I was 22 when I got my first tour, and there was no specializing for me back then. There was only me, a tour manager, and a four-piece rock band (Jimmy Eat World) driving around the United States in a van. Opening the tour was another high-energy outfit from El...
How much sleep do you actually get in a night? In a week? In a month? In a year? You likely get much less than you think and if it is consistently 6 hours or less a night you are clinically sleep deprived. All those healthy habits you’re trying to pick up,...
Don’t say we didn’t warn you!… If you’re on tour you’ve no doubt anticipated the fleeting hours of a day off, the day’s adventure or lack thereof, or simply the solitude of your own hotel room where you may find solace from the unavoidable and...
Life on the road can ostensibly present endless images of adventure and a buoyant lifestyle. Travel can be a liberator from the mundane nature of the modern human work life. Most people embarking on the occasional plane trip deal with little to no consequences aside...
It can be tough to travel and eat well. When the time comes to make a list of bus stock foods on the tour bus, try making some better choices. It takes a bit of extra thought and time, but if we keep it simple and stick to a few rules we can maintain a healthy diet on...
In light of recent events in the world (Brussels attacks), even more specifically in the music industry (Paris attacks), we have never been made more keenly aware of the need for emergency procedures when on tour. These horrific attacks have sparked discussions...
