LOL - Endurance is why I called that number you posted a 'kill the drummer' tune! I always ask bands I play with to save any numbers that are going to burn me out for the end of the sets. If I have to do some crazy double-time thing early on in a set, I'm burned out for whatever follows. Singers do the same thing, they will save voice shredding songs for the end of sets. You can work out anyway because it's good for you, but sit down with the band when songs for sets are being selected and see if you can't make it a little easier on yourself. The bands I've worked with have always been cooperative that way willing to move a tune or two around so that I don't get burned out half way through a set. I also -always- take a B-12 an hour before a gig... for endurance! That and drinking water during the set gets me through two hour sessions without me collapsing. B-12 and sipping water... it works.John
John,
The B-12 sounds like a great idea. I will try that from now on. I will admit I was lacking on my usual stash of water during this set. Normally I am pounding the water between songs. For this band it's hard to work the set; they are all fast ones really except for our cover.
Manny
