I spent $0 at your show. Here’s why.

September 19, 2016February 26, 2023 CD Baby

Don’t miss an opportunity to build a superfan relationship by blowing it at the merch table. Read More.

The Indie Artist’s Guide to Gigging: Booking Strategies

July 19, 2016February 6, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

Excerpted from our updated Indie Artist’s Guide To Gigging, this section focuses on booking strategies for acts trying to gain momentum and widen their base. Read More.

Five ways to get more gigs

July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 Billy Bones

If your goal is to get more gigs and play better venues, these five tips can help you make the most of your time and energy and give you a plan of attack. Read More.

Gigging, touring, and performance contract tips

November 27, 2013October 18, 2016 Michael Gallant

The great drummer Art Blakey once said, “If you’re not appearing, you’re disappearing.” That’s the bottom line. The way the music business is structured, the live end is all-important to most artists. The talent buyers at venues are in the business of booking talent. Ideally, artists go through dedicated booking agents. That is the goal then, to ultimately attract a booking agent to represent you. Read more.

The indie artist’s guide to gigging and touring

February 20, 2012February 6, 2018 Disc Makers

Updated September 2017. Our indie guide to gigging includes posts that will help you transform your performances, travel smarter, maximize merch sales, and book better gigs. Read More.

Staying healthy on tour is not as hard as you think

How to Be Healthy on Tour

February 2, 2012January 16, 2019 Carolyn Stanish

Being healthy is not just about what you eat, it’s about how you live. Making a commitment to eating better and living a healthier life while on the road with your band can provide you with more energy, better moods, and greater self-esteem – all of which can positively affect your songwriting, performances, and relationships. Read more.

A familiar looking tour van ready to test the rigors of the touring.

Tips for Surviving and Thriving on Tour

January 18, 2012January 15, 2019 Michael Gallant

Taking your music on the road is a great way to reach new audiences, see the world, and hopefully have a grand adventure — but any touring veteran will tell you that it’s not as easy as it looks. From maintaining peace amongst band members and staying healthy, to dealing with substandard accommodations and endless hours in transit, spending time on the road can present unique and unforeseen challenges.