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

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

Post-tour blues

Whether you like it or not, the post-tour blues are extremely real. The highs of the lifestyle are very high and the lows feel like absolute rock bottom. When you come home, it hits you like a ton of bricks. I read an article a long time ago about anContinue 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

Alright, if you wanna lose faith in humanity, travel international economy class without status. These flights are the epicenter of the leisure traveler. From arriving at the airport to check-in to walking out of customs on the other side, this is the god damn worst. Let’s not get it twisted.Continue Reading

On the previous article on How to Get into Touring, I mentioned Input Lists and Stage Plots, their importance, and how to make them. For those of you that already know what they are, bare with me for a minute. Input Lists An Input List is exactly what it soundsContinue Reading