Re: [Harp-L] Gig Attired

[Howard Chandler <chandler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It really depends on the gig.  While I think it's almost universally 
agreed that attire is  required on most gigs, the nature of the gig is 
what determines the appropriate attire.  Bermuda shorts, flip-flops and 
Hawiian shirt  at a  formal wedding are probably not a good idea but are 
perfectly acceptable for a tiki bar gig.  Whether you dress for comfort 
and style, or have a dress code, this should be something that takes 
into consideration the time and place of the gig, the expected/desired 
audience, the expectations of the people that booked the band, and the 
image that the band is trying to project.  If a band member can't 
understand this or disagrees with the prevailing wisdom, that's his 
personal problem.