KingoBad
1345 posts
Jul 14, 2013
7:58 PM
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When I get going on stage, I inevitably break into a sweat. I'm usually working pretty hard with lots of energy. I prefer to be a little more dressed up, so that just adds to the problem.
Do you try to manage the sweat somehow, or just sweat away?
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Danny
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FMWoodeye
744 posts
Jul 14, 2013
9:55 PM
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You're kidding, right? I take a really hot shower, as hot as can stand it, just before I get dressed. It makes me sweat like a pig. It's part of the show. I thought everybody knew that.
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KingoBad
1346 posts
Jul 14, 2013
10:13 PM
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I saw a guy who brought a fan to a gig, which is why I am asking... I always figured sweat was part of it, but never thought to change my environment on stage...
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Danny
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Reed Triller
147 posts
Jul 15, 2013
12:31 AM
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Personal taste. If you want to keep a little cool use a fan. If not, don't :) But a towel or something might help to keep sweat out of your eyes.
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"Bend it like Ricci" - Me
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Rarko
21 posts
Jul 15, 2013
2:11 AM
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this was realy sweaty slow blues...
(by the away: how you import videos here?)
@BronzeWailer, thank you!
Last Edited by Rarko on Jul 15, 2013 5:05 AM
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BronzeWailer
1072 posts
Jul 15, 2013
2:13 AM
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Rarko
Click 'share' on the vid. Copy and paste the "embed" code as is...
BronzeWailer's YouTube
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mr_so&so
701 posts
Jul 15, 2013
1:38 PM
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Sweat. And try not to stink about it.
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Harpaholic
291 posts
Jul 15, 2013
3:40 PM
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King, I'm folically challenged like you.
When's it 100 degrees in Reno, and I'm playing outside, I use either a Halo Protex beanie/skull cap or a EVS sweat beanie. I have several of each.
If I had to choose one, it would be the Halo, I think it's more comfortable.
They work well keeping sweat from running down my face and most importantly they prevent 3rd degree burn to my head.
They have become pretty popular and there's a shit load of brands to choose from.
I was looking at some SweatVac caps recently, they have a nice selection, but haven't tried them yet.
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Rick Davis
2109 posts
Jul 15, 2013
4:10 PM
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Stanley Blower Fan
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Harpaholic
293 posts
Jul 15, 2013
4:57 PM
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Now if we could just figure out how to mount it to a harp mic, we would have it made!
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Buzadero
1098 posts
Jul 15, 2013
6:02 PM
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Harpaholic. Reno? You're not the dude with Blue Haven are you?
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harpdude61
1750 posts
Jul 15, 2013
7:02 PM
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KingoBAd! You mean you do not hand out souvenir scarfs to the ladies and let them wipe sweat from your forehead??
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KingoBad
1347 posts
Jul 15, 2013
7:03 PM
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Harpaholic, I consider everyone else aerodynamically challenged...
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Danny
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The Iceman
1017 posts
Jul 16, 2013
7:52 AM
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I recommend those salt rocks sold at health food stores for antiperspirant.
They do help minimize moisture and amazingly take all the odor away.
Curiously, since I feel so comfortable on any stage and am "cool" about it (one reason I was called "The Iceman"), I very rarely have this problem unless caused by high humidity and hot stage lighting.
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The Iceman
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mr_so&so
703 posts
Jul 16, 2013
10:35 AM
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@fred, Thanks for the tip. I can't use antiperspirants anyway, cause they peel the skin off me. I'll try that milk of magnesia.
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Cole
32 posts
Jul 16, 2013
2:04 PM
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when I use a fan, it helps keep my face more dry. nothin' more fun than a river of sweat pouring into your eyes during a solo!
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nacoran
6940 posts
Jul 16, 2013
6:21 PM
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It depends on your look. I think, and it's been awhile since I poled the young ladies, but if you are skinny and 'hot' it's okay. If you are old and fat (or at all wrinkly) it's disgusting. It's one of those rare sexually based biases that applies to both sexes equally.
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CarlA
384 posts
Jul 16, 2013
7:54 PM
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I just rep-out a quick set of 100 burpees before I get on stage for my set. Gets the heart pumping and gives you a nice "baseline" of sweatiness
-Carl
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capnj
125 posts
Jul 16, 2013
9:18 PM
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@CarlA if your doing that many burpees,my goodness those things are outlawed,of course you climbed MT.Everest,and smam the English Channel.No sweat,yeah right,good old head band,towell,lots of water.
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fred_gomez
117 posts
Jul 17, 2013
5:10 AM
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the salt rocks are actually aliminum salts or alum. which i also have and allergic reaction to. apply the milk of magnesia out of the shower it takes a bit of time to dry.it will also dry your feet in a hurry to you can get sock on and get out in a hurry. its good to have on the road. a small capfull can settle the stomach from road food bad coffee etc. its also a mild laxative. avoid malox it has aluminum.
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KingoBad
1353 posts
Jul 18, 2013
6:46 PM
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That is just bizarre... Milk of magnesia??? And apparently it works...
I don't know if I want to stop sweating that much, but since the underarms go first.... Why not...
I might just leave a towel out front so the ladies can mop my head for me...
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Danny
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1847
928 posts
Jul 18, 2013
7:16 PM
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i swore it said ... to swear or not to swear "FUCK"
i hate it when that happens!
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third times a charm!
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6SN7
335 posts
Jul 19, 2013
6:31 AM
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Jeez, I can't believe this thread.... I wipe a lick of Mennen Speed Stick on my armpits before the gig and away I go.
Not for nothing, but three things I hate on the bandstand when I am playing with my band:
1. Electric Fans- The vornados, the clip on ones, even that industrial yellow one that RD pictured, they are for weenies and drummers.
2. Sitting in chairs - just the pits in stage presence. Only if you really have too, like a physical issue, your instrument demands it (ie:piano) , or you are royalty like James Cotton.
3. Cargo shorts - Unless you are a juvenile wunderkind, never wear cargo shorts on stage if you are over 13. Trust me, you will look ridiculous, and believe me, you definely do not look cool.
As Elvis says,"If you are cool on the inside, you will be cool on the outside."
Thank you, thank you very much....
Last Edited by 6SN7 on Jul 19, 2013 6:35 AM
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Rick Davis
2132 posts
Jul 19, 2013
7:04 AM
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Cargo shorts are okay only if you have some really savage leg tats.
Music stands make you look like a Jr High School band class.
As far as sweat, carry a clean towel in your gig bag for face/head sweat. It makes you look like your workin' hard.
6SN7, have you ever played (or seen) a summer festival? There are big fans on the stage.
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SteamrollinStan
18 posts
Jul 19, 2013
7:19 AM
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Stubbies, t shirt, thongs, beer, some bourbon for under the arms etc, but you better not play crappy dressed like this.
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6SN7
337 posts
Jul 19, 2013
7:45 AM
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Yes Rick, I have played on a big stage. Just 2 weeks ago I played the Mystic Blues Festival and there were no large fans. It was a very hot and steamy weekend .
And if they have been used at festivals I have gone to , I have no recall of them, which is a good thing.
I can see those being used at the side of the stage , but when I see someone who has a clip on fan on their mic stand, I think "weenie."
The towel is an excellent idea and your music stand comment makes me laugh.
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