What to do on a "bad steeling" day?

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 17 Mar 2003 1:28 pm

Gary Lee, with my ancestry single malts are a natural fit. I don't drink that much, but if I do, I like something I really like.
And any nice people that visit can expect nice hospitality. Same as your place I imagine.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 17 Mar 2003 1:38 pm

More reverb.

I realise that adding more reverb doesn't solve every problem. Sometimes you've got to turn on the phase shifter.

Playing a practical joke on somebody seems to clear the cobwebs.

Back before I renounced any and all forms of drugs and alcohol 22 years ago, I'd say to fire up a bong, and turn on the drum machine.

Take a couple Vicodins.

Maybe a shot of Nyquil.

Sex.

Just some things that have worked for me, but you'd have to see the kind of gigs I've been getting before you're sure you want to take much of my advice.

EJL

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 17 Mar 2003 2:57 pm

Donald, with my ancestry anything that was distilled, fermented or whatever caused a decent level of alcohol content was a sure fit. Slivovitz seemed to always find itself on the menu at my grandfather's "speak easy" where hospitality and nice people were never short on hand.
So Donny, in your opinion how does the Woodford Reserve-Select stack up to the Woodford Reserve VIP?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 17 Mar 2003 4:00 pm

To be quite honest Gary, my somewhat Bohemian palate can discern no significant difference.
I do know that the last time I was at a Bourbon fete, all the "snobs" were quaffing Booker's

Val Gethers · Post by **Val Gethers** » 18 Mar 2003 10:50 am

I"ll just stop and go pull weeds (which is what I should be doing right now). After a few hours out doors I'm ready to get back at it.

Roger Rettig · Post by **Roger Rettig** » 18 Mar 2003 11:04 am

I go and play golf - that usually shows me what frustration really is!

RR

Dirk B · Post by **Dirk B** » 18 Mar 2003 11:08 am

Some advice I've tried to take to heart is to both perform and practice "where I'm at" -- as someone said before, don't push the envelope if it isn't happening.

I typically have the kind of days you're talking about when I've missed practicing for a few days in a row. When that happens and I can barely pick a note, I focus on exercises and just slow way down until I can pick the notes, find the groove, and build back up from there -- or not. Just "stay within yourself."

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 18 Mar 2003 2:43 pm

Dirk, good advice. one good note is worth 10 sloppy ones. In practice true, but especialy in performance.
While rehearsing new songs I had a guy recently say, "well you make to many bad notes in band practice"...
Where else is the place to find that line that's almost there.
So you have it when you need it. Like the gig coming up.
If you have the time in the woodshed to really find the line, great, if not, well blow a few clams in practice, but find what your looking for... before your in front of the public.