RE: [Harp-L] RE: Gig Attire

["Bobby \" BlackHat\" Walters" <bobby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with the Iceman.  It's always a good plan to dress a little above
your audience.  Better to give the impression of being a little overdressed
than being slobs.  Slobs don't get asked back very often unless they are
absolutely phenomenal musicians.  Remember, every gig is a potential
audition for your next new gig.  Our band went as far as everyone wearing
the exact same thing.  Gave us kind of a retro look and the owner really
liked it.

Personally, I like to wear black or I can go to the other extreme with
something wild and loud.  I just bought a "Dogs Playing Poker" shirt at
Walmart for $13 that was an absolute hit at our last gig.  And of course, I
ALWAYS wear my black hat...hence my stagename Bobby BlackHat.

Keep on jammin

BlackHat
http://bobbyblackhat.com
http://blackroseblues.com

-----Original Message-----
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Of icemanle@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 2:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] RE: Gig Attire

Dress one or two steps up from the projected dress code of the audience. As
musicians, we sometimes forget that "citizens" listen with their eyes more
than their ears and respond favorably to an impressive visual (assuming you
are interested in being successful at keeping and getting better
gigs/money). 
 
Nothing wrong with the whole group embracing a certain theme/look, either.
Matching black shirts/white ties, crisp black slacks and shiny black shoes
make a great presentation.
 
The Iceman
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