Members ski219 Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 We are playing a local "town green" concert tomorrow from 6-8pm. It's going to be in the upper 90s. Any way to stay cool? Figure I'll wear some light linen pants and a loose fitting Hawaiian shirt. Should I bring a fan?? I wonder if people will show or if the heat will keep 'em indoors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cooterbrown Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 My fan is indespensible...it stays in the trailer so I'll never forget it. These Honeywell turbo models do a great job, and they're not expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted July 5, 2010 Members Share Posted July 5, 2010 Almost every outdoor gig we've played this year has been in the 90's. Welcome to the club. We've actually got 2 indoor gigs coming up. I can't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lsits Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Play naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrickyBoy Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yeah, you're screwed! (me in June, the light gray spot by my hip is the dry spot) Then again, I had a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members twostone Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Play naked. Or like RHCP with the sock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 My fan is indespensible...it stays in the trailer so I'll never forget it. These Honeywell turbo models do a great job, and they're not expensive. I'm a huge proponent of the Vornado. Once you use one, you'll never go back to the lookalikes. It's a clip-on but it comes with a base. Strong enough that we can clamp one on to our front lighting truss and I can feel it back at the drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Bartus Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I play in the Florida Keys, mostly outdoor one-nighters here in the land of heat and humidity. Gotta have the fan! I call mine the president of my fan club, or my biggest fan. It's the only thing that makes some of these gigs bearable during the summer and fall months here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Howie22 Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I play in the Florida Keys, mostly outdoor one-nighters here in the land of heat and humidity. Gotta have the fan! I call mine the president of my fan club, or my biggest fan. It's the only thing that makes some of these gigs bearable during the summer and fall months here. Yup, I'm also doing outdoor acoustic one-nighters in the deep south. As John mentioned, it's not only the heat, but the excessively high humidity. It's oppressive. We've had days recently where the heat index was nearly 110 degrees. Many of the gigs start while the sun's still out, so it's freakin' hotter than the fires of hell. I've even done an afternoon show when it was around 95. A fan is indispensable! Also, I drink a lot of water starting about mid-day of the gig. I mean a LOT of water. I usually shoot for a gallon. You've got to do it early enough in the day to make sure you're hydrated well and you have time to work through the "hitting the restroom every five minutes" side effect. Also, for the fellas, dusting your junk with a little Gold Bond can help keep you cool and dry during those hot gigs. Over the past year or so, I've been a big proponent of the "no shorts" philosophy. I typically wear khaki pants and some type of button down short sleeve shirt. However, in recent weeks, I've decided that the shorts aren't such a bad thing. If I'm playing an outdoor gig where all of the restaurant staff and all of the patrons are wearing shorts, then it's okay for me. I still make sure I wear a nice shirt with a collar, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ski219 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I am definitely bringing a fan. That and a cooler with cold water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members piersonm Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 A fan and plenty of COLD water. Besides the invention of the LED backlighting, those two are without out a doubt the most valuable thing during the nice hot summer gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maxnew40 Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I have played a few real hot ones in Arizona in July. Wear loose fitting clothes if you can. Drink lots of water (if you stop sweating you are in trouble). A fan is always a good idea. I always bring a Stanley fan that I can p0int up at my head, and as a bonus it has two power outlets. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Outrider Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Not cheap, but miraculous, bulletproof, and even has power outlets that don't make your amp buzz. It's like a power strip that keeps you cool with a 45mph focused blast of air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superiorparts Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Indoor or Outdoor doesn't matter when the crowd is wall to wall! Our gig last Saturday night was in a small bar on the side of a lake that had an occupancy level of maybe 100 to 125. We had 245 people pay at the door and there were prolly 30 people on the guest list and some that didn't even come in, just partied in the parking lot! No a/c was going to keep up with that! It was cooler outside with a night temperature of 80 degrees, no humidity, and a nice breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Here's to hopin' the gig smelled better than it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cooterbrown Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 There was also a study done recently about drinking slushies/Slurpees/Icees, and either exercize, or simply being out in oppresive heat.Since the temperature of those is below freezing, they can cool your core temp down even further than your usual cold beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maxnew40 Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 Not cheap, but miraculous, bulletproof, and even has power outlets that don't make your amp buzz. It's like a power strip that keeps you cool with a 45mph focused blast of air. That is the same fan that I and my wife both use on stage. They work great!. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members superiorparts Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 we are an energetic band. not any fun to just stand there and play, even if it is hot. the bar owner had initially ordered 100 cases of beer, he sold out, and had to go to a store that night and buy some more beer! the crowd was pretty crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bish0p34 Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 I always have my fan onstage for any hot gigs. It's a little 12 dollar fan from Walgreen's and it kicks ass! I point it right up at my face, and it's love. As for shorts...whenever we play the Keys or an outside event during the day, I wear shorts. Not jean shorts, but dressier shorts. If it's above 80 degrees I sweat in the shade. If I was getting paid a lot of money for a professional show, as part of the outfit, I'd wear pants. That's it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shamdog Posted July 6, 2010 Members Share Posted July 6, 2010 There was also a study done recently about drinking slushies/Slurpees/Icees, and either exercize, or simply being out in oppresive heat.Since the temperature of those is below freezing, they can cool your core temp down even further than your usual cold beverage. Cooler than Budweiser? No way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ski219 Posted July 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 8, 2010 I survived. I wore shorts, brought a fan from home and it helped. Drank lots of cold water and some Gatorade. We played 2 hours without a break other than for switching guitars and tuning. Sweated a lot... after the show I was shot. Due to the heat, the audience was about half the size they normally get for these shows but they liked us and they say they want us back next summer. It was in the high 90's when we set up and at least mid 90's when we played...earlier in the day temps topped 100 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToneGrail Posted July 9, 2010 Members Share Posted July 9, 2010 We have an outdoor concert on July 17th and we have to wear Tuxedos. I'm not thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maxnew40 Posted July 9, 2010 Members Share Posted July 9, 2010 I got a prty to do tonight from 6-9 in teh direct sun, it is going to suck but the pay is decent. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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