Each to their own. Obviously full-time professionals must be careful. I am a mere semi pro who has been singing for over 60 years - skiffle. folk, 50s rock'n'roll, jazz, blues, Americana plus songs for old folks and children. Depends on the environment - when singing for children and old folks it is obviously water. In other venues, a good real ale (or three) or red wine. If a sore throat or panic attack occurs, then an Irish whiskey or Southern Comfort always does the trick. But then I am not a full-time professional...…..
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