The kid who drove his dad’s van for our PA equipment to Alabama this weekend came up to me after the show and said “You know, you make some really funny faces when you play.”

I don’t know what to do about that.

I feel the music & my body just moves… which includes my facial muscles. I watched the video of the show and I was a little shocked. I do make funny faces… and it’s not “cool” – I look like a dweeb. My facial contortions come mainly in the form of biting my lower lip, sticking out my tongue – which I do anyway when I’m deep in thought, or scrunching up my face.

I mean, there are some songs that when I hit that groove… no telling what I’ll do.

I’m officially self-conscious.

Is there an etiquette book for female bass players?

“Women who play the electric bass guitar should never move around the stage. They must always be conscious that others will be looking at them and must compose themselves in a ladylike manner. Facial contortions are definitely unacceptable, as they are truly atrocious and will mar the face of any proper lady.”

I’m not quite sure what to do – if I should do anything or let it go.

I really haven’t seen any female bass players who really do stuff like that – I mean, I haven’t seen Kim Deal play much (in the Pixies), but I’ve heard she’s pretty expressive… but D’arcy from Smashing Pumpkins is a rock. And Paz from Zwan and A Perfect Circle is a pixie – she’s just cute when she plays – and I’m sure the guys are ALL paying attention to her legs… er… chops . Well, Kim Coletta from Jawbox is a pretty wacky bassist, so I guess I can feel a little better.

now I’ve just gotta put together some semblance of a wardrobe to go with my wackiness…