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Posted On: July 27th 2026, 11:59 pm
Recently, I played a string of dates and it reminded me of some of the “road rules” that I have picked up over the past 25 years.
• Learn songs before rehearsals
• Be a decent hang
• No shorts on stage
• Say please and thank you
• Do not debrief the details of the set on stage
What are some of yours?
• Learn songs before rehearsals
• Be a decent hang
• No shorts on stage
• Say please and thank you
• Do not debrief the details of the set on stage
What are some of yours?
Comments (9)
3 months agojonathancarman
Quadruple check that you turned your snares back on. I’m the fucking WORST.
3 months agoholeinthewallmastering
-Know the load out tetris routine in your sleep. -Passenger seat is the navigator / overnight co-pilot. -Thank the sound guy / other bands. -Verbally confirm who has the van keys for the night. -Bring a soldering iron on tour. -Leave time for the backroads.
3 months agojvrgrom
1. Don’t be a dick 2. Always keep snacks in the van 3. Do not tell the audience that loved you that you personally think you played like shit (this one is a challenge for me…) 4. Dummy check everything, and label all your shit (I use fluorescent orange surveyors tape to mark every single cable, case, and amp) 5. Don’t be a dick
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