Andrés – PRESHOW RITUALS

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the alternative artist, Andrés, shares what he does before every show. You can check out his rituals, after the break.

Shows and venues can provide for a location of partying and hedonism amongst my peers and show-goers. Despite these very tempting attractions, I attempt to be very professional with my pre-show rituals. A compromise is always met. ;)

About an hour or so before our set I begin my pre-show warm-ups. Pre-show warm-ups include warming my finger ups on my guitar licks and warming my voice up with various scales. Behind displaying any skill properly, warm-ups and exercises are key. I also try and sing my favorite early 2000’s r&b jams (Usher, Chris Brown, Trey Songz) to have my voice broken in already.

Professionalism aside, a bottle of tequila or many pas usually get in the mix (Hahaha). Nothing too crazy or too inhibiting to our abilities, but a few drinks amongst the boys, local bands, and show-goers, end up getting mixed with the pre-show rituals! We try to keep things fun and lively for everyone. :)

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