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I am a musican i play bajo sexto and sing. I just wanted to ask my fellow musicans out there how do you all prepare for a gig? Do you all have an rituals or anything? I for one always have a few shots of jack daniels to warm up the vocal chords lol, not alot to catch a buzz or anything just one or 2 shots to make sure i feel my thought haha. I look forward to seeing what different people out there do. You don't have to be a professional or anything i am just curious what others do before a preformance big or small. Big dance or backyard party it don't matter. Thanks raza.

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Robert

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I always make sure my bajo is tuned and and check all the other instruments

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GB

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I always prep my accordions a few days before, but I still doube check them a few hours before a gig. Once I'm about an hour from starting, I jam some conjunto music to fire me up. And just before I get on stage, I say a little prayer. After that, the heart takes over.

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IG

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I always say a little prayer before i get on the stage. I am need all the help i can get lol.

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LuSa

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I can't sing but i try anyways, i rub a stuffed toy of a chicken i have for good luck. I am such a bad singer though the chicken aint much help hehe.

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Hootersgurl69

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LOL @ LuSa, you pet a toy chicken?

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LuSa

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LOL ya what can i say i have a think for chickens. Like i said it does not help i still suck at singing wink.gif

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Hootersgurl69

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Ok so you just like the feel of the chicken then lol?

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LuSa

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What can i say? I am a weirdo lol

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Max

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I jam to conjunto music till just when i am about to get on stage. It fires my up. I usually have some old Angel Flores or some Rene Joslin on to get the blood flowing.

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Kike

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i gargle some salt water, to loosen up my throat

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tres

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i shake each of my guys hand b4 we go on... an bless myself... wit a lil prayer...an more importantly hit the right note an everything the first song... cuz if u dont hit it right on the first time... itll throw u off the rest of the night... itll be bothering you believe me ...

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Jimmy

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I always start off the show with a 2 or 3 minute drum solo. I think it brings me luck the rest of the show.

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Leo

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I always introduce my band memebers first before anything and thank them and the crowd for being there. I am grateful for me bandmates so i want to know i think very highly of them.

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Vincent Winterbourne

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on the way to the gig, i always listen to my favourite music real loud (gets my creative process going and fills me with energy)

then when i get to the actual location, i have 2-3 beers before (and during) we go on.  it makes me feel good and relaxes my muscles (i'm an accordion player)....and adds to the creative process!! lol.

--Vincent

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"Shamen Of Sexy"

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I always sing some oprea music in the back before going on stage. Oprea is the best and helps me loosen up my singing voice.

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Joe L.

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I listen to oldies (Conjunto Bernal, Tony DLR, Ruben N., Ruben Vela) to get fired up.

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Ric

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I prepare by saying a prayer and taking a shot of whiskey.

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TED

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giving my wife a hug and a kiss and saying a little prayer before i get on stage does it for me!

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CHARLIE S

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I LOVE TO DO A LITTLE A PRAYER AND DEDICATE THE NIGHT TO MY FATHER AND THAN TAKE A BIG CHUG OF MY BEER! AND THAN JAMM A LITTLE POLKITA!! LOL

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Isaac

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Since everyone else is lying about it I'll throw it up!

I smoke a joint and jamm to some Grupo Badd.
I just hype myself up and take a shot.
and ponle!!!

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Isaac

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I sang Opera for 4 years.
 I loved it.

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"Shamen Of Sexy"

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Dude Oprea is badass! I try to sing it but aint no pro haha. I would love to learn how to really sing it one day, that's stuff can really show off your skillz. Issac did you ever record anything in oprea style?

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Vincent Winterbourne

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LOL @ isaac.  i wasn't lying (not into that stuff), but that was hilarious.

--Vince

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Isaac

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Hey man, Why lie ...lol I'm not a pot head I don't smoke every day as a matter of fact Haven't had a joint since last year, but it helps...sometimes ...lol

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Luis Palomo

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Always say a little prayer and then have a shot of Jack!

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Oscar

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Always say a little prayer before hitting the stage and shake hands with all my guys, those are my rituals

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lionel

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the guys and i get in a huddle put our hands in like a team and say a little prayer and word of encourgement. then i will get my gear ready and do a warm up bass scale.

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David

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Say a prayer and kiss my wifre for good luck!

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Stephen123

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Thanks all my guys and check my bajo make sure its tuned

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Alejandro

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huddle up with the guys and say a little prayer than wish everyone luck

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LP

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well when i used to play i used to say a little prayer before hitting the stage, than thank al my musicans

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Joven

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I always make sure my instruments are tuned and that everyone is ready to jam.

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Agent 0

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Just say a prayer and thank the crowd for their support

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J-Lee

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I always make sure my bajo is tuned correctly properly than say a prayer and i am ready to hit the stage.

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