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Gig Tips for Success
Whether you are a new band just starting out or an experienced musician familiar with the scene that you will always take something away from every gig you play. If there can be something that did not go as planned, you will know not to try at the next concert, which was a huge crowd pleaser that will certainly make a return, or something as simple as your own personal set of rituals that get you and your band ready for each show.
Below are some useful tips and suggestions for remembering your next concert. Whether you play guitar and violin, these are all good general thing for any musician to know, and can also help your next big show to run a little smoother.
Music Stand: This is for those of us who have developed lists and central structures written out. The music stand is better than picking all your guitar tabs and sheet music out of the floor when they fall out of your amp.
Instrument are: I can not even count the times that my guitar kept forgetting him, he would plug his electric guitar and I would see it drop the whole amp after just a few minutes … oh well, save your own instrument. If you want to avoid potential costly damage, be sure to invest in a sturdy tool stand.
Earplugs: For obvious reasons, the earplugs a necessity for anyone who has an excessive instrument as an electric guitar, bass guitar or drums, as well as anyone in the vicinity of such an instrument on stage.
At the Gig: Do not drink excessively or dope themselves. It shows in your game and your professionalism or lack thereof.
Practice: Be polite. Send a flier to the neighbors telling them what time and when you practice … so if there is a problem, they do not call the police first, they call you.
Band Policy: The band is sitting at a round table — no egos, everyone gets a say – democracy – discuss your goals, tuning, who knows what song dynamics, etc. A happy band is a good band.
Bring a towel (or five) to absorb the spilled beer on your amp, your guitar player denies he did. This will also help to keep the stage clean and safer for everyone in the band.
Cable: Loop your cable through your amp handle and your strap so it does not fall out.
Guitar Picks: Different meters to someone in your band that uses a.
Spare wires and cables: Oh yeah it worked yesterday, why does not it work today? BTW, wrap your cords when you're done – the copper wire has a memory.
Save Microphones: If you sing it's always good to have a back up. There is nothing like watching in slow motion a microphone hitting the ground and splitting into pieces.
Tuner: Guaranteed your guitarist thinks he is in harmony and all the others are out.
Extra batteries: For tuner (which shows your guitarist wrong) or effects pedals.
Extra bass and guitar strings: It is clear to yourself, but even a set of guitar strings. Guaranteed when a guitar string breaks, it is always the high E … and it is on a Sunday, and the Music Store is closed, and the concert is one hour.
Drum Key: Drummer arrive and can not tune his set, or can not put a new skin on.
Power Strip / Surge Protector: For some reason, clubs always have problems with their power, go figure – too many waves or blown circuit breakers than I care to remember.
Screwdriver: To get into your instrument or amp if there are any problems.
Allen Wrenches: A must have if you want, or do anything instrument adjustments.
Tubes: For all you oldies out there.
Fuses: GK amps specifically.
Pen & Paper: Whether a song idea that pops into your head mid-show, or just a random idea you happen to think of a pen, a paper always seen to come in handy.
Crazy Glue: For your fingers or your mouth guitarist.
Duct Tape: Repairs something … also the guitarist … oh yeah broken drum skins.
Duffel Bag: To implement everything that you are secretly supplying.
Spare cloths: for yourself, not the kinky kind, but something which is comfortable for either to relax in before / after the show, or to change into should you or someone else has an accident with a drink.
Take all suggestions on this list to heart, and you're good to go for your next concert. I know you will feel like a walking hardware store, but believe me you will thank me eventually.
One last tip, do not tell your bandmates everything you have. Otherwise they will always rely on you each time to be there personally supplier. The purpose of having all this equipment on hand is to be there to save the day … for yourself and others, but most importantly to get a sense of professionalism to your craft. Rock on!
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