Nicko Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 As a weekend warrior playing occasional gigs at the dog and duck, what should I be wearing instead of the ubiquitous (and much frowned upon in these forums) jeans and a vaguely music related tee shirt? Genre is 90s/00s indie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Indie? Surely it's jeans, Cons and a Fred Perry polo all the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) For 90s/00s indie, something that makes you look as though you are about to set off on a long-distance trek across the moors, when in reality all you are doing is going down to the pub. Edited November 2, 2017 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm going for us all wearing khaki warehouse coats for load in /load out and then on stage black bottom half and white uppers. No prescription on what they are, but I'll draw the line at someone wearing black speedos and a white string vest. I'm going for an Eton collar evening shirt and cut off combats. It might work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Other band's T shirts ?? Never , never , never. Regularly I change out of one into something else to play. The punters wear band T shirts - the moment you step on a stage you're an artist , not a punter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Can you manage Acne or a shell suit? - failing this clothes that don't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1509632472' post='3400465'] Other band's T shirts ?? Never , never , never. Regularly I change out of one into something else to play. The punters wear band T shirts - the moment you step on a stage you're an artist , not a punter. [/quote] Very much this. IMO the same goes for anything with an obvious and visible brand logo on it. Unless of course said brand are paying you a sh*t load of money to wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1509632472' post='3400465'] Other band's T shirts ?? Never , never , never. Regularly I change out of one into something else to play. The punters wear band T shirts - the moment you step on a stage you're an artist , not a punter. [/quote] [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1509634172' post='3400482'] Very much this. IMO the same goes for anything with an obvious and visible brand logo on it. Unless of course said brand are paying you a sh*t load of money to wear it. [/quote] Ah, BC. You never fail to tell me what I should not do, but fail to answer the question of what I should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 OK then. Wear black. Unless you are the focal point of the band, something simple and black always works. No obvious logos, band or otherwise and I would have said no trainers well, except for 90s and 00s indie trainers are fine. So long as they are dark. Preferably black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I don’t have an issue with band members wearing t shirts from other bands, it has happened for decades all the way up to the greatest artists. Wearing one for your own band is just sad though. I have a few t shirts with more politically motivated t shirts that I sometimes wear (awaits abuse) for causes that are close to me. I also have a couple of t shirts with a little known Banksy and one by favourite artist SPQR and they tend to get the most use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted November 2, 2017 Author Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1509638745' post='3400535'] OK then. Wear black. Unless you are the focal point of the band, something simple and black always works. No obvious logos, band or otherwise and I would have said no trainers well, except for 90s and 00s indie trainers are fine. So long as they are dark. Preferably black. [/quote] I think I can manage that, at least dark colours are slimming. My preferred shoe would be a Vans Old Skool, which comes with a white stripe, but otherwise my Squier 70s re-issue P Bass is black, with a black pickguard. Colour in the form of a big yellow Markbass logo on the cab might be difficult to avoid. My US PB is black with a white pickguard. If I'm gonna hide in the shadows perhaps I should change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I was trying to stand out so I used to wear a bright yellow suite. It worked and I've still got it upstairs. Don't know why, but it doesn't fit anymore! That was long before the 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Wear what fits with the style of music or occasion. Number one rule is not to look like a shile of pite. People may have paid money to see you. Make a bit of an effort to entertain them. Many years ago a fellow band member had been building a fireplace and came straight to the gig without changing. Imagine the love child of Compo and Selwyn Frogget on guitar and you'll get the idea, Not good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Wear what you are comfortable wearing. Whether it is an over the top Kiss style outfit or jeans and a tshirt, you shouldn't be too focused on this. Have a look at what similar bands wear and see what you would be happy with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Smalls Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 This is what I wore in a very early 90s very indie band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Black is good for indie, black skinny jeans, converse or DMs, t-shirt with a black fairly baggy shirt over that. Couple of black leather bangle-type things on your wrists for extra effect if required, but don`t go over the top, less is more authentic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Yodaclub are an Indie band, we regularly turn out wearing a Joy Division tee shirt or a Manics shirt, not had anyone comment that our dress is inappropriate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1509632472' post='3400465'] Other band's T shirts ?? Never , never , never. Regularly I change out of one into something else to play. The punters wear band T shirts - the moment you step on a stage you're an artist , not a punter. [/quote] Couldn't agree more Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 I'm quite er rotund,but I usually wear black trousers and my favourite Basschat shirt,in black,of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 A kilt, multi coloured braces and flip flops. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Wear something that you wouldn't wear in the street, you are entertaining after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1509642698' post='3400564'] I was trying to stand out so I used to wear a bright yellow suite. It worked and I've still got it upstairs. Don't know why, but it doesn't fit anymore! That was long before the 90's. [/quote] Its a well known fact that clothes shrink while stored for long periods in wardrobe's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1509650171' post='3400631'] Wear something that you wouldn't wear in the street, you are entertaining after all. [/quote] Unless you are rock n roll enough to dress like a rock star on stage all the time of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Id avoid black. In badly lit venues and minimal band lighting you can easily disappear (despite what youd think). We did it in a function band - thought we looked great....then saw photos and videos of us...just looked like 4 heads moving about as we were all in black against a black background. Id be bold and go for decent striking colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1509643890' post='3400578'] This is what I wore in a very early 90s very indie band... [/quote] Oh my. Is your backdrop made from Stilton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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