Static Stereo – PRESHOW RITUALS

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the pop rock duo, Static Stereo, share what they do before every show. You can check out their rituals, after the break.

When on the road as Static Stereo, each of us has specific rituals we go through to make sure we’re in the best condition possible to perform.

Lead singer, Sean Michael Murray, makes sure to focus on his voice:
Before a show, I usually like to plan my day so I don’t have to do a lot beforehand. Plenty of rest and water the night before and the morning of show day is key. Before a show, I make sure my voice is properly warmed up so I do about 15-20 minutes of vocal exercises at least an hour before I hit the stage. I also like to get my body loose and warmed up so the blood is flowing. Any type of physical warm up/exercises is key whether it’s yoga practice or some push-ups with stretching…It’s good to stay relaxed. I also make sure that I haven’t had anything to eat 2 hours before I sing. I have to avoid any possibility of being phlegmy, and it’s not good to be running around on stage with a full stomach. Before a show, I have a Starbucks coffee as well. It gives me a good jolt to get that extra adrenaline rush! Even after all that, there’s no drug better than walking out onto that stage!

Scott Reeves, the guitarist, pays special attention to his hands:
When it comes down to gearing up for a performance, I do massive amounts of practice and preparation ahead of time. Musically, I have to be ready to adapt to anything that happens on stage no matter what. I always do my own private dress rehearsals before I head to the venue. It gets my adrenaline going like crazy! When I get to the venue, I immediately start stretching my hands while washing them under some warm water. This keeps my hands from tightening up if I am playing something physically demanding. Then, I take a few minutes to breathe like I am at a yoga class. Breathing is always the key when it comes to calming my nerves. Lastly, I always say a prayer in my head. It gets my mind in the right place so that my presence on stage will have a positive affect on everyone around me…especially my fellow performers.

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