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My band likes the idea...finances are a concern and matching attire isn't cheap .
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Don't let the apparel or the farmer name fool you. The farm has the word Empire attached to it and they rock.
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My band WillowCreek

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Found old picture of my band.

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Cisco And The Kids...1986.


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during the 80s we did the HOLIDAY INN circuit,and wore black jeans,white or black tux shirts and gray jackets with several bow ties depending jobs . Went over really well.Didn't cover any musicality or lack of.Don't do western flowered shirts,turtle neck shirts,ripped up anything .
Sorry "W C",wouldn't pay to hear you dressed like you do either.Part of talent & success (IMHO) is also respect & class....don't mean to offend, but really ripped jeans & shirts....NEVER !
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Bob Vantine wrote:during the 80s we did the HOLIDAY INN circuit,and wore black jeans,white or black tux shirts and gray jackets with several bow ties depending jobs . Went over really well.Didn't cover any musicality or lack of.Don't do western flowered shirts,turtle neck shirts,ripped up anything .
Sorry "W C",wouldn't pay to hear you dressed like you do either.Part of talent & success (IMHO) is also respect & class....don't mean to offend, but really ripped jeans & shirts....NEVER !
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Whoa......
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you guys wear clothes? ;-)
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Here's two pica of a retro band I play with. This its the only band I play with that dresses up. They are the least experienced musicians I play with, but make far more money than than any of the local allstar groups I work with. I think there is connection. To make my point, here are two shots, same angle, same band. One from sound check and the other from the show.


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Pearl snap shirts and cowboy boots are a must, beards are optional...
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yes
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Joe Miraglia wrote:
Bob Vantine wrote:during the 80s we did the HOLIDAY INN circuit,and wore black jeans,white or black tux shirts and gray jackets with several bow ties depending jobs . Went over really well.Didn't cover any musicality or lack of.Don't do western flowered shirts,turtle neck shirts,ripped up anything .
Sorry "W C",wouldn't pay to hear you dressed like you do either.Part of talent & success (IMHO) is also respect & class....don't mean to offend, but really ripped jeans & shirts....NEVER !
GOOD! :o
I'm sorry I thought you where talking about Willow Creek "WC" :oops:
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When I was with Faron in the 80's we looked like this. Apparently, it was casual day for Faron. :lol:

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Joe....

You handsome devil,how could I ever find fault w/your black pants & white shirt & that derby.....pure class . Besides a fellow stater.....NEVER ! :wink:
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Our Buck Owens type uniforms.

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We all have matching tee shirts with the name of the band on the back along with a logo. That's as close as any of the bands here get to dressing up. Weddings, funerals, and playing in the band are the only times I wear long pants here in Florida. Larry
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STEINAR..... 8) CLASS ACT....VERY IMPRESSIVE 8)

LARRY.....COME BACK HOME SO WE CAN PLAY SOME JOBS TOGETHER ..... :whoa: SAY JANUARY/FEBRUARY :whoa: .... :lol: WHEN I STOP SWEATING TO DEATH :lol: (2ft.snow/10-20degrees):lol: ....
remember your suit & the Waylon show ?.....don't get much use out of it now in Florida,eeh ?
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Our guys do not have stage outfits but we do have a very strict dress code that calls for a white shirt (usually short sleeved)and a tie. Blue jeans are customary but no tears above the knees or faded pant legs. We cannot wear running shoes.
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My band wears "uniform" when we play. I have a place called "SUNSET BALLROOM" where we have a family show/dance and , when we play out, same white shirt/black pants outfit. My two lady singers dress accordingly. Il try to post a picture.
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Shucks, it did'nt work. I'll try again.
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Showbiz

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SHOWBIZZ
NO SHOW=NO BIZZ
I think it`s cool to look retro, if playing in a retro act. Who was it that said "Never underestimate the value of looking cool"
At the same time, the gig will determine how much effort to put into it. You look silly in a Nudie suit if your lugging your own gear in and out of a $75.00 gig at a local dive. I play plenty of those, and don`t over do it, but I try to look like I`m in the band. I think it sends a message to others that may hire you, that you have a professional attitude. Of course it helps if you can play well. That`s what really makes it work. The whole package. It doesn`t matter what you look like if you don`t play well.
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Well, Manuel is no doubt the heir to Nudie chic...

http://manuelcouture.com/

I did visit in Nashville after ISGC about 10 years ago and remember seeing some awesome duds - man some of those jackets weighed a ton with the rhinestone work etc. - but was broke from all the psg goodies I'd bought :D

So, if someone wants to treat me to a jacket I'd probably take a 44R - but just to be safe, y'all better fly me down to try it on in person 8)
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We only do matching tops.

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Yes -- A High School marching band :PImage[/img]
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Tater told me at the Opry one night that people pay hard earned money to come see you perform,so give them there moneys worth .We didnt have uniforms in the Farewell Party Band but we flashed it up a bit.www.vintagewesternwear.com is the site to go for retro western shirts R.
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