When we did the “livestream” trial with Justin a year ago, we all talked a lot about nerves, even him. Seems despite him pumping out flawless, nerveless video for us, on the big stage he is bricking it like the rest of us and the bigger the star he was backing to bigger the nerves, as the expectations are that much higher. So you are in good company but as he said at the time, its how you channel that feeling into your performance. Right now I am as cool as the proverbial cucumber come Saturday T-2 hours them bricks will start appearing.
Just be yourself and be cool. You’re just playing with a bunch of mates and there is absolutely no judgement, its all about having a good time.
Thanks everyone for your support, it is because this is such a supportive community that this is even an option. I know it will be worth it, and nerves are because I care and it is important. A phrase I have used throughout my life about feelings like this - excited and terrified.
I’ve been practising my song every night. I’ll just be happy if I don’t screw it up. Playing it with the OM setup as well after reading a long time ago (I think from Tony) that it pays to rehearse with the setup you’re going to use on the night, but that was about a real life OM.
Hopefully the grunge fans recognise the song I’ve picked… (no guessing beforehand though )
I just heard about it that this is also starting to get a bit out of hand… good luck with that for her and of course you too,…
And good luck to everyone for tomorrow, I’ll have to check it out later on the site… it’s going to be a busy place here…audience and performers, Cozy and a lot, really a lot of fun to you all … and for everyone who ruins their rehearsal today… …a bad rehearsal often means a good performance
Greetings
Thanks Rogier. It apparently needs specialist treatment centres of which there are only 7 in the UK. She owns 3.5 of them in the area she is in charge of, so has her hands full. The first UK Covid cases were also on her watch as well. What do they say, out of the frying pan into the fire. Cheered her up with a Tinkerbell vox version for one of the songs I’m singing (can’t post here as lots of naughty words and politics ) but I’ll be using Spring Reverb on Saturday !!
JK equally valid for our little soirees. If you rehearse/practice how you are going to perform, there are no surprises on the night/day. Especially for balance between guitar and vocals. Open up a Zoom meeting and use the record facility to video your practice. Then fine tune any issues or things you are not happy with. Shout if you need help.
I was too busy downloading something…which still doesn’t work for me the way I want it to (just a little practice)…and it’s fingerstyle on the electric…you should give it a try …Saturday the 21st? … you should really be able to play and sing along…
Thanks again Adrian! Perfect time for us folks in Europe, a little saturday night OM.
Although it’s going to be hard to take the stage after those before me, not gonna lie.
No worries Kevin pleasure is all mine! Don’t sell yourself short you are might fine performer and I am sure many are thinking the same way thinking they play after you
) but I’ll be using Spring Reverb on Saturday !!
