Unusual thing(s) that you take to gigs

[razze06]

A 6 string guitar

[SpaceChick]

I'm another one that takes a flask of coffee

I'm trying to think of unusual things and I can't.

I take promotional flyers too and a spare tshirt.

I always take my lucky performance hat, but I haven't worn it in this band, but it's like a good luck charm!

[discreet]

At least 200mg of Tramadol and some clean pants.

[Geek99]

Lucky green underwear


No , just joking

[seashell]

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At least 200mg of Tramadol and some clean pants.
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Again with the pants!

[discreet]

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Again with the pants!
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'Be Prepared', that's my motto.

[White Cloud]

A roadie who is also a professional deer hunter!

[mikebass84]

I usually have a selection of random angry bird plush toys that I'll rest on top of my head or the monitors

[bumnote]

We used to take a plaster of paris chicken that we would award at the end of the night to the one who had made the most mistakes or one spectacular one.

[spinynorman]

I always take my towel, but I never know where it is.

[seashell]

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We used to take a plaster of paris chicken that we would award at the end of the night to the one who had made the most mistakes or one spectacular one.
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Another fine idea! The Chicken of Shame! To be passed like the Black Spot from one culprit to another : D

[paul_5]

slippers. because they're comfy.

[keeponehandloose]

a hand pump for inflatable toys.

[seashell]

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a hand pump for inflatable toys.
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KevB's gonna need one of those for his inflatable woman!

[Raslee]

Alka Seltzer, spare lighter, bottle opener, paracetamol, spare t-shirt, another spare lighter and subway vouchers

[BobVbass]

soldering iron, leatherman, inflatable stonehenge, assortment of wigs and spandex (vinyl tap only), surgical tape - works better than plasters, ibuprofen, allen keys and feeler gauges. The drummer brings a rubber chicken, a beer bottle operner that makes a burping noise and a viking helmet so I don't bother with those.

[paul_5]

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…and a viking helmet so I don't bother with those.
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yeah, 'cos 2 of those would be [i]ridiculous[/i]…

[jazzyvee]

After playing so many festivals and outdoor gigs in the 90's, experience has taught me that the most useful, unusual thing to take to a gig is bog roll. Even these days it is shocking the number of venues you play at where this simple item is missing. There is always a squashed flat roll in my gig bag and i've lost count on the number of people who have been saved with that secret stash.

Jazzyvee

Edited March 21, 2014 by jazzyvee

[discreet]

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I always take my towel, but I never know where it is.
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So you're not a hoopy frood, then?

[Mark Dyer]

An iPod full of tunes in case the venue has no decent sound system or music, we can then play stuff through the PA between sets. Occasionally I take along a laptop and DJ between sets if asked, beats sitting in the venue getting drunk.

[PURPOLARIS]

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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.
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I like this approach.

[discreet]

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I like this approach.
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Me too! But obviously you'd need to be free of 'female supervision...'

[gub]

I have a ring that I only wear at gigs, I call it my....wait for it.... Gig ring! Yep that's the one!

[goblin]

A body bag...






...they're great for carrying PA leads. I'll get my coat.

[chriswareham]

Soreen malt loaves (guitarist brings them as well - they're great energy food).