Re: [Harp-L] band drinking, minimal harp content

[Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have about the exact same philsophy as Steve, and I do think it helps 
me to loosen up as someone who doesn't have a lifetime of playing music 
or playing in front of others.

However, my son just left for Marine Corps basic training and I had my 
last beer with him and vowed that I would have my next one with him when 
I see him at graduation at Parris Island in April, so I'm going to get a 
first hand view on the difference (starting tonight at our jam) playing 
on only water.

News at 11.

Bill

steve@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I don't play better drunk, but I do play better after drinking. I have almost always had something to drink when I play, but not to excess.  I  usually have one before starting, then sip one each set. I don't think 3-4 drinks in a span of 3-4 hours is too much. I feel I am less inhibited on solos if I have a couple of drinks. I struggle with "performance anxiety" even after all these times in front of people. Alcohol tones that down.   If I do drink too much, and I have at parties,etc.  my playing is really ragged.   Any band I have ever played in has had members who drank at least a small amount, but I can't imagine anyone keeping a band member who was regularly wasted.
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