stewblack Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I make sure I have at least an hour's sleep before showering and setting out for the gig. Lie on the bed, set alarm, noise cancelling earbuds, guided sleep meditation. I arrive at the venue entirely relaxed, energised and ready. Also remain fresh and alert throughout both the evening and the drive home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 As for how long to allow for setting up, we like to arrive 1.5 - 2 hours before start time. That's usually enough to figure out where cables are going to go, how to get power to monitors, stuff like that. What annoys me is places that have something else going on before the band (be it a pool tourney in the set-up area or whatever), and assume you can get set up and start playing within half an hour. A fellow needs to relax for a short while after getting everything in place ... this usually happens in new venues we've not been at before. Once you've done a gig a few times you soon figure it's not worth turning up til such and such a time because there's no way you'll get set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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