Members Thunderbroom Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm not sure exactly what I have, but I've slept most of the last two days, have a constant headache, congestion and just overall achy. We've got a gig today, and I've got to load up the PA and leave by 4:15p. I feel like absolute {censored}. Tell me what a {censored} I'm being and to shut the eff up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulyWally Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 You're being a {censored}. I played the drums with a broken foot. The gig MUST go on. Seriously... good luck. I know it sucks... but I think all of us have been there at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Did you get your care package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Insomniac Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I played with the flu. I didn't make it through the gig. I passed out behind the stage after the second set. When they got me up I want outside and puked all over the parking lot. Worst gig ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skatalite Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Best of luck, and get to feeling better. The only time I've ever missed a gig was when I was a junior in high school. We had a show lined up and about five days before I got a horrible ear ache. My ears are very sensitive, and when I was a child I lost about 30 percent of my hearing due to bad ear infections that wouldn't let up. In any case, I get this monster ear ache, rush to the doctor, get some medicines, then a couple days later my other ear starts hurting! In one ear I have a normal ear infection, in the other swimmer's ear. It got so bad I missed an entire week of school, I couldn't talk because my jaw had locked up and I lost about 10 pounds cause I couldn't eat. Needless to say I couldn't gig, either. It sucked so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted September 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Seriously... good luck. I know it sucks... but I think all of us have been there at least once. Yeah, I know everyone's likely been there. I'm just looking for a swift kick in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted September 8, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Did you get your care package? I did. Thanks!! I may just wear it tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I haven't been really sick in a long time, but not too long ago I gigged with a cold and it sucked. I had to do gravelly screaming vocals with short breath and a sore throat. I wish I'd just been playing bass, it would have been way easier. Get more rest and prepare to be mediocre, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I did. Thanks!! I may just wear it tonight. Excellent! I hope you feel better, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Yeah, I know everyone's likely been there. I'm just looking for a swift kick in the ass. Tell you what, I'll play all your gigs until you feel better and you can play mine. ...now man up and get out there and kick some country bass ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm not sure exactly what I have, but I've slept most of the last two days, have a constant headache, congestion and just overall achy. We've got a gig today, and I've got to load up the PA and leave by 4:15p. I feel like absolute {censored}. Tell me what a {censored} I'm being and to shut the eff up. My situation is different as I play for a living: when Im sick, I play--I have done gigs sitting on a stool and letting the other members take the vocal weight. Other people rely on me for their paycheck and vice-versa so fulltimers understand the unwritten code of musical ethics that there is no sick call-ins.. ..as I said though, your situation is different. It might be in your benefit to know a couple of competent players in your area (guys from HCBF Chicago )that you would trust to call in as a sub if the situation warrants it....A little too late for that: ya got to do this gig..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I've done countless gigs unwell....to the point of going and having a quick puke behind the backline. You just gotta cowboy up and get through it. More often than not, just getting out there and rocking a little will make you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 its STE#U now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 DAYQUIL!!! Like 3 times the normal dose. Seriously, and then right when you get done packing up, AFTER THE SHOW, do 2x the normal dose of Nyquil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 DAYQUIL!!! Like 3 times the normal dose. Seriously, and then right when you get done packing up, AFTER THE SHOW, do 2x the normal dose of Nyquil. Yeah. Acetaminophen isn't toxic in high doses. Take a {censored}ing handful, your liver doesn't mind a bit. I have some better advice. Slice up a lemon and put it in a gallon jug, then fill the jug with cold water. Drink the whole thing over the course of a few hours. Take 2 ibuprofen half and hour before your set, and don't overwork yourself during the day. Good luck! C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Gator Ade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 I'm not sure exactly what I have, but I've slept most of the last two days, have a constant headache, congestion and just overall achy. We've got a gig today, and I've got to load up the PA and leave by 4:15p. I feel like absolute {censored}. Tell me what a {censored} I'm being and to shut the eff up. sounds like you have the same thing I have, Rag weed allergy. I get this {censored} this time of the season every year. get some Musinex and benadryl It will make a new man out of you! go see your doctor and get some Claritin monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Yeah. Acetaminophen isn't toxic in high doses. Take a {censored}ing handful, your liver doesn't mind a bit. C7 If taking large amounts of drugs was dangerous for you, God wouldn't have invented stomach pumping. And I wouldn't tell someone to do something that was dangerous. I've done it more than once and nothing bad happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 If taking large amounts of drugs was dangerous for you, God wouldn't have invented stomach pumping. And I wouldn't tell someone to do something that was dangerous. I've done it more than once and nothing bad happened. {censored}in Moron:rolleyes:Acetaminophen in large quantitys will shut your liver downdon't take more than 2 aleeve in a 12 hour period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Last fall I was seriously sick and played a gig at one of our regular clubs. I had been sick for about a week by then. I found out it was the Lipitor that I was taking for my cholesterol level. I stopped taking it and 2 days later I was fine. Then last spring our lead guitarist bailed on us for a gig because he was sick. We had to scramble for a sub. I felt like slapping the lead player in the chops. I played sick but he couldn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 {censored}in Moron:rolleyes:Acetaminophen in large quantitys will shut your liver downdon't take more than 2 aleeve in a 12 hour period {censored} you white boy. I'm gonna go take 4 Tylenol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted September 8, 2007 Moderators Share Posted September 8, 2007 DAYQUIL!!! Like 3 times the normal dose. Seriously, and then right when you get done packing up, AFTER THE SHOW, do 2x the normal dose of Nyquil. I never felt the need to OD like that, but DayCare (as it was called back then) got me through many a gig. One dose shortly before going onstage, another after the third set. That put me at more than a standard dose for the fourth set, and it showed. NyQuil after the show, around 3 A.M. Out like a light. However, one time I was really sick. Couldn't stand up. Like DevilRaysFan, I played the first night sitting down, and spent each break, all break, laying down. I played a fretless for the first time that night, as I'd forgotten my Ric. I have no idea how I sounded. I don't remember much about that gig. Ukiah, CA, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Gator Ade. +1. Stay hydrated at all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 {censored} you white boy. I'm gonna go take 4 Tylenol. It will make your mouth sore:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted September 8, 2007 Members Share Posted September 8, 2007 Don't be a {censored}!!! I played a gig with a broken finger once! Do the gig. Take it easy. Drink lots of water. Take a few aspirin. Probably should skip the beers. Wear a cowboy hat so you have something big enough to puke in should the need arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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