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Also, rant here.... we reduced practice from 7-10pm Wednesdays to 8-10pm...
The time it takes us to set up and down, I feel it's not worth it (I get set up pretty fast, though).
--> The rub is that key people who were late before are STILL late. Can you believe it!? They'll get in around 8:15pm and wont be ready to go until 8:30pm! I actually think they're having an affair or something as one will send texts during practice, the other will check their phone and give a secret smile, and they often leave at the same time lol... The lateness thing sucks, though.
I really can't be doing with it right now. If I had another band to slot into, I'd totally do it.
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(And refer to it as rehearsals not 'practice'....sounds and feels more professional for everybody) :-)
(formerly miserneil)
Are you guys getting down on the night directly after the gig, like the hours immediately after?
I might have misunderstood but if i'm right then absolutely not, never.
I LOVE gigging, always have. (Wish i still could).
In the hours and days afterwards i am as high about it as i was on stage. I can't find a reason not to feel fucking epic after playing live on stage.
If i played a gig and then didn't for lets say 4 weeks, i would be a bit down on week 2 but after that it would just be pure excitement building up to the next gig which would feel like that 'Going on holiday' feeling on the day of the gig. Honestly, aside from 'special interest' parties it's the best thing on earth to spend time doing and even on the day of the gig i spend the whole day on a high looking forward to it. I also keep a completely clear diary that day, say no to absolutely everyone and take the entire day for myself, even if i'm not playing until the evening. Relaxed happy mind, Relaxed, happy, focused player and a better chance of enjoying the whole gig.
Does stage fright and this 'Gig come down' go hand in hand? It's just occurred to me as i'm typing.
Do you guys who get come downs ever suffer any kind of stage fright?
I don't and never have, i love being up on stage and i'm usually the first one up there and the last one to leave.
Is there any substance this?
For me the comedown starts the moment I snap out of the last song euphoria and remember that all this shit needs to be broken back down and put back into my car...then driven home and unpacked again. And then loaded into the house.
I can remember the tiredness of weekday gig's and early starts for work, that tiredness that seems to physically hurt and the funny taste you get in your mouth from lack of sleep. Thank god those days are over for me