theNateman: Drumming aftercare

AlexKzillion 04.05.16	I haven't really gotten any blisters since I first started playing, but if I were you I wouldn't play again until your upcoming gig. If I really wanted to keep practicing though, I would wrap the bottom of my sticks (like where you hold them) with electrical tape or put on snow gloves. I remember the tape thing really worked for me, but I was also a very new player when I used to do it so I can't remember how much that affected my playing.
tempest-- 04.06.16	tape the sticks or wear gloves
50iL 04.06.16	Some band aids in the really bad spots should help, but I haven't gotten any major blisters in years, so I don't know if I'm the best to consult here. I would recommend you listen to Alex; don't play until your gig. Otherwise, your hands are just gonna be real messed up. Anyway, what are you guys gonna play? I hope you do well! On that note, I also have a small, easy gig next month which I have to attend to…
Spec 04.06.16	I stick band-aids on and keep practising then when gig time comes, take 'em off and let the blood flow.
theNateman 04.06.16	Thanks guys! And 50il, we're gonna play my guitarists' brother's wedding, and he wants us to play a bunch of classic upbeat emo/pop punk songs, and their drumming is surprisingly complex
MO 04.06.16	it's all in the grip dude I've jammed 3 hours + and not gotten blisters. just gotta find that sweet spot
50iL 04.06.16	Cool! I wish you luck, as punk is actually a very hard genre to play. It's one of the few in which I have a lot of trouble with. Anyway, I'm sure you'll do great!
someguest 04.06.16	You guys are grasping your wood far too hard.
AlexKzillion 04.06.16	lol
ZippaThaRippa 04.06.16	What's your setlist?
Taxt 04.06.16	Cut off your hands
iloveyouall 04.06.16	wear fingerless gloves. and make sure they're leather. and double denim the fuck outta your wardrobe. aviators are cool too. sew some patches onto your jacket while you're there. thank me later. :))))
Parallels 04.06.16	pop the blisters and put bandaids on them Whiplash style practice constantly to let them form calluses over time
theNateman 04.06.16	@zippa- in too deep -sum 41, sweetness - Jimmy eat world, el scorcho-Weezer, until the day I die by Story of the Year, Trasatlanticism -death cab, Da Vinci-Weezer, after midnight- blink 182, there is- box car racer, Buried A Lie- Senses Fail, Voices- Saosin, Helena- My Chemical romance. It's a wierd set list for a wedding, but they're the kind of people who buy black wedding dresses so it fits?
Spec 04.06.16	Playing "There Is" is such a pain in the ass.
theNateman 04.06.16	@spec- yeah it is. I fucking hate that drumroll that's fucking endless
GooGooGajoob 04.17.16	Pop the blisters ASAP! When they form, get rid off them and if you're hand is used to making calluses, you'll be right. Keep the blister and the skin underneath will get tender and it'll hurt more instead of getting that gruff surface. Blisters are a drummers best friend in disguise as painful uglies.