onewilyfool Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hey, this may seem a little silly, but for the novice.....what the heck do you wear for your performances. How do you decide....????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbasher Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Wilson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I don't play gigs, but first and foremost be comfortable. Second, have a little flash about you. A loud shirt, cowboy hat and boots, sunglasses, trinkets around the neck, just one or two items that says.......Hello ladies! I'm a Rock Star. As Steven Tyler said and did, "Fake it till ya make it!" But seriously, look at any good performers be it the Rolling Stones to the guy that does the Wednesday acoustic set at the local pub, the better musicians are a little flashy in some aspect. Cobain was trying not to be flashy, but I can't think of anything that could stand out more than a 40 year old moldy green sweater that someone's grandmother use to wear. That just goes to show you that it just needs to make you stand out, doesn't even have to be overly cool or meaningful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninety1vee Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 i always wore a t-shirt (sometimes a steelers jersey) and cargo shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Rug Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 don't think too much of it. you're up on stage, you're going to be noticed by everyone in the room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Gearbasher, lol. Agreed, no costumes. But maybe not just whatever. While folkies, post-hippies etc tend to be militantly casual, blues and bluegrass performers generally dress for stage. Something to be said for it. Look classy, be classy. Plus, for many, there reaches the point the the T-shirt is not a viable option. Another consideration. If you sweat a lot, wear something that compensates. Steve James (Acoustic Guitar) swears by silk shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Gearbasher......is that "camel toe" part of your outfit???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Gearbasher......is that "camel toe" part of your outfit???? yeah, wow you've really packed it on since your accident. painkiller addition as well? jeez, hope you get back in the saddle soon - you're a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 oh dear god. the horror, the horror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 when i used to do live reviews for a local mag, i often took note of the indie band dress code trends as i'm sure our friend, JG, does as well. for a while, hipster meant a plaid collared shirt, state patrol shades and ripped jeans. then the geek rockers appeared in collared shirts, sleeveless cartigans and nice jeans. then the accent moved towards purely audible impressions with no thought put toward the visual aspect. jeans, t-shirt, sweater. it was all music. converse all-stars were always the choice of footwear, no matter the band. IMO, the 'show' is entertainment and for as many senses as possible or appropriate, local bylaws notwithstanding. that said, the show should wow them visually and audibly, spiritually, metaphysically, biologically..... anyone remember this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 you ain't seen costumes 'til you see a GWAR show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidbg63 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I wear what I feel comfortable playing in. But try and fit in to the crowd as well. My wife will buy me new jeans or something and tell me she got them for me to play in...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 The type of gigs I play require me to dress rather professionally - often in a suit and tie, but I also play casual gigs where I dress to the guitar. For example, if I play my AJ for the gig, I wear a cowboy shirt with pearloid buttons, black pants and brown shoes or boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I usually wear a pair of black jeans, a shirt with a skinny black tie, and an Italian suit jacket that my management paid to have made for me when I was skint. It is cut in a way fit for a dignitary...I totally don't deserve such a nice jacket. It is good to stand out...I like BC's approach of dressing to the guitar. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambler Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 "It is good to stand out" What I was driving at. Oth some happen to be ok with... http://www.erowid.org/culture/characters/garcia_jerry/images/garcia_jerry3_med.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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