Another Point in the Experience Column

Show days used to wreck anything I had going on. I used to purposely not schedule anything or plan to be useful in any possible way at the day job. Honestly, I’m glad those days are over because I wouldn’t do music stuff. I’d just run around like a caged animal and get nervous about the show. These days, much like today, I can do the stuff I have to do, get everything done, and arrive at the gig without being a crazy spaz. Also, I try to leave myself very little to do day of gig musically so I can pack up and roll in. This is key. You’re never gonna get it done that day. You’re not gonna wake up and practice everything that you think you need to. Maybe write a chart or two for safety’s sake, but that’s about it. Make your guest list, be available to answer questions, and that’s about all you can handle. That way, you’re not freaked out by the time it’s time to do what you actually were trying to do in the first place, which is to rock. I’ll take these days over those days any day.…