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
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 did it! Another lap around the sun, another couple hundred gigs, and another pile of countless nights that you’ll kinda remember. Is it just me or does it feel like 2019 again? With a new year rolling over it gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect. Here areContinue Reading
Love it or hate it, Two-Way radios are the unsung hero of touring communication. The days of flickering a flashlight from side-stage should be left in the past where they belong. Although for some reason, when I’m handing out radios on the first morning, I’m unpleasantly greeted with sighs andContinue Reading
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people run around the fact that they don’t know the answer to something. If you don’t know, be honest about it. Not only is it OK, but it’s actually preferred. But the question that runs through everyone’s mind is “how do IContinue Reading
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
This quarantine shit is crazy. Week 8 or 9 of being locked inside is taking its toll. I’m gonna talk about how this has affected me directly as a crew guy. I’m looking forward to connecting on socials to see where everyone’s at. I don’t want this to be aContinue Reading
