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...
Category: Touring
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...