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
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
It’s inevitable, winter touring in North America is coming. For those of you that are fortunate to not experience a slushy, snowy, cold winter, you make me green with jealous rage. For the rest of us, Here are 5 Tips To Survive Winter Touring in 500 words or less. 1.Continue Reading
This topic is controversial. “Good” is a relative term depending on who you ask. That being said, there is a general set of qualities required in order for people to see your value. My old friend/colleague, drummer turned tech, and now a current account manager at a local production companyContinue Reading
Alright everybody, no more messing around. We’re in it, to win it. WE AIN’T HERE FOR THE FUN OF IT. Well… Some of us are but we can’t forget the number one rule… It’s the entertainment BUSINESS. Now that the world is opened back up and all of the crewContinue 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
This is the first article in our Short and Sweet section. Getting straight to the point in under 500 words. Here is the easy way to Calculate Fuel Cost When Budgeting For Tour. 1. Find Out How Many Miles You Will Be Driving Do the math on your routing toContinue 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
