Nicko Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Woke up this morning feeling like I drank a barrel of beer last night. I didn't drink anything other than water, but I was at the rehearsal room and it was like a sauna in there. I think that's what dunnit. I drank at least 2 litres of water yesterday but obviously its not enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darwin Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I always feel like I've been out on the lash the morning after gigs. I'm sure its got worse since I hit 40 and found a fear of needing to visit the gents mid set ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 2l is the very minimum of what you should drink a day, when you add in the effort of loading in & playing at rehearsals you need to be having more than that. As an example I drink a 750ml bottle of water at every rehearsal & have ran out by the end and I drink a lot during the day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It is a good idea to start loading up with water early [i]on the day of the rehearsal or gig.[/i] A few sips every twenty minutes to half an hour or so during the day will help to keep the levels up. This can then be topped up at the rehearsal itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Next time drink a lot of beer. Shame to get the hangover feeling without the fun side too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Didn't Jason Newstead pass out in a similar fashion at one of his first Metallica gigs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I always get through a 2l bottle of water at rehearsals.... and a four pack as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Pretty much constantly drink at rehearsals and get very dehydrated at gigs, even when sipping water between numbers. It's doesn't help much that one of the side-effects of my meds is, er... dehydration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yep, always drink lots of water at rehearsals, and mainly diet coke at gigs though am going to try and switch to soda water and ice to avoid too much caffeine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinthepod Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Had a couple of gigs where I got a banging headache towards the end of the second set. After blaming the singer, the guitarist or the drummer I blame dehydration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I generally drink about a litre of water per rehearsal (and usually a coffee or two on top of that). I generally drink a lot of water anyway but still feel like I'm always dehydrated. At gigs I generally (dependant on how early we arrive for load in/soundcheck) have maybe 1 pint and then about 2 pints of water and generally take a beer up with me for when I'm playing. Suppose you can't really do that in a wedding band type scenario though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I get dehydrated very easily, and get wrist cramps when I don't drink enough water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 An Inevitable Teaspoons rehearsal isn't a rehearsal without at least two cups of tea. Rock and roll At the gig? Nurse one beer then go on stage with a soft drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sausage Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Two bottles of carling cherry cider every practice. Always feel fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I do my best to keep hydrated when rehearsing and gigging, however, I do seem to be continually thirsty when playing (no it's not diabetes as I regularly check my blood sugar) I sweat like I'm exercising when playing and it is a pain in the backside. I've not really thought about it too much but maybe the answer is to top up prior to playing. I do want to avoid being desperate for a pee mid set though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 [quote name='The Funk' timestamp='1438270487' post='2833113'] Didn't Jason Newstead pass out in a similar fashion at one of his first Metallica gigs? [/quote] Haha, poor Jason. This was reported but he fiercely denies it, instead claimed it was his bass rig that failed. Poor guys was doomed from the start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 But on dehydration, little and often is the key. Don't wait until you get thirsty to have a drink, keep topped up before, durin, and after. It doesn't have to be plain water, all liquids count! But remember that alcohol and caffein will also make you pee more, so choose your beverage wisely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's weird i felt like that on Sun morning after rehearsal on Sat. Its a prog band so there's not a lot of movement at rehearsals compared to rock bands and my gear is all lightweight but when i woke on Sun i thought i had a hang-over even tho no drink involved at all. More water required methinks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 So here you go, Slipknot's newish bassist went to hospital after collapsing on stage with severe dehydration! Slipknot bassist Alex Venturella 'on road to recovery' after http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/33769978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I take two 1 litre bottles of water to every wedding gig and normally get myself a pint of water before each set and a cup of tea at the break. I also have a bottle of water in the car for driving through and a second one for the drive home I am also on a diet so as I burn fat I am also using up the fluids in my body and so need more than I normally would. I must drink around 20-25 litres of water a week at the moment Edited August 4, 2015 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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