It’s been a while for all of us, and let’s be serious… We all miss staying in hotels. The polished lobbies, the fresh linens, the overpriced room service, and most importantly, the tiny taste of personal space – even if it is for a limited time. We’re all aware thatContinue Reading
Roadies are notoriously hard to buy for. Typically, they already have a plethora of black T-Shirts, black hoodies, and black pants. So if you’re looking for some gift ideas for the favorite Roadie in your life, here’s the ultimate guide to the holidays in 2020 with the Top 8 ChristmasContinue Reading
There’s no doubt about it, 2020 has been a doozie so far. With this whole world still pretty well shut down, it’s hard to keep our eyes on the prize and remember what it’s like to work at concerts. Things will never be the same. With what feels like endlessContinue Reading
Ok, I’m excited. I’ve started to receive emails from people all across the world with questions about different aspects of the culture surrounding touring and backstage life. This is exactly what we’re trying to create here at Backstage Culture. I couldn’t be happier. Last week, I got an email fromContinue Reading
Let’s face it, something as basic as a display of food and drinks on a table in the dressing room is one of the most important components of any gig. In this article, we’re going to go through a bunch of steps on how to properly make and utilize aContinue Reading
This has been THE question in the industry for as long as I can remember. From my first thought of wanting to be a part of it all, it’s been instilled in my brain that my resume doesn’t matter. But is that actually true? So look, I have to sourceContinue Reading
Look, I know it’s easy to get lost in all the terms and the slang. But here are a bunch of words and common phrases that you’ll hear while touring, advancing, or even in a bunch of these articles. Some technical, some… not so much. This list will never beContinue Reading
This is the number one battle for any road dog. Everything is going great leading up to the tour, But once the first day hits, it’s a different story altogether. The deeper you get into the run, the more tired you get. There’s nothing worse than a mid-tour burnout. I’mContinue Reading
In the previous article about becoming a road dog, we talked about knowing the positions, what they’re referred to, and what exactly it is that they do. Here’s a breakdown of a bunch of jobs (on and off the road) that are vital to a successful tour. We’re gonna useContinue Reading
