Basshole Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I like a gatorade, cereal, or water while im playing bass What about you guys? Or maybe noting at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Beer, but not too many or I play like crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHawk233 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 LMAO Rich... I will have whatever is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hans Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Coffee, please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swmcv2007 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I used to enjoy playing after eating a certain fungus that grows on cow poop.... Now I might enjoy half a beer or so but I never eat while I'm playing because it dirties up your fret board and reduces the life of your strings exponentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Beer' date=' but not too many or I play like crap. [/quote'] +1. I just have water, and beers after... Who eats when they're playing?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 cheetos, b-b-q ribs and a nice pinot noir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Mt. Dew...with an occasional shot of whiskey for good measure. Rarely eat unless there is some pizza in the fridge. For that matter, I don't think I've eaten for about 3 days now....guess I should do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Who eats when they're playing?! Lard asses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Full bodied beer, since I only have the chance to grab a sip when not actually playing. Plus stronger beers taste good at room temperature so while playing I don't have to worry about my beer getting warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I don't eat or drink while I'm playing, except at a gig, where I order a Beer in a Bottle to play slide during Rocky Mt. Way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Coffee Straight Black A Philly Cheese Steak sounds good too, but not as a slide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fool on The Hill Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I do not eat while i play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrosion of conformity Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I never eat or drink while I play, I'm always too worried I'm going to spill on my guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Diet coke and when it is 1 pm or 4pm pizza and I am all set! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Coffee (black and straight) and/or OJ, whether practicing or gigging. I agree with the "best not to eat" for guitarists, at least if one's discussing "finger food." OTOH, I'm also not up for not eating prior to a gig or eating too soon. So that makes some sort of grazing between sets, at least, practical to keep up one's energy. I used to do cashews a lot until storebought teeth made that a little difficult. Those individually-packed cookies can help a little and you don't have to touch them if you're careful. <grin> When I was a kid playing rock we'd use a bit of blackberry brandy and/or "Real Lemon" to ease the damage we did to our throats. I don't care much for that idea nowadays - and I note that most older singers back off a bit on the screaming mimi sort of sound. A buddy of mine was pushed out of the biz because he'd mostly destroyed his throat just singing mostly country and singing rather smoothly. Sad. Protect the pipes, folks. The advantage of OJ, BTW, is that most saloons carry it or one can pick up a jug at most "quick stop" joints - and it has some sugar to keep up energy and liquid to keep one from dehydrating as the night goes on. That dehydration problem is one I think a lot of "hard working" rock players have ignored over the years and it's not good either for the musician's bod or for the music in later sets. Beer sounds like a good idea, but it ain't. I usually swap the coffee for OJ after the first cup or two per set - and I'm mostly just sitting in a high chair and not doing the more athletic stuff I did years ago. Bottom line: Our bodies are what we use to make music as much as the guitar or other "instrument." Best take care of it even while performing. Oh - I do smoke, but I'll never forget a Frank Sinatra album liner quote that after hitting a clinker, "That was a very old Chesterfield (cigarette brand)." m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 A nice, big, tall, cold glass of Iced Tea with a splash of Lemon Juice, lightly sweetened, and a hanky to wipe the condensation off my hand, cuz that'll mess up the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Gatorade and/or water if I'm by myself. If I'm with friends then beer or jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Honestly? Eat/Lortabs.........(hey man, I got a 'scrip for osteoarthritis) Drink/Eight O'clock French Roast coffee, fresh ground per pot. Disclaimer: I know i'll probably take a flogging for this post, but it's not like i'm breaking YOUR band up.... been there, done that, 20 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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