I’m gonna open this can of worms today and uncover the most sought after conspiracy in the touring world. I almost constantly hear “Do We Have Budget For That?” or, “Mgmt is being too cheap” or, my favorite, “It would be so much better if we just spent the money”.Continue Reading
We’ve all seen it. The constant gossiping, the whispers like no one can hear them, and the everlasting talking shit. If you’re not careful, Tour Poison is an infection that will overtake even the strongest of touring professionals. Here’s How To Stop Tour Poison In It’s Tracks. First, We’ll haveContinue Reading
So listen… I got burned last year on a tour. I took an investment gig with a ton of potential, then it all went to shit in the final days before the tour left. Looking back with 20/20 hindsight, everything is a little more clear. I feel wiser now thanContinue Reading
Let’s get this straight. There are lots of good drivers out there. There are even lots of really good drivers out there. But today we’re in search of that special ingredient that’s only common in the greats. In french, they have the perfect saying to encapsulate this. “Je ne saisContinue Reading
Alright, back at it with something a little more practical. I read a lot of books on how to be mentally tough, or how to have a morning routine like a CEO. The problem with all of these is that the majority are concept and general based ideas. That’s notContinue Reading
I don’t know if it’s a post-covid thing or not, but I’m filled with Gig Anxiety. Full honesty, I’ve been having a hard time getting to the finish line on a handful of gigs this year alone. Its hard to ignore how many roadies that I’m talking to out onContinue Reading
Alright here we go, the latest and greatest of the Short N Sweet section of Backstage Culture with “5 Supplements To Crush Your Load In”… in 500 words or less. (Who’s counting?) One of the main lessons that I’ve learned the hard way while touring is that You have toContinue Reading
Every tour has its own ecosystem, and within that ecosystem, the buses have their own as well. Just like in a situation at home with loved ones or roommates, quirks that you might not think are a big deal, can really add up and cause resentment over a long periodContinue Reading
We’ve tackled a lot of topics here at Backstage Culture. Some dicey, some… not so much. We’ve talked about quitting gigs the right way, talked about how to tell an artist that they need to improve, and even how to pack for tour. But this is the number 1 requestedContinue Reading
We’ve all been there. The first day on a new crew feels like the first day of school. It’s generally a little chaotic, exciting, and nerve-racking. The one difference is that you often have to live on a bus with a whole new bunch of strangers. And while these peopleContinue Reading
