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Igottago · 07-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Just relax and enjoy the music. I remember my first gig, I could'nt actually see the audience because the stage lights were in my face.

Just remember, most people in the crowd don't have the guts to get up there anyways, so really, they are probably already impressed by the fact that you get up there.

Start with some songs you guys are confident with, have a few crowd pleasing covers up your sleeve in case you sense you're losing them, and things will go fine.

I heard an interview with Gord Downie (Tragically Hip) about a month ago and he talked about how he still gets nervous on stage. So even the pros get the jitters. But once you get out there and get in the zone, its a great experience.

07-03-2009, 10:48 AM	#18
Igottago Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Just relax and enjoy the music. I remember my first gig, I could'nt actually see the audience because the stage lights were in my face. Just remember, most people in the crowd don't have the guts to get up there anyways, so really, they are probably already impressed by the fact that you get up there. Start with some songs you guys are confident with, have a few crowd pleasing covers up your sleeve in case you sense you're losing them, and things will go fine. I heard an interview with Gord Downie (Tragically Hip) about a month ago and he talked about how he still gets nervous on stage. So even the pros get the jitters. But once you get out there and get in the zone, its a great experience. __________________ A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains: "I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified" -- Frank Musil - Early January 1994 Last edited by Igottago; 07-03-2009 at 10:51 AM.