[gyutae]

Is there anything you guys eat specificially before playing drums for a gig? Some musicians might gulp down a Red Bull or an expresso to get their energy levels up. I'm not really a fan of this.

I'd much rather get a good meal in before the gig and a light snack right before. Food coma is the last thing you want while you're playing.

[DrummerMom]

I eat home made spaghetti before a gig. Only a small amount. I usually drink milk, water and gatoraid only the day before and that day.

[skinslapper]

Much props to the spag bog. And a little caffiene boost before doesn't hurt either.

[lonegungrrly]

someone recomended drinking red bull before a gig about a year ago, i tried it, and ended up hyper as hell and played everything way too fast! that wasnt the best idea for me

my usual routine is a nice healthy meal many hours before the gig and lots and lots of hydrating water before and during the gig. and perhaps a pint for good luck, but never too many... that is disasterous!