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Need to clear head cold for gig!

02 Jun 19 - 04:23 AM (#3994874)
Subject: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: GUEST,Fyldeplayer

Any quick remedies to get me through the evening? Heavy cold came out of nowhere and I really want to do the next gig. Help!! Currently tucked up with Day Nurse ( oh matron! )


02 Jun 19 - 04:28 AM (#3994879)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: Gordon Jackson

Otrivene metered dose.


02 Jun 19 - 10:34 AM (#3994925)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: Dave the Gnome

I always find a couple of whisky and Lemsips work for me. Not sure what it would do to your performance though :-O

:D


02 Jun 19 - 10:39 AM (#3994927)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: GUEST,Richard Robinson

Seconded - Otrivine is very effective for drying a dribbling nose ("Trust me, I'm a clarinettist"). Don't leave it till the last minute, last time I needed it it took a couple of hours to take effect.


02 Jun 19 - 10:46 AM (#3994928)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: Gordon Jackson

Really? I used it for s bunged-up nose, and it works in a few seconds!


02 Jun 19 - 12:50 PM (#3994947)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: GUEST,Some bloke

Been head cold / mucus / cough for over a week now and had to be out singing four nights...

Sinutab seems to stop the mucus for a while, Fisherman's Friend allows me to hear myself and avoiding deep breath songs or introducing more breathe points helps with the need to cough.

Plus the "waffle whilst tuning" can be all about the pros and cons of sucking a fisherman's friend. You'd be surprised how many actually haven't heard it.....


03 Jun 19 - 04:02 AM (#3995030)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: Black belt caterpillar wrestler

Vocal zones are good because they stick to the teeth and you can still sing while you have one in your mouth!

Robin


04 Jun 19 - 11:31 AM (#3995233)
Subject: RE: Need to clear head cold for gig!
From: Brian Peters

Another vote for Vocalzones.