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Unsolicited Advice

A series of posts about how we would improve the fan experience, what venues expect from bands and fans, and what bands need to survive the challenging times.
Unsolicited Advice: Remember the village
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice: Remember the village

Have fun at shows, but not at someone else's expense. And do not be an irresponsible burden to the band or the people working the venue.
02 Dec 2024 1 min read
Unsolicited Advice: Let bands play what works for them
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice: Let bands play what works for them

When it comes down to it, complaining about album-specific tours is just arguing about sequencing.
30 Nov 2024 2 min read
Unsolicited Advice: Clearly communicate your show times
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice: Clearly communicate your show times

Venues and concert promoters should provide clearly available intel for those who disregard the above and just want to see the headlining band. It's not a lot of work! There's only two steps.
16 Oct 2024 1 min read
Unsolicited Advice: Water should be free
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice: Water should be free

Water for free for everyone at a concert should be nonnegotiable. Feel free to offer expensive bottled options, but there should be plenty of water fountain/stations for everyone else.
16 Sep 2024 2 min read
Unsolicited Advice: See a band you don't know
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice: See a band you don't know

Make a habit of seeing a local show of a band you've never heard of. You are directly supporting live music, and are able to enjoy the experience with zero expectations.
09 Sep 2024 2 min read
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