No pics of me playing bass (havn't got that far yet). But when I did vocals was usually jeans/shorts and a t-shirt with my trade mark noose. No racial or hateful connotations there...it was part of a halloween costume and it seemed to fit in with the music so it just kinda stuck.
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Your Look On Stage
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we don't have a myspace, and we barely have a website, although it's getting updated soon. we wear matching bowling shirts, black jeans, and converse all stars (although our drummer wears wing tips because he's way too italian to wear sneakers, and our sax player wears black reeboks because he's too cheap to buy a separate pair of sneakers for the stage). i play oldies with that band.out of curiosity, What music do you play and have you got a link to a myspace? Same for you Jimmy
with other bands i work with, it varies, sometimes tuxes, sometimes the universal band uniform (black dress shirt, black dress pants, black shoes), sometimes beverly hillbillies-style clothes, sometimes whatever i have on. but i always look the part of the music i play, and i strongly suggest the same for others. having a look is not a bad thing.
This is a valid point. I have been itching to get some flashy western shirts, but I think in many (most) of the places where I play, the patrons would actually be put off by that. You know, "who does this guy think he is, anyway" kind of a thing.
Now, part of the issue is the bandmates, if I could get their buy in so I wasn't the only one up there with a bit of flash......
I tend to go with vintage/western style shirts, but not the flashy embroidered ones that I was refering to above.
This is from a week ago, when I decided to go a different route. You cant tell because of the flash, but this room is really dark. Question is, who can be seen from the back of the club?
This is from a week ago, when I decided to go a different route. You cant tell because of the flash, but this room is really dark. Question is, who can be seen from the back of the club?
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I couldn't agree more..................What I, and my band do is completely different but the principle is the same - You're an entertainer, dress the part.
T-Bird makes the point as well as anyone and better than most!
If I am ever in Seattle I wanna catch a show they do and get the whole Nasty Habit experience ... why would you want to watch a band that looks like they just came in from mowing the yard, when you can see a rock-n-roll show like this!
gay.
put a shirt on, dude. nobody wants to see that.
+1
i hate when anyone takes the stage with no shirt, it screams "im trying way too hard to be a bad ass!"
t-shirt (black, blue, white, or gray), jeans (blue, gray or black), black P, SVT, & 810. Oh, and I wear a wristband too but that's only because I got used to it when I played my Reverend and haven't gotten un-used to it. It's kinda my bankie. :lol:
a not so rocking pic from a couple weeks ago...
Is your guitarist playing through an SVT as well?
Here's an outfit that will help you stand out from the normal bar crowd (hopefully)
This is the sort of dress to make things interesting.
I suggested to my band we should wear tight spandex body suits with Y front dundies on the outside, platform boots and a cape, plus some face paint. But they think i'm joking..
I almost always go for a vest, so I can play easier.
If I'm playing acoustic stuff, I usually wear a sport coat with jeans.
And , if I'm playing one of my regular gigs, the whole group is wearing the same thing.
If I'm playing acoustic stuff, I usually wear a sport coat with jeans.
And , if I'm playing one of my regular gigs, the whole group is wearing the same thing.
Yeah, you have to be careful.I was in this stinkin bathroom, just puting on a little mascara before our show.Just to give me a little definition you know. Our guitarist walks in and says;
"Why don't you just hold up a sign that says your waiting for an a^% kickin.
Thing is, as soon as they see you with some hot chick action the whole story changes and then these guys hang on you, all of a sudden they all want to be your friend.
Show business is so weird
JimmyM's got it... V4. Same year though ('76), which is kinda cool or nerdy depending how you look at it.
JimmyM's got it... V4. Same year though ('76), which is kinda cool or nerdy depending how you look at it.
My SVT is a 76, what could be nerdy about it??
Guys are weird about dress and image.
I think a common theme here is, for those of you out there workin and while we make it look easy it's hard work. All the rehearsals, time away from your family, luggin equipment, driving and hassels with club owners and tryin to get paid.
You are an entertainer if you don't understand that at some point you will and image is a huge part of being an entertainer.
Then some will say, I just like music and playing,I ain't no model. Well, I wish it was that easy, it's not. And you don't have to be a model, you and your band should be image aware. And thats if you and your band are gigging and your serious. If your in a fun jam band with a bunch of guys just having fun, then I guess it's not important.
I had a point here, oh yeah
I have seen young guys come out lookin sloppy, thats fine when your young it's ok. It's just a thing where youth lets you get away with some stuff.
But have you ever seen a bunch of dudes in a band in their 30s and 40s come out, un-pressed lookin like a bunch of bums. It's not cool.
Another thing, if your famous you can get away with lookin raggety too. But most pro bands have an image and it's a part of each members job to maintain that image.
I think a common theme here is, for those of you out there workin and while we make it look easy it's hard work. All the rehearsals, time away from your family, luggin equipment, driving and hassels with club owners and tryin to get paid.
You are an entertainer if you don't understand that at some point you will and image is a huge part of being an entertainer.
Then some will say, I just like music and playing,I ain't no model. Well, I wish it was that easy, it's not. And you don't have to be a model, you and your band should be image aware. And thats if you and your band are gigging and your serious. If your in a fun jam band with a bunch of guys just having fun, then I guess it's not important.
I had a point here, oh yeah
I have seen young guys come out lookin sloppy, thats fine when your young it's ok. It's just a thing where youth lets you get away with some stuff.
But have you ever seen a bunch of dudes in a band in their 30s and 40s come out, un-pressed lookin like a bunch of bums. It's not cool.
Another thing, if your famous you can get away with lookin raggety too. But most pro bands have an image and it's a part of each members job to maintain that image.
Shiny steel-toed boots/shoes (My toes have been danced on, stomped on, puked on, far too often)
Black jeans or trousers
Light, solid color or striped shirt
Cravat
Ascot or a tie or two
Nice dark jacket, silk or woolen
Fedora, cowboy hat, fez, or other unusual headgear
My fans dress up, even in the bars/clubs. Often there is a cover charge. I have fun and get a bit more respect than if I were to wear something more usual. It helps to be in a good band. Drummer dresses like Nielsen of cheap trick, rhythm dresses like kid rock, lead player always wears at least a clean shirt unless it's a special private or high end affair.
I like a neat, uncluttered stage. I hate stepping on guitar stands.
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Black jeans or trousers
Light, solid color or striped shirt
Cravat
Ascot or a tie or two
Nice dark jacket, silk or woolen
Fedora, cowboy hat, fez, or other unusual headgear
My fans dress up, even in the bars/clubs. Often there is a cover charge. I have fun and get a bit more respect than if I were to wear something more usual. It helps to be in a good band. Drummer dresses like Nielsen of cheap trick, rhythm dresses like kid rock, lead player always wears at least a clean shirt unless it's a special private or high end affair.
I like a neat, uncluttered stage. I hate stepping on guitar stands.
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