Rituals, Responses, and Relaxation

This chapter explores personal rituals and routines that help manage pre-performance nerves, including experiences with calming practices like making ginger turmeric tea. The speakers also share humorous anecdotes about forgetting lyrics during performances and discuss the dynamics of leadership and collaboration within a band setting. Additionally, they address the challenges of creativity in the music industry, the importance of work-life balance, and the blend of highbrow and lowbrow entertainment as a means of relaxation.