Booking Gigs & Touring

How to Persuade People to Come to Your Show on a Weeknight
By Hugh McIntyre on May 20, 2015
Any band that’s toured at least once knows that attendance at shows varies not only city by city, but also day by day. Scheduling events...
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5 Things Your Band Needs to Know About Liability Insurance
By Lorena Hatfield on May 14, 2015
As a musician, practicing and scheduling performances can be time consuming – and business decisions such as purchasing liability insurance can sometimes fall off the...
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20 Ways to Better Promote College Gigs
By Dave McCubbin on March 10, 2015
What is the secret to being successful in the college entertainment market? Here we provide tips and tricks of how to assure that you are...
Dept. of Transportation Issues Final Rule On Air Travel with Musical Instruments
By Benjamin Ricci on January 29, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires...
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Taylor Swift, Spotify and the Musical Food Chain Myth
By Doria Roberts on November 18, 2014
I cannot tell you how happy I am that the conversation about Taylor Swift and Spotify is happening. Maybe people will start listening to what...
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What do local artists REALLY think of Asbury Park?
By Chris M Junior on November 6, 2014
Situated along New Jersey’s shoreline, Asbury Park often gets overshadowed by the Garden State’s more refined coastal communities. But when it comes to music history...
4 Ways to Get Paid on Tour
By JoAnna Carpentier on September 5, 2014
So, you’re about to book a show. Rad! As you probably know by now, there are a number of different ways that you can get paid for...
4 Tips for Successful Touring
By Devin Wright on August 28, 2014
What performer doesn’t love the thought of traveling from city to city performing for his or her biggest fans and making new fans along the...
7 Tips for Making Your DIY Tour Stand Out From the Competition
By Lee Duck on August 14, 2014
In my last article, we discussed ways in which you can plan and book a DIY tour that runs effectively, successfully, and within your budget. So...
3 Creative Ways to Make More Money Gigging
By Dave Kusek on August 6, 2014
Gigging and touring is the bread and butter for indie musicians today. Playing local gigs on the weekend with a few regional or national tours...