My first show is tomorow

[moss icon]

Tomorow is my band's first show and i'm nervous as hell. Do you guys have any tips or tricks you could give me?

[aguywithaguitar]

get a good soundcheck, bring extension chords, bring extra strings and sticks and picks, dont' be nervous, have fun, make sure you can play your songs good, make sure you get a good sound check because unbalanced song can completely ruin a show, dont get your epuipment stolen, move around, standing still makes you look like ameaturs, play to the crowd

[airborne50caliber]

good soundman.

[AnotherDayDreaming]

Once you get playing, you wont have to worry about anything, it'll be just like how you always practice.

[brainproof]

bring extra guitar chords. i was at a show two nights ago and the guitarist blew out a chord, luckly he was smart enough and had a spare. i never thought about this until last night. and remember, unless you a playing for a bunch of snobs or whatever, no one will care if you mess up(unless you f up the entire song). Most people will hardly notice so dont sweat it if you do happen. Most people who dont know how to play intruments wont be able to tell if you make little mistakes, and i know when i see people mess up i dont think anything bad(well.. too bad..)

go on stage totally nude except for shoes and socks. then no one will notice if you mess up.

Edit: if you anything like me, warm up before the show. like before you leave you house, warm up, but not so you get tired. i would just play some fairly fast riff with fast pm and stuff.

and dont forget to tune your guitar when you get to the show.

[shad3]

bring extra cables, picks, and dont forget to tune. get a good night's rest, and eat a good breakfast. if possible, obtain spare instruments, and tune them. in case of broken strings

[airborne50caliber]

don't play with a hangover

[moaner]

don't play with a hangover

hehe...

true

although if you have a hangover in the evening... :rolleyes:

[moaner]

bring extra guitar chords.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Vitriolic Rage]

hehe...

true

although if you have a hangover in the evening... :rolleyes:
I've had a hangover in the evening...it's a long story, involving vodka and sex, which I won't tell in here as it's unrelated.
Not much advice I can give you as I haven't played live yet, just don't go on stage pissed out of your head or stoned, maybe psyche yourself up a bit before going on stage.

[airborne50caliber]

did he say evening? maybe its during the day! and wait, dont soundcheck with a hangover.