Posts Tagged ‘shenandoah davis’

Occupational Hazards A musician's run-ins with sharp knives and rusty can openers
I am moving furniture to get ready for a house show. I pick up my 50 lb. keyboard and the 8 ft. bench under it teeters squarely onto my foot. I scream.
Read More
Singing in the Rain: A Musician’s Life in Seattle
It stays the same long enough to miss it, and it changes enough you don’t get sick of it for long.
Read More
No Soliciting: From Fan to Foe
Consider that each humble request you send out to your fans may eventually lead to a a lack of interest in your music, or worse, a loss of respect.
Read More
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
Now that I’m wrapping up a year of gainful employment, I realize that my touring was not unsuccessful—it was just not something that made me wealthy.
Read More
8 Things That Will Probably Happen To You On Tour
Playing pool is not exercise. Playing pinball is not exercise. You will gain weight. Prepare yourself now; surviving a tour is an art.
Read More
The Art of Gratitude
Sometimes a musician will come along who believes in you and your art, and who is willing to put in the hours without being compensated.
Read More
How to Book a Tour: A Timeline
Most venues start to fill up about 4 months in advance, so you should have your tentative dates mapped out about 6 months before you plan to leave.
Read More
Bandmates vs. Hired Guns
Do you treat the musicians in your band like equals, or do you treat them like your employees?
Read More