What do you eat the day of a big gig?

My band has an album release show tonight, 2.5 years in the making, we got merch, CDs, vinyls, all in preparation for our big show. I've played through the set multiple times this ... [TalkBass Logo]  Hi {NAME}! Check out this week's trending discussions at TalkBass.com Highlighted posts [What do you eat the day of a big gig?](  August 27, 2022  •  172 posts  •  2,778 views  [Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]](   [Tomusk said]( — My band has an album release show tonight, 2.5 years in the making, we got merch, CDs, vinyls, all in preparation for our big show. I've played through the set multiple times this ... [Read more »](  [Do you ever sell any of your basses?](  August 26, 2022  •  167 posts  •  2,961 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Fynn said]( — To clarify, I'm talking about whether or not you would sell an instrument because you're bored of it, or simply think that you don't need it. Please try to exclude any situations ... [Read more »](  [What has happened to live music?](  August 25, 2022  •  283 posts  •  7,384 views  [Miscellaneous [BG]](   [theduke1 said]( — As an old school musician who started playing bass in 1965 and still play out to this day, when, why, and how did we end up here, where the use of click tracks, backing tracks, ... [Read more »](  [THIS is what the live music biz is REALLY like today.](  August 27, 2022  •  200 posts  •  5,947 views  [Band Management [BG]](   [socialleper said]( — There are a lot of people on TB that live in a bubble that is shrinking and simply doesn't exist for younger musicians making original music an playing local venues or tour. Every ... [Read more »](  [Satin finishes, do you like them?](  August 27, 2022  •  109 posts  •  2,574 views  [Basses [BG]](   [Vinny_G said]( — We can see more and more satin finishes in recent years, probably because they cost less to produce. But the question is: do you like them? [Read more »](  [Yet another gig ruined by crappy sound](  August 28, 2022  •  106 posts  •  3,132 views  [Live Sound [BG]](   [Hambone70 said]( — So I decided to see a band at a local restaurant. These guys are seasoned performers, and the musicianship, song selection, and entertainment value were high. But the sound was ... [Read more »](  [How to manage a weird request for a first dance a wedding](  August 27, 2022  •  92 posts  •  2,245 views  [Band Management [BG]](   [kickysam49 said]( — So, we're doing a wedding, and it was requested that we play Love Boat Captain by Pearl Jam. Now, I actually love this song, and I'm the only person in the band who knows it. But ... [Read more »](  [NBD: 1959 Fender Jazz Bass!! *Pic heavy*](  August 28, 2022  •  109 posts  •  5,461 views  [Basses [BG]](   [magnaton said]( — Hey friends -- I wanted to share something really special with those that may be similarly interested. It's a 1959 Fender Jazz Bass!!! By most accounts there were only ever 4 of ... [Read more »](  [Bass tone not sounding right](  August 26, 2022  •  129 posts  •  3,519 views  [Amps and Cabs [BG]](   [Musicislife816 said]( — Hello all! So I am about at my wits end on this problem ive been having for a little while now. No matter what I do it seems to me that my bass tone isn't what it should be. I ... [Read more »](  [Choosing band members](  August 27, 2022  •  72 posts  •  2,092 views  [Band Management [BG]](   [tbasstreble11 said]( — I'll try to be brief and list the details - Originals band I've written and produced the set I'm playing rhythm guitar and singing Pop rock genre (post punk) Simple guitars, melodic ... [Read more »](  Love TalkBass? Please consider becoming a [Supporting Member]( Our supporters have kept TalkBass online and independent since 1998. As a Supporting Member you can post unlimited ads in the TalkBass Classifieds with no insertion fees or final value fees. Gold Supporting Members see ZERO ads on TalkBass, ever.  Visit your [Account Upgrades]( page for more information.  Thank you! Want to help more?  Visit the [TalkBass Store]( for your bass accessory needs:  From Darkglass to DR, Genzler to GHS, all profits from the Store directly support TalkBass. Free shipping on orders over $40! You are receiving this email because you either registered as a member for TalkBass or signed up for updates.  [Unsubscribe](  [Send feedback](mailto:support@threadloom.news?subject=Feedback%20for%20TalkBass%20newsletter)  Sent on behalf of TalkBass by  [Threadloom]( TalkBass.com, 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd, Suite 1802-E, Cedar Park, TX 78613