Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I often sit on the balcony at my apartment and just practice for a bit on one of my acoustics. The apartment complex I live in is across the street from a college, so a lot of college students live in the apartments, and there are a fair share of parties. On several occasions drunk or just plain dumb people (usually guys) will see me playing and "ask" for me to play something, usually a song I don't know. I respectfully tell them I don't know that song, and then they get rather belligerent. At that point I just go back in my apartment and let them pound on my door for five minutes until the get bored. In a gigging situation I simply won't be able to walk away. How do some of you that gig handle similar situations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm a fan of OC pepper spray:idk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 In a gig I tell em "No habla english" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhancox Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ask them to play something on their bonophone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I always smile and say "I'll do ya one better", and play as close to the request as I can (same artist, genre, subject matter)... Fortunately, drunks have remarkably short attention spans. As for *ssholes, you need a few stock answers, like: "Say. bro...I don't hassle you at your job down at the sewer" Look out at audience and say "Yeah, I remember my 1st beer...(wink)" Stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordchunker Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I say "I`m not telling you what to drink!". Works like a charm and is a humorous way to get him to leave you be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I played in a Ben Folds cover band for years and we did this one show at Harvard- the slightly inebriated audience members were the best because they were the ones dancing in the front. When the sober folks saw them dancing, they decided to come up and dance too. Bottom line: everyone had a good time. Of course, if anyone is more than slightly inebriated and is actually bothering you/other people, that can be a serious risk. Which is why venues with liquor licenses have insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Howie22 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Like TAH, I usually just say something positive about the song/band they are requesting ("yeah, that's an awesome song" or "I need to learn that one") and then offer up something similar. I once heard a band get a request and then simply say "we don't play that" loudly over the mic. I have more of a problem with drunks wanting to either play my guitar, sing backup, sing lead, do a duet, etc. Unless it's a hot chick or the person who hired me, I usually just tell them that I don't do that because I don't want my gig to turn into karaoke night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 They come over and beat on your door? WTF, I would be kicking some drunk ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ohioarrow Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 They come over and beat on your door? WTF, I would be kicking some drunk ass. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 They come over and beat on your door? WTF, I would be kicking some drunk ass. It gets old after a bit. I found it easier just to let them get bored after a few minutes. That and the cop in the next building won't give me a warning next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Ask them "Do you think bridge pins make a difference in tone?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Leave a $20 in the tip jar, and we will play that right after the last break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cymro#1 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 They should not be kicking at your door. That's definitely a no..no. You have a right to privacy and silence. Call the cops next time. Going on to your point about nuisance behaviour, you do tend to get all types in gig situations. My worst fear is that they want to play my guitar or my banjo while on their stands during a break. Now I have a Taylor 514 which I don't want ANYONE messing with. You just have to keep your wits about you. Remember......kicking your door is not an option!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PAC Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 I can't remember who to attribute this to, but after being asked to play an unknown request says, "I don't know that one but this one probably has a lot of the same notes in it" then launches into their next song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffmeister Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 In a gigging situation I simply won't be able to walk away. How do some of you that gig handle similar situations? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cymro#1 Posted August 10, 2009 Members Share Posted August 10, 2009 Just tell them to......"Move away from the gear".....through a megaphone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 So they pound on your door for 5 minutes then get bored and go away huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yea, inappropriate drunken behavior is not an alibi in Drug Court these days. These new, breed, of judges are losing their sense of humor over it, as it is somewhat costly to the local municipality. Somebody is going to pay, people need to realize it is nothing personal, it is all about the Money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 Always play 100 Bottles of Beer for drunks. They go crazy and sing till about 94 and then wander away at 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Laureato Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 I often sit on the balcony at my apartment and just practice for a bit on one of my acoustics. The apartment complex I live in is across the street from a college, so a lot of college students live in the apartments, and there are a fair share of parties. On several occasions drunk or just plain dumb people (usually guys) will see me playing and "ask" for me to play something, usually a song I don't know. I respectfully tell them I don't know that song, and then they get rather belligerent. At that point I just go back in my apartment and let them pound on my door for five minutes until the get bored.In a gigging situation I simply won't be able to walk away. How do some of you that gig handle similar situations? Tell them u need a volunteer to find out if your Taser has a full charge.Tell them its a free test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 If the person is sober and polite about making a request for a song I don't know I can usually find a song they do know. Now...if the person is drunk and belligerent my response usually is "Hey I don't come to your job and tell you what to do" or my fave..."If I want any {censored} outta you I'll squeeze your head". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am so glad I only play in church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 I am so glad I only play in church. I can't even escape them at church! My church in Boston is right near a couple of really big streets and we occasionally (maybe two Sundays a month or so) will get some belligerent wanderers. Our priest is the master of appeasing them just so much that they'll quiet down a little. It certainly makes things interesting from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryBob Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 Always play 100 Bottles of Beer for drunks. They go crazy and sing till about 94 and then wander away at 92. This...a very vibrant tune for drunken souls. It's funny, the ones who are the drunest usually make it down to about 87.!! LOL.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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