Gig Day With All For Jolly

Gig Day With All For Jolly

Answered by Shipwreck Steve (guitarist and vocalist)

How do you get to the gig?

Currently, we travel in Newbert. Newbert is third in the series of band vans. Let’s see how long he lasts. 

Do you carpool? Is there someone who is the “driver” of the band?

3 of us drive in the band. We take it in turns. 

How early do you need to get to the gig?

Depends on the gig but at the very least an hour before. 

When there is more than 1 band playing, how does everyone get set up and soundchecked? Is there a specific order to everything?

Usually, the headliners soundcheck first, then support’s in reverse order of they're stage times, unless it's a festival, then usually each band has about 15 to 30 minutes to set up and go. 

What do you do once you have done the soundcheck?

If it's earlier, eat, drink, sleep if we need, or write a setlist.

Do you have any rituals before going on stage?

Each of us has our own routine for warm ups for our voices and our instruments. Making sure everything is ready as well as back up solutions if anything goes wrong. We usually have a band hug on stage in front of the audience before we play. 

What are you mainly thinking about while you are on stage?

How the crowd is reacting mainly and looking out for each other.

What’s the first thing you do when you have finished your set?

We usually have to pack down our gear pretty quickly, either for the next band or maybe they just need the stage cleared, then go by the merch table and meet fans. 

What do you do next?

Load Newbert back up and off to either home, or the accommodation. 

How do you end the night?

Sleep. Maybe we'll pop out somewhere but mainly sleep. Depends on what's happening the next day.