Playing live this weekend I learned a few valuable lessons i figure I should share.
- We played at a theatre who said their sound was good, but was actually a 6 channel desk with 2 monitor sends. We had to rig our own borrowed setup to compensate. We took it for granted that what the venue told us was true. Double check that.
- Our lead guitarists pedal failed him in the middle of a song and he couldnt play his solo. In that instance it is best to have some sort of backup, like the other members covering with an impromptu solo to take the attention away from the problem. Even a mediocre bass solo will get people looking somewhere else so you can quicly do something about the problem.
- Check your gear before hand. If a pedal or lead or something has a chance of failing, don't use it. If you don't have a backup you can normally make some sort of plan but it is better to play clean without buzzing or faulty effects.