Jesus Christ. What next? Shoes? Oh wait, we've covered that.
I can't eat a big meal before a gig. I almost never eat anything within 5 hours of playing. I think I play better hungry. I also try never to drink alcohol and play. I am a consummate recorder of gigs and I can tell a huge difference in my playing with and without alcohol. The alcohol tends to make me overplay *gasp* a bit for a blues band.
Shoes! Really? Sounds like I missed out big time on that one. Please do fill me in
Yeah, shoes. Christ. I mean, is playing the drums actually important or is all the preparation more so?
I Gotta Eat! I always eat! If you've seen my pics, Im sure that you all know that I never miss a meal. Especially a FREE MEAL! Free food and Im there! I don't have a particular diet for playing. I do drink sports drinks as I play. I simply eat whatever food is available at the venue, or nearby. I limit myself to one beer per hour. I alternate the beers with the sports drinks. There is no combination better than playing music, good food, and moderate drink!
Someone will be created a post next called.. " poo.... pre or post gig. Importance"?
I've been going with the groove myself! Just staying in the pocket! Im hungry now! Im gonna cook me some marinated venison steaks on my grill with some corn and sweet potatoes! Im also gonna have another Martini, cause Im not gigging tonight.If there's a choice of catering or buy outs, through my own experiences I choose to have it afterwards when I'm the most hungry..and I don't care if it's cold or not. Nibbles beforehand if there are any and depending on the gig I may have a wee drink or not.... I always know my limits. If it's something that involves me to push my technique to the limits then I wont touch any. Just common sense.
More importantly though, why am I even writing and sharing this with you all? Am I really that bored this evening? Yes!! Someone will be created a post next called.. " poo.... pre or post gig. Importance"?
I've been going with the groove myself! Just staying in the pocket! Im hungry now! Im gonna cook me some marinated venison steaks on my grill with some corn and sweet potatoes! Im also gonna have another Martini, cause Im not gigging tonight.
See Yas later bye!
You mean there isn't?! and we call ourselves drummers...
I'll go along with pasta and Gatorade. Load up on carbs and electrolytes. Probably just earlier in the day rather than right before.