So I'm working my way through a cold but it's also a busy time for me performance wise so I have had no choice but to continue playing through it. Usually I lay down my horn till I clear up but I haven't had much of a choice; so I guess I just want to hear your thoughts on playing with a cold. I feel like the germs stick around in my horn and keep me sick but I don't know if that is at all realistic.
I don't play while having a cold.
For those of you who have to, don't worry. You can't catch the same infection again from your owmn mp.
Sharing is a completelly different matter
I've played sick more than once...even with Respiratory infections - and surprisingly, I felt better for it. It really cleans out the pipes....
but if it's contagious, its inconsiderate at the least. One thing is certain - I no longer think the show can't go on without me...There's other players - if that won't do it - there's other acts. If the client doesn't understand, I don't need them. If it's a friend, they'll understand. If it's a regular gig, they'll understand. If your audience (or band mates) are that important to you, don't risk their health...we're just the entertainment - they might actually be important!
...and it doesn't matter who you are, or how many gigs you've played without calling one due to illness - one day you won't be on the stage, but the show will go on...
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...and it doesn't matter who you are, or how many gigs you've played without calling one due to illness - one day you won't be on the stage, but the show will go on...
Nothing could keep me from my horn But it's always wise to make sure everything's nice and clean after you're better.
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