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
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
