kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The last couple of rehearsals I've been to I've felt compelled to take my shoes off. I have no idea why. I've started to notice a lot of performers don't wear shoes. Anyone else getting this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I find playing barefoot or in very soft, minimal shoes to be helpful when playing double bass. Something about a loose, natural posture, I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I like to do rehearsals in crocs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Too many underfoot hazards in most rehearsal spaces and venues for me to do that 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 There's absolutely no way in hell I'd play barefoot on some of the stages I've stood on 🤢 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, Beedster said: Too many underfoot hazards in most rehearsal spaces and venues for me to do that Not to mention bio-hazards - I don't suppose rehearsal space carpets get cleaned that often outside of a desultory vacuum once a week - could end up with Lord Knows What attached to your socks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Played barefoot for around four years back in the 70s. Stopped after some kind soul in the audience decided to lob a pint tumbler at my feet one night. Damn thing actually got stuck in my foot - not pleasant at all. So now, tootsies are well covered. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Beedster said: Too many underfoot hazards in most rehearsal spaces and venues for me to do that Yep. I agree - when I was in The Music Complex I kept my shoes on but I really wanted to take them off. If it wasn't for the state of the carpet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, Paul S said: Not to mention bio-hazards - I don't suppose rehearsal space carpets get cleaned that often outside of a desultory vacuum once a week - could end up with Lord Knows What attached to your socks. Yep. I know. I do have some shoes with very thin tread though, they feel very connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, snorkie635 said: Played barefoot for around four years back in the 70s. Stopped after some kind soul in the audience decided to lob a pint tumbler at my feet one night. Damn thing actually got stuck in my foot - not pleasant at all. So now, tootsies are well covered. Oh god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Paul S said: Not to mention bio-hazards - I don't suppose rehearsal space carpets get cleaned that often outside of a desultory vacuum once a week - could end up with Lord Knows What attached to your socks. Oh! What I'd give to be spat-at-in-the-face have the rehearsal room hoovered once in decade 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, kwmlondon said: Oh god. I think I said something like that. 😫 😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I used to walk around barefoot quite a lot, and even drove a motor likewise but I'd definitely not be playing a gig or rehearsal room without footwear. I suppose you could take your own nice bit of carpet with you and roll it out to stand on, might be an interesting stage gimmick... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said: I used to walk around barefoot quite a lot, and even drove a motor likewise but I'd definitely not be playing a gig or rehearsal room without footwear. I suppose you could take your own nice bit of carpet with you and roll it out to stand on, might be an interesting stage gimmick... I guess sandals may be a good compromise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, kwmlondon said: I guess sandals may be a good compromise! As long as you're not in a punk or metal type band ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: As long as you're not in a punk or metal type band ! Just paint your feet black. Nobody'd know. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Just now, kwmlondon said: Just paint your feet black. Nobody'd know. Mine often look like that anyway.. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Crocs and socks are a good image 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwmlondon Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Crocs and socks are a good image 😁 I'm 47, I've not been fashionable for two decades now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, kwmlondon said: I guess sandals may be a good compromise! Severus Septimius Rotten? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 51 minutes ago, kwmlondon said: I guess sandals may be a good compromise! 53 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: I used to walk around barefoot quite a lot, and even drove a motor likewise but I'd definitely not be playing a gig or rehearsal room without footwear. I suppose you could take your own nice bit of carpet with you and roll it out to stand on, might be an interesting stage gimmick... CSN&Y used to specify that any stage they played on, had to have a hand-woven Persian rug placed for them to stand on. I seem to recall that Nash used to perform in barefoot-mode. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britsie Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I played barefoot once at a very hot summer rehearsal. Suddenly I had a new appreciation for the Boss pedal design.😆 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The place I once rehearsed in… you’d be in danger of treading on a used johnny. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 3 hours ago, neepheid said: There's absolutely no way in hell I'd play barefoot on some of the stages I've stood on 🤢 Me neither, especially combined with the at times over enthusiastic audiences landing all over the stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Trueno said: The place I once rehearsed in… you’d be in danger of treading on a used johnny. What you get up to in your garage is up to you, but I'm assuming that's why the rest of the band didn't want to go back! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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