The Sunday Times: Excess all areas

[Desiree]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Four glasses isn't that much. Maybe you're not a drinker, but any drinker knows that 4 isn't that much.
I will play a 3 hour show tonight. I will have a large squeeze bottle sitting atop my guitar amp, filled with 1/2 pint of whiskey, and mixed with ginger ale. And all will be good. No mistakes, no forgotten lyrics...just a mild buzz, that will enhance my playing. Fact.

I used to drink socially, now I don't. Simply doesn't make me feel good...unless you are an alcoholic or drink excessively, anyone would admit that 4 glasses of wine each nite 'during' the show is a lot! And, as LB and many other musicians and players have said of that 'enhancement' argument...Bull! You do your best work when you are straight and focused! Plus, that's during the show! What about the hours off? Bad, bad influence for those who have beat their demons down...uhh, everyone of them!!!!!