HeadForTheSticks
Junior Member
So last night I played a gig sharing the bill with three other bands. One of which was a national act Three days before the event I was asked by the organizers of we could use my drum kit as the backline kit for the night. Because we were the opening act and I've shared the bill with two of the three other bands before I felt reasonably comfortable sharing my kit. We had a great set and the crowd really seemed to enjoy what we do. All was good until the headlining band. Halfway through their set I noticed the female singer put her foot up on my bass drum. That got my attention as I take good care of my gear and wouldn't treat someone else's gear that way. But no big deal, I can let that go. Then.... then.... she jumps up on top of the bass drum. Both feet she stands up with full body weight, boots straddling the mounted tom, singing and head banging as I look in horror. I find the organizers I tell him thats not cool. He tells me to wait until they finish their set and he'll take care of it. Afraid she might think it was such a great idea and try that stunt again I approached the sound man and asked if he could catch her between songs and ask her to please not jump up and down on my kit. He wasn't interested in having that conversation so I took it upon myself to approach the stage between songs and politely and firmly ask her not to stand on my drums. She apologized and said she thought it was the house kit. Oh btw, the reason I was asked to use my kit for the night was because the house kit was "broken". Gee, I wonder why. So at the end of the night i approached said singer, sincerely complimented their show and explained that i didn't want to be a jerk but i consider my drums a musical instrument and treat them accordingly. She thanked me for allowing her drummer to use my kit and said "I'm glad you said something because I definitely would have jumped up there again."
All in all it was a great night and everyone had a blast.... except the drummer who was the first to arrive and last to leave with freshly boot scratched bass drum. Hope the shell isn't cracked.
End of rant.
All in all it was a great night and everyone had a blast.... except the drummer who was the first to arrive and last to leave with freshly boot scratched bass drum. Hope the shell isn't cracked.
End of rant.