Members The NeonSoul Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 I have a gig tommorrow and it isn't lookin good at all. A little back story. My friends band have been going for a while and have a good local following. They've had quite a few gigs and at one of these they were booked to do this gig tommorrow. So this was set up a while ago, then they found out their guitarist can't make it, so they got someone else and gave him their cd to learn, no big deal. A week before the gig at the last band practice before the gig, the new guitarist doesn't turn up, no contact with him. This is where I come in. I know a few of their songs so I stepped up and said I'd do it. Here's the kicker. I just realised that we will be playing a festival for about 500 or more people,I've never even had a practice with these guys so the first time I play with them is on stage, the weather forcast is rain, they are a crazy band and asked me to dance around aswell but over the past two days i have developed a stabbing pain in my left bicep when I move it to much or dance around and I have never even worked with the amps at all so have no idea what i'm in for. Am i screwed? p.s. Does anyone have any idea about the arm pain. It feels like a stabbing pain in a certain point in my arm (inside of my bicep) it also feels like it is burning when it hurts aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastplant Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 You can't get together with any of them today? And maybe make an appointment with a doctor today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatorwing Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sounds like a pinched nerve between the 4th and 5th vertebrae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by The NeonSoul I have a gig tommorrow and it isn't lookin good at all.A little back story. My friends band have been going for a while and have a good local following. They've had quite a few gigs and at one of these they were booked to do this gig tommorrow.So this was set up a while ago, then they found out their guitarist can't make it, so they got someone else and gave him their cd to learn, no big deal.A week before the gig at the last band practice before the gig, the new guitarist doesn't turn up, no contact with him.This is where I come in. I know a few of their songs so I stepped up and said I'd do it.Here's the kicker. I just realised that we will be playing a festival for about 500 or more people,I've never even had a practice with these guys so the first time I play with them is on stage, the weather forcast is rain, they are a crazy band and asked me to dance around aswell but over the past two days i have developed a stabbing pain in my left bicep when I move it to much or dance around and I have never even worked with the amps at all so have no idea what i'm in for.Am i screwed?p.s. Does anyone have any idea about the arm pain. It feels like a stabbing pain in a certain point in my arm (inside of my bicep) it also feels like it is burning when it hurts aswell. Sounds like you may have a torn muscle or a pulled tendon. These things take weeks to heal, generally. Tell these cheese nozzles that if you're filling in at the last minute, they ought to try being grateful that you're there at all, cut you some slack, and to STFU or find someone else. Frankly, from what you've said, these guys sound like disorganized pinheads who are so desperate to get onstage that they'll risk blowing ass in front of 500 people rather than wait until they have their {censored} together. Me, I'd run. Better to cancel (all they have to say is there was a family emergency with one of the band members-it happens all the time) and let the other bands play longer or get a replacement, than to get up an damage their rep by being unrehearsed. I'm surprised they don't understand that. On second thought, I guess I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The NeonSoul Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by gatorwing Sounds like a pinched nerve between the 4th and 5th vertebrae. Aren't vertebrae in your back? Can that affect your arm? And finnally how can I get rid of it before tommorrow 1pm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueStrat Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Aren't vertebrae in your back? Can that affect your arm? Yes. Every nerve in your body below your head runs from your brain stem through your spine. And finnally how can I get rid of it before tommorrow 1pm? You likely can't. But you might ease it by applying fairly high heat for 15 minutes before you play, stretching it and working it a little bit, playing, and icing right after you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gatorwing Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Nerves to the arms come out from the spinal cord through the vertebrae. I have the same thing, so that is why I am guessing that is your problem. Sometimes an anti-inflammatory medicine will help. If it persists, definitely see a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dougb415 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Just so you know you're not alone - one of my old bands is having a reunion in mid August. None of us live near each other, and we're going to have *one* rehearsal before we do 2 big weekend gigs, each 4 hrs long. Should be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bandard Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by The NeonSoul Aren't vertebrae in your back? Can that affect your arm?And finnally how can I get rid of it before tommorrow 1pm? It sounds like a little Vitamin V will fix the whole problem. You won't be in pain, and you won't care how you sound. That's the sort term solution. I love it when guys are yelling out the chords in the middle of the song. My favorite? BRIIIIIDGE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Badside Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Medical issues aside (I'll leave to those in the know), I've one played a show with a band without a single practice before (hard to schedule when you're 500kms apart). It was a blast As long as everyone knows their part. It's quite scary of course, but damn fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhat Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by BlueStrat Aren't vertebrae in your back? Can that affect your arm? Yes. Every nerve in your body below your head runs from your brain stem through your spine. And finnally how can I get rid of it before tommorrow 1pm? You likely can't. But you might ease it by applying fairly high heat for 15 minutes before you play, stretching it and working it a little bit, playing, and icing right after you're done. A trip to the chiropractor would go along way to fixin you up ,,,, the first visit will involve exrays... so you are going to spend some bucks. I trip to your doctor and some muscle relaxers may help to ....... rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators MrKnobs Posted July 1, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2006 Originally posted by The NeonSoul Am i screwed? Just remember, no matter how much you make a fool out of yourself on stage, there are two things you can rely on for comfort: (1) The sun will still rise tomorrow morning, (2) A few days later, no one will care about what happened but you. It's all only little notes in the air, man. Terry D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted July 1, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2006 Originally posted by MrKnobs Just remember, no matter how much you make a fool out of yourself on stage, there are two things you can rely on for comfort: (1) The sun will still rise tomorrow morning, (2) A few days later, no one will care about what happened but you. It's all only little notes in the air, man. Terry D. what about the video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators MrKnobs Posted July 1, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2006 Originally posted by daddymack what about the video? When I get to where EVH and DLR are, when people are uploading my drunken performance videos, THEN I'll worry about that. Terry D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tunz4all Posted July 1, 2006 Members Share Posted July 1, 2006 Pray. Just kidding. You didn't mention what kind of gigs, but as long as you know most of the tunes, u b fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr3lions Posted July 2, 2006 Members Share Posted July 2, 2006 Just be grateful that you don't have to guarantee $2000 in liquor sales. *sorry, wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted July 2, 2006 Members Share Posted July 2, 2006 Just get in there and do your best and don't worry about it. If your arm hurts when you dance around then don't dance around. Eat that wedding food, drink their champagne, and take that check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members germs Posted July 3, 2006 Members Share Posted July 3, 2006 sounds like an anxiety attack. and rightfully so, because you sound totally screwed to me. here's an idea though -- get (or pretend to get) TOTALLY RIPPED so at least you have an excuse to sound bad. But remember, in your RIPPED state, you will sound at least 20 tiimes as awesome to yourself, and that's what counts anyway... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.