Download a free copy of CD Baby’s Touring Guide. Whether you hit the road for 3 months at a time or just tour regionally on 3-day weekends, Touring as an … Continue reading
touring
Bandago: Affordable Van Rental for Touring Bands
Touring Outside Your Home Turf: How Bandago Can Help This post was written by guest contributor Richard Lee Jackson of the band Enation. ——————- If you’re an independent touring band … Continue reading
What Do You Still Have to Learn About Live Performance?
Argghh! May– that frustrating time when the seasons haven’t quite made up their minds yet, flitting between cold snaps and heat waves. There’s one good reason to be thankful that … Continue reading
Top 3 Ways to Promote Your Music If You Don't Perform Live
What’s the last band you recall “making it” without touring? Ummm…. Nilsson comes to mind (and that was in the 1960’s). The list of non-touring pop stars is probably not … Continue reading
My Album is Finished — Now What?
Ten cardboard boxes arrive in the mail containing a thousand shrink-wrapped CDs. You’re feeling pretty proud. All those precious hours writing, practicing, scrimping & saving, recording… All for NOTHING!!! … … Continue reading
Why Music Venues Are Totally Lost: An Open Letter from a Professional Musician
Jazz musician Dave Goldberg wrote a pointed and darkly humorous open letter to LA club owners that I thought was worth sharing. In it, he argues that it’s actually a … Continue reading
How to Get Booked at a Music Festival
Yeah. I know it’s still chilly out, but now is the time to start thinking about summer festivals. Bookers and promoters get rolling on these things early, so it helps … Continue reading
Is Your Music Career Up In Smoke?
An estimated 443,000 deaths occur each year in the United States due to smoking. And it’s not just the smokers who are dying either, as approximately 46,000 of those annual … Continue reading
Advancing Your Show – How to Confirm Gig Details Ahead of Time for Peace of Mind
The gig is booked and you’re stoked to play your hometown venue even though the club has changed owners since you last played there 5 years ago. It’s the … Continue reading
Tweeting on Tour – Essential Tips for Using Social Media on the Road
There’s no better time to engage your audience online than when you are on tour. Ramping up your online presence before, during, and after your tour will increase your concert … Continue reading