Category: Touring
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Understanding Why Artists Like Taylor Swift Might Avoid Meet-and-Greets
Meet-and-greets have long been a cherished tradition in the music industry. Fans save up, sometimes for months, eagerly awaiting that magical moment when they can stand face-to-face with their musical heroes. For many, it’s a chance to express gratitude, share a personal story, or simply revel in the aura of someone who has soundtracked their…
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How To Create The Perfect Setlist: A Comprehensive Guide For Musicians
Live performances play a vital role in the success of many musicians and bands and are often a crucial part of their careers. The energy and connection created between artists and audiences during a live show is truly special. One of the critical components of a successful live performance is a well-planned setlist. But how…
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How To Stay Healthy On Tour: A Guide For Musicians
Touring is a crucial aspect of a musician’s career, allowing them to connect with fans, build their brand, and showcase their talent to a wider audience. However, the hectic schedules, long hours, and frequent travel that come with touring can be physically and mentally exhausting, leaving musicians vulnerable to health problems and burnout. Despite these…
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Showcasing Your Sound: How To Book Live Shows & Build A Following (6 Steps)
As a musician, booking shows is an essential part of building your career and gaining exposure for your music. Live performances are a powerful way to connect with your audience and build a loyal following, and can even lead to bigger and better opportunities down the line. However, booking shows can be a daunting task,…
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The Benefits Of Hiring A Merch Manager For Your Music Career
As a touring band or music artist, selling merchandise can be a significant source of additional revenue and a way to establish and promote your brand. However, managing the logistics of producing, distributing, and selling merchandise on tour can be overwhelming and time-consuming, taking away from the focus on creating and performing music. This is…
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10 Tips For Booking A Successful First Tour For Your Band
As a band, going on tour can be an incredibly exciting and rewarding experience. It’s a chance to connect with new audiences, build your fanbase, and gain exposure. However, booking a successful first tour requires a lot of planning, hard work, and dedication. To help you plan and execute a successful tour, we’ve compiled a…
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A Fan’s Guide To Meet & Greets: Tips & Tricks For Making It Memorable
Meet-and-greets are a popular event before or after concerts where fans can meet their favorite artists or bands. These exclusive events require an additional ticket purchase or a VIP package. Meet-and-greets allow fans to connect with their idols in person and create long-lasting memories. This article will discuss the benefits of meet-and-greets and how they…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know Musicians Do After A Concert
If you’ve ever been to a concert, you know how exhilarating it can be. The energy, the music, the crowds – it’s an experience like no other. But have you ever wondered what happens after the show? What do the musicians do once they’ve left the stage? As it turns out, most bands have a…
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The Ins & Outs Of Touring In A Van & Making It A Comfortable Experience
Touring in a van is a rite of passage for many bands. It’s a way to get out on the road, play shows, and connect with fans. While it may not be the most glamorous way to travel, it’s a cost-effective and practical option for many bands, especially those just starting out. In this article,…
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How To Create A Successful Live Performance Experience (With Examples)
A successful live performance can make or break a musician’s career. A poorly executed performance can turn off potential fans, while an outstanding performance can solidify an artist’s place in the industry and build their fanbase. Successful live shows require careful planning, preparation, and execution—the benefits of getting it right are well worth the effort.…
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Do Bands Actually Need A Bass Player?
Bass is an integral component of music and provides a solid foundation for the rhythm and harmony of a song. It sets the tempo and groove, helps to anchor the rhythm section, and adds a different layer of harmony to the music. However, not all bands require a bass player. The importance of a bass…
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12 Ways Musicians Take Showers On Tour
Unless you’re the Rolling Stones, there are few luxuries when touring with a band. You spend most of your time on the road and at venues. There’s not much space to move around and little privacy. But what about one of the most basic human needs: showering? When it comes down to it, how do…
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The Real Reason Why Bands Play Faster Live
Imagine you’re standing in the front row at a concert. You’re there to see your favorite band — it’s loud, people are packed in tight behind you, the musicians you idolize seem like they’re only inches away, and they’re playing your favorite songs of all time. But something sounds very different — the songs you’ve…
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12 Things Musicians Actually Do Before A Show (With Examples)
Whether you’re in a band or not, it can be easy to wonder what musicians do before a concert. Typically, there are quite a few preparations that musicians will take before getting on stage to perform. What do musicians do before a show? Before a show, musicians travel to the venue, set up their gear, perform…
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How Do Bands Travel Overseas: The Ultimate Checklist
Traveling overseas can be a hassle — you have to worry about transportation, communication and organization. Just imagine trying to coordinate several concerts, arrange to ship thousands of dollars in equipment and make money on top of all that. If you’re a band touring overseas you have a lot of work to do before you…
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10 In-Depth Answers To FAQ’s About Soundcheck
Every time I play a show, I always love watching the other bands and artists do their soundcheck. It’s suspenseful hearing the little pre-views of carefully dialed-in bass tones and guitar effects. It’s fascinating and sometimes comical to hear how a vocalist decides to put their own spin on, “Check! One! Two! Czechoslovakia! Check!” No…
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The Truth About Why Bands Still Do Encores
When the crowd dies down after a show’s big finale, the band leaves the stage, but the fans know it’s not time to clear out of the venue yet. The faint cry of an “encore” echoes through the audience and grows louder as other fans join in. Encore! Encore! Encore! And with just a few…
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Why Do Concerts Have Opening Acts?
Usually, when you go to a concert, one or two artists will perform before the main event. Having an opening act, or “opener” is a tradition that touring musicians have followed for decades. But why do concerts have opening acts? Concerts have opening acts because they provide additional entertainment and create opportunities for the headliners,…
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How Long Does It Take To Set Up A Stage For A Concert?
Here’s a fun fact: setting up a concert stage takes a lot of work. Every band and crew knows what it takes to set up their gear, run lights, test sound, and then double-check it all again (just to be safe). But the average person might be surprised to learn how long it takes, from…
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11 Legitimate Ways Touring Musicians Do Laundry On The Road
Trying to figure out how you will get some laundry done on tour? We get it — when you’ve been on the road for three weeks, finding a quick and easy place to wash the band’s dirty laundry seems like an emergency. But taking the time to occasionally wash your clothes doesn’t have to be…
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Where Do Musicians Sleep On Tour?
Touring is one of the most glamorized aspects of being a musician. But for many touring acts, especially those just getting started, there can be some unexpected surprises, like where you might have to sleep on your first few tours. Where do musicians sleep on tour? Touring musicians sleep where they can. Depending on a…
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5 Reasons Why Musicians Use Rugs On Stage
At concerts and music festivals around the world, rugs are frequently used by bands and musicians on stage. Beyond the obvious decoration and visual aesthetic purposes, rugs provide important benefits to many performers. But for most people, it isn’t always clear why a band or musician would use rugs on stage. Bands play on rugs…
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What Time Do Concerts Actually Start?
If you’ve never been to a concert before, you should know that the music doesn’t actually start when the doors open. The time between what’s printed on the ticket and when the music typically begins can drastically change from performance to performance. So what time do concerts actually start? Concerts start when the doors open,…
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Why Do Bands Change Guitars During Shows?
There are several reasons why a band or guitarist would change guitars during a show. Understanding what motivates different aspects of live music can deeply enrich the experience the next time you see your favorite band. Why do bands change guitars during shows? Bands change guitars to quickly utilize different tunings, variations in tone, and…
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The Real Reason Why Bands Have Two Drummers (With Examples)
Having two drummers in a band can sometimes seem just a bit excessive. Even though it may look strange at first, there’s typically a legitimate reason (or two) behind a band adding a second or even third drummer. Why do bands have two drummers? Bands have two drummers to create a thicker, fuller, or denser…