JapanAxe Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I'm sure that, in addition to instrument(s) and amp(s), we all take a sensible selection of items to gigs - things like cables, strings, and batteries (unless you're a guitarist). But what about bizarre, unusual or odd items? I'll kick off with a couple:[list] [*]Head torch (for pack-ups on dark stages, especially in marquees) [*]Clean (and more importantly, [u]dry[/u]) socks for the drive back [/list] No points for saying 'the missus' or 'the drummer' btw! Off you go BC-ers... Quote
JapanAxe Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1395319740' post='2401016'] Samba whistle, monkey head. [/quote] What, the actual head of a dead monkey? Respect! Quote
gary mac Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I have been mocked by my bandmates for turning up at gigs with a flask of coffee. As JapanAxe a head torch is always in my gig bag. Migraine medication has been useful on a few occasions. Quote
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) I'm not sure if it's that unusual but I always take plasters. Never know when there's going to be some equipment related accident. Or blisters. Edit to add - they have to be fabric plasters. Can't play with waterproof plasters on your fingers. Edited March 20, 2014 by seashell Quote
dand666 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 We always take our camper-van to most of our gigs, so a lot of food/booze/magazines e.t.c Mostly we always try and make an event out of our gigs, as most of our weddings are on Saturday evenings, we drive up the night before, party in the local town, then head to the gig the next day. Then sleep over. Makes the weekend awesome. Quote
spinynorman Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I take a capo, which isn't for me, it's in case the guitarist forgets his. Quote
skankdelvar Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Bolt cutter in case of extended guitar solos. Quote
M@23 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Screwdrivers, they're not unusual are they? A drum tuning key then. Quote
FinnDave Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1395320274' post='2401025'] My Daughter, Burana [/quote] I wonder if anyone else here will understand that! Quote
Cat Burrito Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 I was going to say I used to take my ex-wife along but I guess that is a bit obvious. I too have capos, guitar strings and plectrums because they go in the kit bag and other players seem to struggle with that concept. Quote
dmccombe7 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) A band Dave Edited March 20, 2014 by dmccombe7 Quote
peteb Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1395320809' post='2401032'] I'm not sure if it's that unusual but I always take plasters. Never know when there's going to be some equipment related accident. Or blisters. Edit to add - they have to be fabric plasters. Can't play with waterproof plasters on your fingers. [/quote] Very difficult to play wearing plasters so I always have superglue in my gigbag. Obviously you just superglue over any blisters or cuts on your fingers. Also, a couple of spare clean tee shirts... Quote
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1395330449' post='2401233'] Very difficult to play wearing plasters so I always have superglue in my gigbag. Obviously you just superglue over any blisters or cuts on your fingers. [/quote] I seem to have mastered the art of playing with fabric plasters on my fingers! Still can't play with a pick, mind. But I'm a whizz with the old Elastoplast, lol (Have to admit it doesn't look all that cool though) Quote
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1395330628' post='2401236'] If summer, a large electric fan. G. [/quote] Queue loads of 'fan' jokes along the lines of 'it's the only fan you're likely to get' .. etc etc C'mon BC'ers, don't disapoint Quote
KevB Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Was going to list blow-up doll, thus guaranteed a shag at the after gig party but thought it was too much information. Oh, hang on... Quote
Dad3353 Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1395331116' post='2401251'] Queue loads of 'fan' jokes along the lines of 'it's the only fan you're likely to get' .. etc etc C'mon BC'ers, don't disapoint [/quote] Stop it; you'll only wind him up. Quote
gary mac Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1395323741' post='2401111'] Bolt cutter in case of extended guitar solos. [/quote] Quote
FinnDave Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1395332645' post='2401271'] Stop it; you'll only wind him up. [/quote] Don't worry, it'll soon blow over. Quote
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1395333844' post='2401292'] Kazoo, incase we do Crosstown Traffic. [/quote] Excellent suggestion. A kazoo always comes in handy. You could use it if your guitarist didn't turn up as well! Quote
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