The Flatliners – TOUR TIPS

This set of Tour Tips was written by the punk/reggae band, The Flatliners. You can check out their tips for touring, after the break.

1. Don’t Be Lazy!
See all that you can see, do all that you can do. You’ve been afforded a great opportunity to see parts of the world simply because you play music. Don’t let it all pass you by.

2. Don’t Be A Pain in the Ass!
Unless you’re touring as a One-Man/Woman Show, you’re traveling as one part of a group. Don’t make everyone wait for you at every corner of the day. Be respectful of the group!

3. Don’t Overpack!
It’s inevitable that you’ll collect a few memories in the form of tangible objects out on the road. And there’s an even better chance of you picking up a few band t-shirts from the bands you share the stage with on your tour. Keep that in mind when you’re trying to pack 25 of your favourite t-shirts into your tiny suitcase.

4. The All Important Stage Clothes!
About to head out for several weeks on the road? Do yourself a favour and set aside 1 or 2 sets of clothes to exclusively wear on stage. Stage lights are hot, and it’s more fun to jump around on stage than to stand there like a dead fish. Odds are you’ll likely ruin a few shirts from playing hot, sweaty shows. So nip that in the bud and seal the stinky, salt-stained fate of a couple in particular, and in turn save the rest of your wardrobe and your band-mates noses from a nasty tour stench.

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