Marvin Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Does your band have a 'dress code' and if so is it specific to the genre you play? I play in a covers band and we tend to...um...well...everyone wears what they bloody well want really. I always go for black jeans, black t-shirt and my check pattern skater shoes. I find the black quite slimming, not that I need it too as I'm a skinny git I'm to play in, what I believe is generally referred to as, a heavy metal band, soon. I'll be honest I don't think my wardrobe is suited to that genre. Not a thread of my clothing falls into this particular music scene, neither does for that matter my hair. I'm thinking of taking the safe option and going for a smart shirt and my second best suit, oh yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Jeans and a tshirt is fine! I used to wear baseball caps, check shirts and beach shorts to gigs in my death metal band. Got some pics somewhere... Truckstop Edit: Found a piccie. no cap, sadly. Fell off within seconds at that particular gig! Edited February 28, 2012 by Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We wear what we want (rock band) so usually a T-shirt, jeans, trainers for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Ours is a disco tribute band..... so you can only imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Depends where we're playing. If it's a corporate/wedding/function then it's black trousers and shoes, white shirt and black waistcoat. If it's a pub gig then anything goes. Folk clubs are a bit of an issue as I have an aversion to wooly jumpers next to my skin so I tend to go with collarless shirts and waistcoat. Heavy metal bands are all songs about death, motorbikes, gloom and having underage sex with animals anyway, so you'll be better off wearing black to hide the stains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) I can send you my Slayer wife- beater shirt to show off your tatts, Marv? Just pair with some baggy camo knee length shorts and black Vans trainers. Can't go wrong Edited February 27, 2012 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Covers band Pubs Clubs In pubs you can wear what you want. In the clubs (working mens) you have to look a little bit different from say, someone in the audience. I do the clubs and trainers are a no-no! There is no written law, it's just a thing that people stick to. Black jacket, shirt and dress pants. black shoes. 2nd spot, More casual but smart shirt and jeans. I sometimes wish I was back on the pub scene where the music is the most important thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1330376745' post='1556554'] Jeans and a tshirt is fine! I used to wear baseball caps, check shirts and beach shorts to gigs in my death metal band. Got some pics somewhere... Truckstop [/quote] I tend to steer clear of shorts as a general rule. My spindly legs repulse me, so I think it only fair I don't inflict pain and suffering on others. [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1330377159' post='1556561'] I can send you my Slayer wife- beater shirt to show off your tatts, Marv? Just pair with some baggy camo knee length shorts and black Vans trainers. Can't go wrong [/quote] I was wondering about the tatts. Thought I might get some of those temporary ones, or just let the kids lose with some felt tips on my arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Clarky death/thrash metal style tips, circa 2006 (and yes I played a 5 string Warwick in those days) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrruR2749io[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uI3OsjAAIc&feature=channel[/media] Edited February 27, 2012 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 One of the two pairs of trousers I own and something to hide my lack of a manly chest. Anything really Our guitarist has recently taken to wearing one of those silly flat cap things though. Everyone thinks/knows it looks ridiculous but we haven't had the heart to tell him yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazm Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Black trousers, black shirt, red tie at all our gigs: [url="http://www.mrsmigginspieshoppe.com/items/photo-gallery/the-band/the-band-20.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 In a metal band, literally anything goes. Our singer is Hindu, and turned up at one gig having just been doing some dance or other in the temple. She couldn't be arsed to get changed so went on stage in the full bright orange traditional Indian dance garb with the face paint and henna and strings of bells on her wrists and ankles. Everybody just seemed to mentally go "yeah... different but alright.." and the show went down just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tipping Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 My only bit of advise is avoid light grey t-shirts! Stick to dark colours that hide sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 As my good mate Barry always says..... [attachment=101216:l.jpg] ....threads are optional in Cork Biy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Me, drummer, guitard: Black shirt, trousers, shoes. Girls: Red dresses. Horns: Multi-coloured zoot suits with matching hats, trousers, waistcoats, ties, spats and shades... I know. Apologies for low-quality pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I know I'm playing the 'wrong' instrument on this one, but there's some gigs when only a genuine Nigerian outfit, plus leopard skin slippers will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbytodd Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 just jeans and t-shirt for pub gigs and jeans and a shirt for weddings/functions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330379067' post='1556617'] Me, drummer, guitard: Black shirt, trousers, shoes. Girls: Red dresses. Horns: Multi-coloured zoot suits with matching hats, trousers, waistcoats, ties, spats and shades... I know. Apologies for low-quality pic. [/quote] Absolutely love that look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 With The Blues Brothers Tribute it's Black Suit/White Shirt/White Socks/Black Tie and sunglasses. The function band has logo'd shirts in 2 different colours worn wioth black pants. The Jazz guys it's "whatever" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm in a melodic death metal band (apparently) and unfortunately at this moment in time I can't tell you about our attire as it's going to be a secret until our first gig back at it. Lets just say it's in the manufacturing process now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330379067' post='1556617'] Me, drummer, guitard: Black shirt, trousers, shoes. Girls: Red dresses. Horns: Multi-coloured zoot suits with matching hats, trousers, waistcoats, ties, spats and shades... I know. Apologies for low-quality pic. [/quote] That's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Just remembered a few years ago in my first band (15/16 years old "we're gonna write awesome songs and be famous because my Dad knows a guy who knows this guy..." kinda thing) our frontman decided we needed dedicated 'stage clothes', so to speak. Weird idea, I thought. But since I was the one doing the art GCSE at the time I got to pick his 'gear'... So naturally... White spaceman-esque trainers, white t-shirt with pretty flowers and a thin white scarf with pretty birds ensured he looked as feminine as possible. Managed to convince him and he felt very cool wearing it (thought he was just playing along at first, as he has plenty of money to waste)! Felt a little bit bad but it was all part of the band banter Then he found out and moved to America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tipping Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1330379067' post='1556617'] Me, drummer, guitard: Black shirt, trousers, shoes. Girls: Red dresses. Horns: Multi-coloured zoot suits with matching hats, trousers, waistcoats, ties, spats and shades... I know. Apologies for low-quality pic. [/quote] ha ha you weren't kidding!! SSSSSSSSSSSSSSMOKIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I've made a point of always wearing black. Usually T-shirt & jeans, but could be vest & jogging pants, or cords with collarless shirt & waistcoat - but always black. I never wear a tie, and I hate playing with sleeves around my wrists so long sleeves get pushed up to my elbows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Used to be black shirt & jeans, but I have recently become a convert to the [url="http://sh*teshirts.com/pictures"]sh*teShirt[/url] so now its one of those, jeans & my trusty Converse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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