jonnik Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi All I know this topic might not be very relevant to this forum, but I just don't know any other place to ask this question. We are going to have quite an important gig soon and my band would like to make a god show performance for it. As a result I am now looking for some gadgets/decorations to use when performing, such as flashing sunglasses, flashing costumes, glowing costume stripes, etc. Has anyone got an idea where to buy such things? I saw some cool flashing sunglasses in Korea (in night clubs), but sunglasses only are not enough for the purpose of the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shivermetimbers Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 36 RULES FOR BANDS 1. Never start a trio with a married couple. 2. Your manager's not helping you. Fire him. 3. Before you sign a record deal, look up the word "recoupable" in the dictionary. 4. No one cares who you've opened for. 5. A string section does not make your songs sound any more "important". 6. If your band has gone through more than 4 bass players, it's time to break up. 7. When you talk on stage you are never funny. 8. If you sound like another band, don't act like you're unfamiliar with their music ("Oh, does Rage Against The Machine also do rap-rock with political lyrics?") 9. Asking a crowd how they're doing is just amplified small talk. Don't do it. 10. Don't say your video's being played if it's only on the Austin Music Network. 11. When you sign to a major label, claim to have inked the best contract ever. Mention "artistic freedom" and "a guaranteed 3 record deal". 12. When you get dropped insist that it was the worst contract ever and you asked to be let go. 13. Never name a song after your band. 14. Never name your band after a song. 15. When a drummer brings in his own songs and asks to perform one of them, begin looking for a new drummer IMMEDIATELY. 16. Never enter a "battle of the bands" contest. If you do you're already a loser. 17. Learn to recognize scary word pairings: "rock opera", "white rapper", "blues jam", "swing band" "open mike", etc. 18. Drummers can take off their shirts or they can wear gloves, but not both. 19. Listen, either break it to your parents or we will; it's rock 'n' roll, not a soccer game. They've gotta stop coming to your shows. 20. It's not a "showcase". It's a gig that doesn't pay. 21. No one cares that you have a web site. 22. Getting a tattoo is like sewing platform shoes to your feet. 23. Don't hire a publicist. 24. Playing in Portsmouth and Nashua doesn't mean you're on tour. 25. Don't join a cover band that plays Bush songs. In fact, don't join a cover band. 26. Although they come in different styles and colors, electric guitars all sound the same. Why do you keep changing them between songs? 27. Don't stop your set to ask that beers be brought up. That's what girlfriends are for. 28. If you use a smoke machine, your music stinks. 29. We can tell the difference between a professionally produced album cover and one you made with the iMac your mom got for Christmas. 30. Remember: if blues solos are so difficult, why can so many 16 year olds play them? 31. If you ever take a publicity photo, destroy it. You may never know where or when it will turn up. 32. Cut your hair, but do not shave your head. 33. Pierce your nose, but not your eyebrow. 34. Do not wear shorts onstage. Or a suit. Or a hat. 35. Rock oxymorons: "major label interest", "demo deal"," blues genius", "$500 guarantee", and "Fastball's second hit". 36. Three things that are never coming back: a)gongs, b) headbands, and c)playing slide guitar with a beer bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Juda Sleaze Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice to know I've only broken 1 or 2 of those rules. I hope Metallica are reading this though. Especially number 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruari Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I hope Metallica are reading this though. Especially number 5. Aw, I love the version of For Whom The Bell Tolls on S & M - it's on my list of all time personal favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev. Juda Sleaze Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I hope Metallica are reading this though. Especially number 5. Aw, I love the version of For Whom The Bell Tolls on S & M - it's on my list of all time personal favourites. All of S&M is in my list of biggest egotistical rock nightmares! But then, I'm one of those old-school thrash farts who only likes pre-Black Album Metallica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruari Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I hope Metallica are reading this though. Especially number 5. Aw, I love the version of For Whom The Bell Tolls on S & M - it's on my list of all time personal favourites. All of S&M is in my list of biggest egotistical rock nightmares! But then, I'm one of those old-school thrash farts who only likes pre-Black Album Metallica. Hehe Fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Nice rules! But, guys, anyone can answer my original question??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Of COURSE having strings on a track ups the importance quotient. By miles! But be that as it may, my fave: "24. Playing in Portsmouth and Nashua doesn't mean you're on tour." Rofful. In regards to the original question, google using the same keywords that you mentioned in your post. "Geek gadgets" will bring up all kinds of results too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlogic Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Rofful Rofful = ......Damn!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 ski, cannot find anything but party stuff and simple clothes using those key words. Tried "flashing gadgets" or variations, nothing what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruari Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 ski, cannot find anything but party stuff and simple clothes using those key words. I think it is probably party & novelty stuff that you are mainly going to find, maybe try searching for dance & stage costume & accessory suppliers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Has anyone got an idea where to buy such things? Here's one source: http://enlighted.com/index.html Here's another one: http://www.jfmagic.com/ (Wasn't able to view this site as it is being updated so I don't know what they have on it but it came up in one of my searches. Just be creative with your search words in Google, I'm sure there are more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnik Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thank you, Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Jackson Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Thank you, Scott! You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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