This shit is boring. Anybody agree?

As in during the song? Not Crap for Clutch's X-Ray Visions/horoscope bit.

Singer in my band once said "I'd like to introduce the band" and then introduced us to each other. That was a good joke.

It depends on the context.

My band does it, but we normally play 3-4 hour gigs (bar band playing mostly covers) and many people may not know the band. We'll take a few very short breaks between songs to mention the band name and the players.

If you're playing a 45-minute "show" set and the audience is mainly there to see that band, it's probably not necessary.

Anyway, I voted NC.

I like to do a brief introduction, just to let the audience know that none of us are named Gary.

Not crap, give the drummer some, ffs.
I like it when they do it while playing and each person does a little "wheedly-whoo" when it's their turn.

Having said that, lately I find myself annoyed by the 90's punk/indie "first names only" convention.
How many 7"s do you own that are like "(insert name of band here) is Andy, Nick, Brad, Matt." Come on.
I'm not saying I never participated in this practice, but it sure seems silly to me now.

Not crap, but it becomes crap when the singer introduces themself at the end.

Rock bands shouldn't do it. You all agreed to be Pink Spacewolves or whatever, no one needs to know about you as individuals. Now if a guest joins sure, introduce them, but keep it classy and brief.

penningtron wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 4:04 pmPink Spacewolves

Unironically great name.

Dave N. wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 3:47 pm I like to do a brief introduction, just to let the audience know that none of us are named Gary.

Are you in the band The Gary?