JapanAxe Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 I used to have a bad habit of eating unnecessary food when I got home and staying up late playing computer games. Nowadays I’d rather have a quick cup of tea and head to bed. The thought of eating dubious scran in a motorway services does not appeal, although if it’s a really long drive (say 3 hours) I plan a toilet and coffee stop along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) I eat as little as possible prior to a gig, following an incident at an all you can eat Mexican restaurant, some time in the early nineties. My bandmates availed themselves of the tasty treats on offer with great gusto, meaning that they were all bloated, tired and borderline nauseous for the show. The van ride home was no picnic, either... Post gig curries were responsible for there being a bit more Rushbo than I'd have liked, and having lost a chunk of weight, I'm now a bit more conscious about what I eat, especially late at night My post gig "feast" might be a bowl of cereal or, if I'm feeling saucy, cheese on toast. All accompanied by a mug of tea and some terrible TV. Edited March 26, 2022 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 I normally end up at the bar doing shots with our drummer after gigs. Much to the annoyance of our singer( he drives the van and moans that he’s always waiting on us two) so there’s no chance of a food stop on the way home. Whatever is in the fridge when I get home will suffice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Midnight or 1am is not a good time to be eating with regard to digestive health, particularly if you'll be jitting the sack soonafter. SomI voted "nowt". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 I generally wait till I get home and then make myself a sandwich or something. Sit down with a cup of decaf bean and chill a bit. When I start nodding off, I head for the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 4 hours ago, rushbo said: I eat as little as possible prior to a gig, following an incident at an all you can eat Mexican restaurant, some time in the early nineties. The drummer spontaneously combusted? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 5 hours ago, ambient said: Which is I’m guessing more than a pair of black jeans and a shirt of some description? Yes, but nothing massively radical........ baseball boots, black canvas trousers, bright pink/cerise shirt, silver tie, leopard-print 'suit' jacket. But it's enough to get a few comments. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 5 hours ago, police squad said: there was always good snacks afterwards back at the hotel. Cold meats like salami, olives, pork pie, crisps and red wine Was that as an accompaniment to the Lobster Thermidor aux Crevettes avec Aubergines in a white wine sauce and garnished with Shallots, or as an amuse-guele beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Don't eat at all as I don't get hungry, likely due to adrenalin, before and immediately after. So for me it's a hearty bowl of Weetabix when I get home! Or Ready Brek (I know! I know! It DOES taste different though) if I can be arsed to make it in the microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I generally eat a lightish meal a few hours before the gig, which plays havoc with my system as my normal evening meal would be at around 8.30pm. If I'm driving I might have one beer at the gig. When I get home I'll have another beer or two and a bag of crisps, or if I'm really hungry a marmite sandwiich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 17 hours ago, Happy Jack said: The drummer spontaneously combusted? Almost the opposite - he ate so many burritos he could barely move. He practically had to be put in a wheelbarrow at the end of the meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 19:41, ambient said: Who said rock n roll was dead? If I was properly "rock 'n' roll" I'd be too busy snorting drugs off naked groupies in the back of the band van to be bothered about trivia like food. Got to keep that elegantly wasted appearance somehow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 Usual drive home is at least an hour so it's coffee and maybe Boost or Ensure or something similar because I have a light meal before gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 It's usually be too busy playing catch up with a few beers or vodkas to worry about eating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 8 hours ago, BigRedX said: If I was properly "rock 'n' roll" I'd be too busy snorting drugs off naked groupies in the back of the band van to be bothered about trivia like food. Got to keep that elegantly wasted appearance somehow! Nothing more Rock and Roll than getting the munchies at 3 am, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 As always someone drives me home, i preffer to drink, not eat. If i want to eat, i do it at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Even as someone who hasn't consumed an animal product for years, I find myself genuinely impressed that 10% of you claim to have Lobster Thermidor aux Crevettes avec Aubergines in a white wine sauce and garnished with Shallots. If it's true, can I just say not all heroes wear capes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) . Edited June 29, 2023 by nige1968 stupidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Cat Burrito said: not all heroes wear capes! But those that do eat the shell too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, nige1968 said: But those that do eat the shell too ... Is it "tic-toc" reproduced ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) I chose "nothing" because I / we don't usually stop on our way home from gigs. However, I usually find I can't sleep as soon as I get home, no matter how late it is .... my post-gig "refreshment" is usually a little whisky (or two), when I get home. Edited June 29, 2023 by Marc S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Back gigging regularly, despite my previous post, we usually stop for a Double Whopper Meal now. I know I shouldn't, but well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 26/03/2022 at 09:29, police squad said: I can't eat very much before a gig because I sing. It really affects my breathing, so a small bite to eat about 6pm. I'll finish my dinner when I get home, usually it's a chilli. When I was doing gigs away from home (with the Police tribute) it was quite awkward. I often didnt eat at all before the gig but there was always good snacks afterwards back at the hotel. Cold meats like salami, olives, pork pie, crisps and red wine Call me pernikity if you like but if I was hiring a Police tribute act I would stipulate in the contract that under no circumstances would Sting be allowed to eat pork pie. Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland can eat all the processed pork they like but Sting will stick to macrobiotic tofu and bulgar wheat. A yoga mat will also be provided. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Years ago I’d love a bowl of cereal when I got back from playing a particular regular gig. I actually used to look forward to it during load outs and the drive home. But if it was a tour situation I’d make do with whatever was available and nearest - pizza, kebab, gyros, chip butties, burgers, even crepes or waffles, all the stuff I wouldn’t usually look at during the day, but after a sweaty club gig, phwoar! I still reckon Greece was the best place I’ve found for post-gig scran though. And it helps that loads of places are still open at 3am, so yer post-gig eats is easy in a lot of places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Beer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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