TV Death Squad reference?

I find falling over mid set is a great way to connect with the crowd.

Just have a fucking blast, yo

This is actually a really good idea. I always rehearse my set standing and using a shitty too low table (because normally thats the case that table is suited for midgets). Start on time, stop on time is a good advice for most of noobs too. Have made that mistake myself on some of the first shows back in 2005 or so. Bring your own cables, mixer etc. And bring more cables than you think you need.

I got buzzed prior to my set last Tuesday and midset thought I was going to piss my pants. Smoke weed, bring some water on stage with you.

Just act like what you're playing is the greatest thing you've ever heard and react to it. Don't be discouraged if you: fuck up, stare out to an emotionless crowd, see people walk out. Your discouragement will transcend into your performance and people will sense it. What you do on stage is huge and musicians tend to take it for granted because they think their songs are so rad that they can get away with standing there like statue.

After you set up; stop, take a deep breath and slow your heart rate down.

For my last gig I had to rush to set up and I didn't calm down before my first song. Made a couple mistakes more on the keyboard than I'd like to in the beginning.

Another thing: if you're playing an instrument that is on a table (like a keyboard), take some time to get used to it's height. Play through some riffs of a song with the sound off or something, it definitely helps nail down the muscle memory aspect.

Good luck~<3

yah get really drunk to the point you can't remember your mistakes

"Get drunk, don't give a fuck"
hahahahaha.
Thanks, guys!

overprepare. bring too many cables. bring backups of stuff in case something breaks. be conscious of the length of time that passes between songs. actually have fun.

Don't worry about it.

Get drunk, dont give a fuck, go home with the prom queen. or something.

Own that shit.  Dominate the crowd with your awesome.

and yeah, i agree, kris.

not really, man. i've seen far worse than me play live.

Yeah, do some live tweaking, but don't go too too overboard. People like things to be familiar but not exactly like they are on the record. Change too much and you may risk losing them.

You're gonna fail.
People will make fun of you for the rest of your life.