Members g.ghost Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 When your band plays at a gig do you have a certain "dress code" or does everyone wear whatever they want? In both my bands, we have a discussion at the last rehearsal before the gig and decide what will be appropriate. Usually the band is in black or dark colours and the vocalist something different so they stand out a little more. We recently played at a party for an equestrian group, so we thought it appropriate to wear cowboy hats even though we don't play country music. I seemed to work well...we fit right in with the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members txbass68 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 We all wear our own thing. Some how it has gotten to where if I wear a shirt with sleeves on it everyone freaks out. They all want to pull the sleeves off. I just do not get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Yea we do. Although it's quite informal. We all wear jeans, t-shirts, usually Affliction that we buy at Buckle, and boots. The guitarist and I wear chain wallets and leather braclets. The one thing that we did formally decide on was to wear or not to wear cowboy hats. Obviously from my avatar, we voted against that. lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GearsOfWar Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Well...my band are all traditional metal heads, which means that they will wear jeans and some band shirt.Except for me, because I am not all into the band shirt thing.My wardrobe in general is black only, so black jeans and a black sleeveless shirt does the trick for me. Years ago I sometimes put on a skirt or something else more feminine, but I don't feel comfortable on stage in skirst and heels so I don't do that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Years ago I sometimes put on a skirt or something else more feminine, but I don't feel comfortable on stage in skirst and heels so I don't do that anymore. I hope your female!! lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Martinez Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I play in a 50s rock n roll band, so we agree to dress in the "spirit fo the 50s" but we don't all dress alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 We each do our own thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GearsOfWar Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I hope your female!! lol!!! Sorry, forgot that I have a new moniker that doesn't really state gender. Dang, that would be great though, if my male bandmates would show up in heels and skirts...:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FailBoatCaptn Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 if you cant all agree on anything. wear nothing. works for me, every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Sorry, forgot that I have a new moniker that doesn't really state gender. Dang, that would be great though, if my male bandmates would show up in heels and skirts... :poke: LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Sorry, forgot that I have a new moniker that doesn't really state gender. Dang, that would be great though, if my male bandmates would show up in heels and skirts... :poke: What was your old username? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 We pretty much dress as we please. The git player and I usually wear back t shirts and black jeans, the drummer dresses for comfort, and the keys/2nd git is usually in a Hawaiian shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 At first, we all wanted to represent the Detroit sports teams. Everyone wears a team jersey. Worked well! Just faded away from it. So we all just try to represent something Detroit-related. Either local businesses, muscle car stuff, local venues, things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members collinwho Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 In nixon (the band I play bass in) we always wear a shirt and tie for shows. In my other bands, we wear whatever we want. The bassist in the band that I front joked that she didn't know how to dress when the band doesn't tell her what to wear. She is also in a cover band, and they always tell her what to wear, we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solderjunkie Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 I'd wear a skirt... I just don't care I've actually been trying to find a big pink feather boa so I can wrap it around my bass strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Depends on the band of course. I was never in a band with a dress code but I can see where metal heads, theme bands and tribute bands would dress accordingly. There's a Beatles band out here in Chi-town called American English and they do costume changes to reflect the changes in the Beatles styles over the years. They are outstanding in every way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 In my original bands, we wear what we want. In a cover band, depending on the gig (like a wedding, party, or business thing) we'd discuss it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hats, shorts and jerseys are major on stage "no-nos". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MisfitKay138 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 im not in a band, never have been, but unless there is a particular theme to the band, maybe like a tribute band to someone like kiss, or like a 50's era type band, i dont really like the idea of a dress code, or costumes, etc. i think everyone should just wear whats comfortable, but also keep in mind what kind of show youre doing. like if its a nice country club or someones business party, then ya shouldnt go dressed in like a rhinestone thong and hooker boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 The bassist from Freak Kitchen does this: HAVE FUN. It's why we play music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 nothing is worn under the kilt everything is in working order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Except a PINK speedo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hats, shorts and jerseys are major on stage "no-nos". i've worn shorts for nearly every show i've ever played my whole life. never seemed a problem to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 What was your old username? I'm gonna take a stab at guessing DaWitch (Netherlands, metal head, probably a Myung 6-er in the mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted December 16, 2008 Members Share Posted December 16, 2008 i've worn shorts for nearly every show i've ever played my whole life. never seemed a problem to me. Yea....TO YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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