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Still Get Nervous?

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In a few hours, my band is going to play a charity benefit (food drive for the homeless) in a nearby city. They ask us every year and we agree to do it. There are about thirty original songs. I write the lyrics to many. Over the years, friends and family join us. Along with new people, there are probably about two-hundred in the audience. No huge deal. The point is, that after all these years of playing, I still get nervous before any gig! I know the songs and the soundchecks are finished. Do any of you guys still get butterflies? Once the first song id done, things settle down but, until then... Your thoughts? Thanks.

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 8 years ago
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It always the same it never changes till you start playing then it Chanel's into the grove and alls good .

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Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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I get more anxious to get up and actually play. I always disliked shows where I had to arrive at 2 in the afternoon and you're not on until 10. I tend to get antsy. But once I'm set up I'm in " Animal " mode,lol. For a good many years I did get jittery, but the older I got and the more I played out I guess I just don't think about it.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
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From ARCHxANGEL

I always disliked shows where I had to arrive at 2 in the afternoon and you're not on until 10.

Agree, but I think we all aspire to those type of shows deep down.

If I'm confident in my mastery of the material, I'm not usually concerned (and the way I set up my kit makes it somewhat of a fortress).

I recently started playing with some guys who insisted on taking a gig when I hadn't even learned all of their songs. "Don't worry about it," they said. "WE don't know all of the songs either." Based on the rehearsals so far, they're not lying.

Al

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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True, those shows are always great. And I've learned if I'm able to do so ( given where exactly I am ) I'll explore a little bit of the city or area of the city I'm in. Like I said, it's mainly due to my getting antsy.

18 Kits & 40+ snares..
Not a Guru, just addicted to drums

- Jay
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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No way I would ever play in public. Thanks to those of you that do.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 8 years ago
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Yes. I play at church every Sunday night. The way a church set goes, we may repeat choruses or whatever midstream. I have to be on my toes, but once we get rolling, it falls into place.

My main fear is dropping a stick. Still happens every now and then, but I'm pretty good at recovering.

Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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Thanks for all of the replies, everyone. Yep, after the first song or two, everything fell into the groove. We made a lot of money and donations of food for the homeless and people really enjoyed the show. I even signed an autograph! Our sound man (who has worked with some very prominent Canadian artists) recorded the event as well. He wants to take what he has and tweak it a bit at home. We'll see. People were asking for C.D.'s so that's a good sign. Anyway, thanks again!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 8 years ago
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I played in an extreme metal band for about 4+ years and you need to be very relaxed to play at some of those speeds. On top of getting nervous beforehand it can be really hard to relax beforehand. The potassium in a banana can actually help with relaxing beforehand. I found that eating a banana about an hour before a show can really help! I now try to eat one before every show. If anyone wants to try this themselves let me know if it helps you at all! :)

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Posted on 8 years ago
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From salty 1322

People were asking for C.D.'s so that's a good sign.

That (and getting them moving) are about all you can ask for. Congratulations!

Al

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD
Posted on 8 years ago
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