playing. Dress is not as important as it use to be.

You can see an ad for a classic rock band and see 5 short over weight white guys wearing shorts with bald heads that look like junior kkk members. Anything goes, these days.

Very true. And very sad.

 

[ksandvik]

Very true. And very sad.

Yes, alas, unfortunately and so forth the first impression is important. If you play the rock&roll game, you have to play the game of looks, too.

 

[themacinator]

First show ever

After a year or so

Now

 

[bluewine]

New Years Eve gig pic from Saturday.

I'll be 59 next month, looks like my Hofner is my look, lol