HELP! FIRST GIG TONIGHT!

[jaketheripper]

I need some tips. i play a bc rich warbeast, and im using a line six double stack with a spider 4 150 watt if that helps, but i am freakin out, help?!

 

[Enigmers]

Science dictates that you will get laid unless you try very hard not to. Women are attracted to musical men because music is how, back before spoken language, people would express feelings, find mates, stuff like that, and our brains are still wired this way.

 

[goldenjester]

If it helps, don't focus on the crowd. Pretend it's just a practice session. If this helps, stand with your back to the crowd when the set starts, unless you're the vocalist. Not only will this calm you down, but it'll also look awesome. Then, turn around at a high point of the song when the crowd gets excited.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

Science dictates that you will get laid unless you try very hard not to. Women are attracted to musical men because music is how, back before spoken language, people would express feelings, find mates, stuff like that, and our brains are still wired this way.

Chicks? He's playing a BC Rich! This is SPARTA METAL!!! There are no chicks at metal gigs, it's like they're cursed.

Just try and relax basically. Pretend it's just a practice; you'll get used to playing to a crowd over time. If you freak out over the audience you'll play worse.

 

[similar.squirrel]

Try not to impale yourself on your ludicrous guitar =P

 

[Ham_authority95]

I was freaked the hell out at my first gig too, man.

Just practice, warm up before the show, and bang the head that doesn't bang!

In all seriousness, just get into it and have fun.

 

[Subzerowings]

Science dictates that you will get laid unless you try very hard not to. Women are attracted to musical men because music is how, back before spoken language, people would express feelings, find mates, stuff like that, and our brains are still wired this way.

Chicks? He's playing a BC Rich! This is SPARTA METAL!!! There are no chicks at metal gigs, it's like they're cursed.

Just try and relax basically. Pretend it's just a practice; you'll get used to playing to a crowd over time. If you freak out over the audience you'll play worse.

Really?
I always see tons of girls at Rammstein concerts.

Spoiler: See for yourself.

On topic: Don't prepare at all! Imporvise! Just play guitar with your teeth, it worked for Jimmy Hendrix.

 

[Dmatix]

My god,is that a guitar or a D&D weapon?
Sorry.
I don't know if its too late, but just try to relax and not to think about it too much.
not the greatest advice but its all I got.

 

[swolf]

First, that's a bad-a$$ guitar. Second, I would recommend a little alcohol (don't go overboard with it, enough to relax but not enough to get wasted)

 

[Nwabudike Morgan]

Accept these two things:

1: you will make mistakes, you'll miss the occasional chord, your timing will occasionally be off, etc.
2: nobody in the audience will care when #1 happens

Just get up on that stage and have as much fun as you possibly can. Nothing else matters.

 

[ThePantomimeThief]

You've got a sweet setup! Just try and chill out and enjoy yourself. The nerves normally pass after the first song is over with, and after that it's just about having a laugh and rocking out. What sort of metal do you play?

 

[nick n stuff]

i always freakout before a gig and i never want to go on. however, as soon as i'm on ...try getting me off. go out there and enjoy it...which you will.

also,kudos on unnecessarily showing off your rig but the warbeast? it's all about the mockingbird

 

[Jacob.pederson]

As a former metal person, let me add this. Be glad you don't have to set up the drum set

 

[DuplicateValue]

Science dictates that you will get laid unless you try very hard not to. Women are attracted to musical men because music is how, back before spoken language, people would express feelings, find mates, stuff like that, and our brains are still wired this way.

Chicks? He's playing a BC Rich! This is SPARTA METAL!!! There are no chicks at metal gigs, it's like they're cursed.

Oh there is. Just not the kind you wanna be around.

 

[Death_Korps_Kommissar]

Science dictates that you will get laid unless you try very hard not to. Women are attracted to musical men because music is how, back before spoken language, people would express feelings, find mates, stuff like that, and our brains are still wired this way.

Chicks? He's playing a BC Rich! This is SPARTA METAL!!! There are no chicks at metal gigs, it's like they're cursed.

Just try and relax basically. Pretend it's just a practice; you'll get used to playing to a crowd over time. If you freak out over the audience you'll play worse.

Dude Have you seen metal chicks?!?!?!?!
They are so fucking hot it's crazy!

 

[jaketheripper]

Hy, i just wanted to say thanks, it was amazing we ended up getting back onstage because everyone liked us better than the headliner