Pre-gig rituals

[skankdelvar]

Set up, wander round talking to bar staff, soundman, promoter, landlord etc. Nod politely at arriving punters (who usually scurry nervously off into a corner). Not really a ritual, just kind of a way to 'own the room' - and relax.

5 mins pre, nip outside for a crafty cigarette. Go back in, go on.

[TheButler]

Well, i'm pretty much alike the rest. The big difference for me is remembering to take medication for my back (nerves). If i don't do that i'll have a compulsary need to pee for the whole set and the run up to it, even during soundchecks and general lounging. I can't drink anything before hand, bar water and i can't really get myself in the zone unless the place has a nice atmosphere. Usually though, being Edinburgh, nowhere really does.

[stingrayfan]

Lug PA from car, try to get everything set up quickly to allow time to sit down and slug down a bottle of beer before starting!

Guitarist always needs a slash, drummer always late because he's getting six pints of water.

[xilddx]

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='614660' date='Oct 2 2009, 11:58 AM']5 mins pre, nip outside for a crafty cigarette. Go back in, go on.[/quote]
The pre gig ciggie is essential

[Raslee]

No.1 - I ensure i have enough Guinness to get me through the gig
No.2 - I ensure i know where wifey or groupies are in case i run out of Guinness
No.3 - I ensure i take a piss to make space for the Guiness