Kevsy71 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Playing our drummer's anniversary party tomorrow, a five song set! First time I've played live, but at least it's to a non-hostile audience (well, until we start that is...). Only worry is the weather as we will be outdoors- so we may have to make an impromptu Knebworth using gazebos... Band name is The Expändables , will try to record and post the set here: https://www.facebook.com/ExpandablesUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Good luck with your first gig. Hope you're less nervous than I was when I broke my duck. I was so excited about it I got to the gig and found I'd left my bass at home! Mind you, that taught me to have a routine and always put stuff in the same place (car keys, wallet etc - all the stuff you don't want in your pockets when you play). Since then I've often chuckled at people who put stuff down randomly wondering where there keys etc are later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Cheers Steve ! [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1342190596' post='1731265'] I got to the gig and found I'd left my bass at home! [/quote] If that's the worst that happens I'll be fine, as I live round the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I once put on an impromptu and well attended gig in local woodlands (got us in the Leicester mercury). We borrowed a generator and stuck a couple of tarps up in the trees. It rained the whole time but all the equipment was fine and we had a great time. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Good luck, enjoy yourselves! One tip. If you're playing outside makes sure any charts/notes/setlists you need are securely pinned down. Sudden gusts of wind always seem to come at the worst time, even under a gazebo. I use bulldog clips if using a music stand and tape things to the floor if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Enjoy! You only do a first gig once. I've kept my £20 note from my first gig and framed it... it brings back memories when I look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelljack Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 good luck for it buddy, first gigs are always special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBob09 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Good luck! I still get first gig feelings when playing first gigs with new outfits. I think it's because you never know how you're going to go down! But your first first gig is a great experience - Just don't get drunk beforehand! Ha! AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Have fun today man! Playing live is what this is all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Thanks all! Just hoping it's not going to be rained off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 [quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1342190596' post='1731265'] Good luck with your first gig. Hope you're less nervous than I was when I broke my duck. I was so excited about it I got to the gig and found I'd left my bass at home! Mind you, that taught me to have a routine and always put stuff in the same place (car keys, wallet etc - all the stuff you don't want in your pockets when you play). Since then I've often chuckled at people who put stuff down randomly wondering where there keys etc are later. [/quote] Brilliant - like it a lot. Sound advice though. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantijoe Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 [quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1342191913' post='1731309'] I once put on an impromptu and well attended gig in local woodlands (got us in the Leicester mercury). [/quote] I played my first gig in Leicester in the 60's at a community hall at Netherhall (I think). My bass was a Hofner Beatle (later sold for so much more than the £15 I paid for it). My band was very poor and my vocal mike was hanging by string from the stage curtain rail. Of course it started to swing and I struggled to sing into it! I left Leicester 3 years later to join a band John Peel was producing so I learnt a lot in those years. GOOD LUCK with the gig! joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratosphere Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Kevsy71' timestamp='1342185720' post='1731100'] Playing our drummer's anniversary party tomorrow, a five song set! First time I've played live, but at least it's to a non-hostile audience (well, until we start that is...). Only worry is the weather as we will be outdoors- so we may have to make an impromptu Knebworth using gazebos... Band name is The Expändables , will try to record and post the set here: [url="https://www.facebook.com/ExpandablesUK"]https://www.facebook.com/ExpandablesUK[/url] [/quote] Did my first one last night. Great fun, and not too bad at all! Gave you a like on FB for your efforts, Cheers, Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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