Shonks

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1487905723' post='3244076'] The gigs keep coming in and I keep my mouth shut. Blue [/quote]as long as the gigs are coming in...this is probably the most important advice of all...!!!

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1487668216' post='3241578'] You can't seriously be suggesting that there are gigging musicians who don't know 'Happy Birthday' ? Or are you ?.... Lordy, I hope you are jesting. Edit: Don't forget your Rubbers !!! [/quote]not suggesting or jesting ( unfortunately ), stating my experience over the last several years

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1487416696' post='3239617'] Be able to play 'Happy Birthday to you', in any key, at the drop of a hat. [/quote]blimey, i forgot about this one...the amount of times I've had to play it on my own....OMG

[quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1487155210' post='3237525'] This thread has taken a rather peculiar turn... [/quote]I'd say!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1487082831' post='3236861'] I really don't think that anyone actually needs a watch to tell the time while they are on stage performing. If you've done your pre-gig preparation properly then you'll know how long the set lasts and also how long each individual song is so that you can adjust as required to take account of any over-run. [/quote]not always possible to determine the length of each title if the band performing a lot of improvisation

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1487020945' post='3236350'] I thought it'd be more discreet to attach them to my belt. Turned out it was a waist of time. [/quote]yes...and tell the audience some jokes....not that one though...

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][b] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=forums&section=findpost&pid=3236174"][/url]Heathy, on 13 February 2017 - 04:17 PM, said:[/b][/size][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] If a punter tries to talk to you mid-song, lick their face.[/size][/font][/color] [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1487019220' post='3236332'] Love this one [/quote] ......me too...

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1487002984' post='3236178'] I think you've misread what I was quoting . [/quote]oops...sorry geez

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1486991851' post='3236052'] Don't think telling someone they've done something wrong is particularly professional. Just ask for a quick run through. [/quote] in a pro situation punches aren't usually pulled - if you blow it they'll tell you, specially on an expensive session

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1486994338' post='3236083'] I'd say no watches on stage at all - unless you're Flavor Flav! [/quote]if your the band leader you need a watch, some gigs have a strict time schedule

this has probably been done before, or maybe not, anyway, I thought I'd start this thread and give away some simple tips I've picked up over 40 years of gigging and sessioning. please feel free to add any or criticise..... in not any particular order: [list] [*]loop your cable over your rear strap button [*]loop your cable through the handle of your amp [*]check batteries on an active bass [*]run pedals from PSU's when possible [/list] ---[list] [*]turn your wrist watch to the inside (you can see the time while you play - no one knows your looking) [*]look better than the audience (dress right for your gig) [*]don't constantly stare at your instrument as if you've never seen it before (try and play confidently without looking) [*]don't have a clip tuner permanently on you guitar (amateur) [/list] --- [list] [*]be prepared to change a set list on the fly (read your audience) [*]played a bum note?... remain looking confident ... smile...raise a subtle and accusing eyebrow at the guitarist..., deny all after the gig... [/list] --- [list] [*]on a session do everything possible the producer asks (obvious) [*]try and get it right and tight the 1st time (if you want to be called back) [*]reading: check the 'geography' of the piece (meaning: repeats, signs codas etc) [*]before the take: look for bars of particular difficulty. It's not bad to ask the MD how a particular section should be played. [*]any complicated unison parts, specially with brass sections - see if you can con them into playing it for you. Brass players are usually exceptional readers. (after they've played it, tell them it was wrong - watch them get upset, they'll play it again and you say " yeah, that's more like it" - gives you more of a chance to clock it! and they think you've paid them a compliment) [/list] hope you found this useful - anymore? please add!

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