Originally Posted by soundinmotiondj Originally Posted by



Plan on a 3-4 hour "power nap" in the "middle" of the event. In particular...the load out crew should get some sleep right before load out starts. The load out is when most damage / accidents / injuries happen, people get tired and a moment of inattention causes an accident. If needed, throw a sleeping bag into the back of the truck, van, trailer, and go lay down in there to get some sleep.



Having people each do two 1-hour sets is a good idea. I would have an "early pair" and a "late pair" and let the middle fall where it may. That will let half of your guys have a 3-4 hour block of time to get something to eat, grab a nap, etc. The people who are playing late can finish up the load in, and the people who are playing early can handle the initial load out.





...Cut out caffeine in the 3 to 4 weeks leading to the event (or now...).



At the event... Avoid sugar. Avoid junk food. Avoid alcohol (if applicable).



Eat real food. Drink water. Bring a cooler with pre-made stuff for the crew. Know where there is a 24-hour restaurant nearby. Have a significant other deliver food to the gig. Do whatever it takes to get REAL FOOD into your system through the night.



Bring a couple changes of clothes. Two sets of load in/out clothes, a set of "gig clothes", something to nap in, etc. Bring something to use to wash up during the event. You will want to clean up after the load in, before the nap, after you eat, and so on...so toothbrush, washcloth, soap, hand towel, deodorant, hair products (as needed), etc.