!@#$% Now I've gone and done it! I jam from time to time with other musicians but havn't played a real gig (on drums) in over 20 years! About 3 weeks ago a local band asked if I could sit in on a "small gig" for them. It's mostly music from "Journey" so the drumming skills aren't the problem. Things have been going "good enough" that they are satisfied with my drumming for the gig this saturday. Here's the problem, I just found out this "small" gig is going to have between 500-1000 people. Now all of a sudden I'm scared shitless!! I've been dropping my sticks at practice, I'm all sweaty, etc.
Here's some questions:
Do you guys make "eye contact" with the audience when jamming on the drums? Should I even be concerned with this?
Any tips to help make my hands more sticky and hold on to the fricking sticks!! (spray, glue?!?!) LOL
How much should I warm up the day of the gig, WHEN should I warm up?
Any other tips you may have (how to relax, presentation on stage, warm up exercises, etc) would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Here's some questions:
Do you guys make "eye contact" with the audience when jamming on the drums? Should I even be concerned with this?
Any tips to help make my hands more sticky and hold on to the fricking sticks!! (spray, glue?!?!) LOL
How much should I warm up the day of the gig, WHEN should I warm up?
Any other tips you may have (how to relax, presentation on stage, warm up exercises, etc) would be appreciated.
Thanks!