Leen2112 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I always think it takes longer than it does to set up my stuff but I always end up standing around waiting for the rest of them to get ready. There's no actual entry from us, we're normally on stage a good 15mins before we start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Depends on the band. CreepJoint had an intro tape once, which was ace. Not sure how to embed a YT video but here's the link: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFJZP755TkA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFJZP755TkA[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1403095791' post='2479690']flanked by two girls in heels and inappropriately tight clothing.. [/quote] I'm almost identical except the girls in my case are actually middle aged male bandmates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I prefer the Spinal Tap type cocoon entrance.....with hammer and oxy acetyline on standby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 like this ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 With the ZZ trib we used to get the 'Gimmee all your Loving' drum intro going for a few bars then the guitar player et moi came on from the wings - usually to cheers !! My fave ever was when we did an acoustic duo at a big club gig as a support act. I was asked very politely not to swear - and promised faithfully and sincerely not to. So - lights down and we come on from opposite wings already playing , walk towards the mics - couldn't see mine and as I went to sing the first word I banged my nose hard on it and yelled 'f***' over the huge PA. Epic non-profanity fail ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1403254571' post='2481128'] like this ! [/quote] wow just made me check out the Tubes...love em https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP8nGNbk7oQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The only way is naked with burning toilet paper hanging from your arse cheeks. Anything else is just lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I always have visions of starting with a bang but our bloody guitarist, who has OCD insists on tuning up, even though this was done earlier, then playing through most of the parts of the song that we intend to do, before taking a sip of his drink and then looks at the rest of us and says ok, are yous ready? AAAAARGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1403296327' post='2481685'] I always have visions of starting with a bang but our bloody guitarist, who has OCD insists on tuning up, even though this was done earlier, then playing through most of the parts of the song that we intend to do, before taking a sip of his drink and then looks at the rest of us and says ok, are yous ready? AAAAARGH! [/quote] Toilet paper / arse makes this irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1403111931' post='2479953'] We clamber over the monitors, tune up silently get just about ready to go then the vocalist announces he needs a pee and we stand there like lemons for five minutes! [/quote] I've played with that guy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Wander on to the stage, stand around awkwardly, peer out into the audience trying to figure out if the singer has even arrived at the venue yet. Begin first tune as they come in the door, so they can clamber on stage just in time for the chorus. Possibly not our finest moment! An old band of mine used to do some quite silly things. I recall a halloween gig where we were dressed as gnomes, witches etc, and we started with our ridiculous chromatic prog intro while our singer/guitarist ran around the hall in a fur coat and a huge home-made badger head before pulling off the head to come and join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) I've always fancied this as a way of bringing the band on stage, though we've never tried it.... Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUQ2nC3De8E Edited June 21, 2014 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1403345519' post='2481972'] Wander on to the stage, stand around awkwardly, peer out into the audience trying to figure out if the singer has even arrived at the venue yet. Begin first tune as they come in the door, so they can clamber on stage just in time for the chorus. Possibly not our finest moment! An old band of mine used to do some quite silly things. I recall a halloween gig where we were dressed as gnomes, witches etc, and we started with our ridiculous chromatic prog intro while our singer/guitarist ran around the hall in a fur coat and a huge home-made badger head before pulling off the head to come and join us. [/quote] Home-made badger head!!! You win the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1403372119' post='2482228'] Home-made badger head!!! You win the thread [/quote] Sadly I wasn't wearing the badger head though! I was just stood there dressed as a gnome playing double bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 A gnome is almost as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1403095791' post='2479690'] We all have individual walk on music and enter the stage one at a time flanked by two girls in heels and inappropriatly tight clothing.. [/quote] Yesssssssssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 We got up on stage, drank our beers, said hi, tuned up and proceeded to operate our instruments. Yep. We're boring conforming musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1403296327' post='2481685'] I always have visions of starting with a bang but our bloody guitarist, who has OCD insists on tuning up, even though this was done earlier, then playing through most of the parts of the song that we intend to do, before taking a sip of his drink and then looks at the rest of us and says ok, are yous ready? AAAAARGH! [/quote] swap his 13 amp fuse for a 3 amp fuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 One of the most effective entrances I saw was on Marillion's misplaced childhood tour. Band start up in semi darkness except for Fish singing behind a white paper screen so he's in silhouette. Except it's not him but a roadie miming whilst Fish calmly walks down the centre isle of the theatre singing through a cordless mic. Everyone is looking at the paper screen and only start to cotton on what is happening as he walks past them. Simple but incredibly effective. It had probably been done before (by Genesis I'd imagine ) but worked brilliantly on the night. As it was pre internet/social media few if any of the audience that hadn't seen a previous show knew what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Daveo Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I usually clamber up it without grace,start playing and wonder if I left the oven on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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