11/17/2018 0 Comments On Band Etiquette - IIPacking your equipment tightly and efficiently is wise and courteous to both your bandmates and fellow bands.
When it comes time to tour, you need to know everything you need to bring and balance that with available space. A small, 4'x8' trailer can haul a quartet's worth of equipment and some extras. If you have to pack everything in a small car, have the drummer nest drums inside each other and get to shows early for drum tuning, or borrow often. A roof rack may unfortunately reduce your fuel mileage greatly, due to air resistance, but it packs merch and suitcases. If space is tight, bring less clothes, wear them more than once, try not to sweat so much, and do laundry when hospitality is available. When you pack everything in, keep crucial items easy to reach. Maintain good security with locks and supervision so nothing gets stolen - sleep in the car if you feel the need. When in doubt, buy more locks. When you're at a show, leaving your equipment strewn about is rude. It's like leaving your toys around the house for someone to step on it. Also, it's easier for things to get lost or forgotten at the venue. So, when loading into the venue, discuss where each band will place all their equipment. Determine who's borrowing to reduce space. Pack equipment into the designated spaces tightly, utilizing stacking, to leave room for other bands and walking room for venue employees, customers, and fans. Packing tight and keeping the venue clean are small details that boost your professionalism and help you to keep playing the same venues with the same bands.
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