Members stevolives Posted December 13, 2011 Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 I am looking to purchase a blazer type jacket to wear for an upcoming gig. I was curious if you guys knew of any online sources for such a jacket that looks the part. My guess is that they are kind of an older retro type style but lots of people in entertaiment wear such a garment. Billy Joel often wears this type but I don't think I should wear jeans as by no means am I Billy Joel! Anyway, just curious where gig type clothing has been procured by you guys/websites etc. Oh, I will be playing a piano/vocal gig in a country club for a dinner (55+ community) thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Miko Man Posted December 13, 2011 Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 Those look more like a suit jacket than a blazer. A blazer usually has metallic buttons; a suit coat self-colored ones. If you want a no vent look, you can probably find that as a "suit separate". Try the JC Penney catalog as your starting point. Mark C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted December 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2011 ^ Absolutely correct....that is a 'suit jacket' or a 'sports coat', not a 'blazer'. Seriously, if you are looking for just a sport coat/jacket go check out the local Salvation Army, Good Will...any other used clothing outlets...and outlet stores. plus, if you are doing a piano gig at a country club for a 55+ crowd...show some class, rent a tux! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted December 13, 2011 Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 I find some really nice ones at thrift stores for less than 10 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cherri Posted December 13, 2011 Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 local Salvation Army, Good Will...any other used clothing outlets...and outlet stores. That's excellent advice. You should be able to find exactly what you are looking for secondhand. As far as gigwear, S and I usually match but we don't dress exactly alike. We maintain our personal style while showing unity in the band. Here's a sample: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted December 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2011 I need that 'naughty' hat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cherri Posted December 13, 2011 Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 I need that 'naughty' hat! Dollar store! That has has been very popular the last couple of weeks. I know I have been having fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted December 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2011 I wasn't planning on wearing it in the traditional manner, btw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevolives Posted December 13, 2011 Author Members Share Posted December 13, 2011 Very interesting. Funny, since I am also a professional cellist, played in some local orchestras, I already have the tux! But I thought that might be overkill, also, kind of embarassing doing setup and tear down in tux although i guess you could lose the tie/jacket and cummerbun (rough word) for that. Also, I've lost 35 pounds PLUS when i got the tux, I seemed be getting ever big so I got it big too, ug. Must swing by GW and see what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 14, 2011 Members Share Posted December 14, 2011 Very interesting. Funny, since I am also a professional cellist, played in some local orchestras, I already have the tux! But I thought that might be overkill, also, kind of embarassing doing setup and tear down in tux although i guess you could lose the tie/jacket and cummerbun (rough word) for that. Also, I've lost 35 pounds PLUS when i got the tux, I seemed be getting ever big so I got it big too, ug. Must swing by GW and see what they have. I arrive early enough that I can change from my street clothes (after setting-up my gear) to my "dress-up" clothing (for performance). Then, if there's time, I change back into my street clothes to tear down (saves wear and tear on my finery! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicker Posted December 14, 2011 Members Share Posted December 14, 2011 A tux is cheezy. Screams 70's lounge act to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 14, 2011 Members Share Posted December 14, 2011 A tux is cheezy. Screams 70's lounge act to me!!! Got a great one, in powder blue...I did a gig w/ a buddy's Mexican norteno wedding band, on bass, and we all wore 'em...still pull it out for a gig when I'm feeling silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cherri Posted December 15, 2011 Members Share Posted December 15, 2011 I wasn't planning on wearing it in the traditional manner, btw... Thats kind of what I meant by "ive been having a lot of fun with it....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members summit111 Posted December 16, 2011 Members Share Posted December 16, 2011 My Brothers, In New Orleans, the band leader of our jazz group requires all of us to wear black suits. He wears a different color. But for our dance band, we wears these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members summit111 Posted December 16, 2011 Members Share Posted December 16, 2011 My Brothers, In New Orleans, the band leader of our jazz group requires all of us to wear black suits. He wears a different color. But for our dance band, we wear these:[ATTACH=CONFIG]340964[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pogo97 Posted December 16, 2011 Members Share Posted December 16, 2011 Big envy. Musically, I so wish I lived in New Orleans. Great great musical stew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingerpicker Posted December 16, 2011 Members Share Posted December 16, 2011 Got a great one, in powder blue...I did a gig w/ a buddy's Mexican norteno wedding band, on bass, and we all wore 'em...still pull it out for a gig when I'm feeling silly Now thats cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted December 16, 2011 Members Share Posted December 16, 2011 Now thats cool! It has it's moments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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