JapanAxe Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Samba whistle, monkey head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 My Daughter, Burana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I take a capo, which isn't for me, it's in case the guitarist forgets his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Bolt cutter in case of extended guitar solos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 4 Tambourines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Screwdrivers, they're not unusual are they? A drum tuning key then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) A band Dave Edited March 20, 2014 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 If summer, a large electric fan. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJT Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Door wedges for load in/out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1395323741' post='2401111'] Bolt cutter in case of extended guitar solos. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Kazoo, incase we do Crosstown Traffic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 20, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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