My band has been together for a little over a year. I'm planning a tour for next Spring/Summer. This will be our first tour, and we are planning to tour the midwest. Areas such as Kansas City (where we currently are), Sioux City, Des Moines, etc... We have a van, but it's pretty run down, and has bad mileage. None of us can afford a new car/van and we're looking for some help. Does anyone have any advice on our transportation issue? Also, does anyone know of any good venues/bars in the midwest? I'm looking for any help/advice here on touring, so please take some time and give me some ideas.
Thanks.
2007-11-06 09:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
We're working on finding a tour manager, but at the moment, we don't have one. So any advice would be appreciated.
2007-11-06 09:10:09 · update #1
Look into a long-term rental of a van from Ryder, Hertz, U-Haul or one of those companies. It might be cheaper in the long run, and the expense is a total write-off tax wise.
The last thing you want is to be late or a no-show because of car trouble (or any reason).
The best thing you can do is be professional, show up on time in a reliable vehicle with reliable equipment... and do a great job, of course. Then you're likely to be asked back.
peace
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2007-11-06 09:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by OhYeah?! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u haul sell their old / extra trucks .. a manager is very much suggested.. very much...good management,,,, very helpful also watch and learn how they do it .. i would start off playing regularly with shows a days drive and work my way in a small circle around my area i am located and make the circle larger. also promotion by radio helps... make a demo 4 song and a promo pack and send it out to the radio... or try the reach them with their my space
2007-11-06 18:35:07 · answer #2 · answered by the madman is king 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you find a manager?
2007-11-06 17:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by Your Uncle Dodge! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋