My band gis 35 - 40 times a year and very heavy in March and July and August. I get bad problem with a muscle that runs from my spine to my side. Right in the area you can't reach from top or bottom. I find if I keep moving about it lessens the pain. I will also stand with my right foot on a box 0or a case and that helps too.

I always drink a ton of H2O when play. Never a pint a' till the last set is in the bag. I also never eat before we play.

When my voice cracks and I get a scratchy throat I have a waitress bring me a buttered roll to eat. The butter seems to help too.

The best way to beat fatigue is not when you are playing bit before you start. Lite meals, plenty of water, warm up the body and the voice. Stretches like you are running. Lamaze type deep breathing helps too. WEll for me any way.

Then if she or he is around, get your Sweetie Pie to give you a nice back rub when you are done.

Don