First Gig Sloppiness

[Danger Mouse]

I get nervous enough playing in front of friends, let alone having a proper audience, congrats man, it's a huge first step!!

Try playing for strangers 1st. I've had gigs where I'm fine and its all going well, then the mrs shows up with a bunch of friends (cos shes always late) and as soon as I see people I know the nerves come out and my playing goes to shit.

You should play blindfolded.

I read about Nick Menza (he's an old Megadeth drummer, Rog), he had laser surgery on his eyes after he'd become successful and all of a sudden he could see the audience, which completely freaked him out.

[willow13]

I read about Nick Menza (he's an old Megadeth drummer, Rog), he had laser surgery on his eyes after he'd become successful and all of a sudden he could see the audience, which completely freaked him out.

true story ... my wife had that and to be honest I was a little worried she wouldn't "fancy" me anymore

[crowbgood1]

All this seems trivial after the porn industry.

[Vince]

All this seems trivial after the porn industry.

Most things do.

[Clanger]

Hey Clanger.

Well done for getting your arse up on a stage and giving it your best shot. Everyone has to start somewhere. You should give yourself a large drink for getting up there and having the balls to give it a crack. Now book the next gig before you talk yourself out of it!

Keep going. You absolutely have to keep going.

Cheers! Yea now I've had a taste of it, I'd like to do it again for sure - and with my own equipment. Looking back, I think me and the drummer did quite well, after only 3 practice jams - it was all a spur-of-the-moment, unplanned thing.


We need more birthday invites But even if we never play in front of people again, I'll be glad just knowing I did it once.