In this episode of the Music Business Newsletter with Matthew Rix, I read one of the funniest (and most painfully real) emails I’ve ever gotten from a touring band.
A bassist, van-sleeper, and unofficial band therapist, wrote in about a problem every road warrior has faced:
They drive 8 hours to a gig… unload the gear… walk into the venue… and find out the show’s been canceled.
No text. No call. No warning. Just an empty stage and a crushed dream.
To make matters worse, he admits the band doesn’t do any advancing no contracts, no confirmation emails, just good vibes and Instagram DMs. The result? Door splits that never split and road trips that end in heartbreak and bar food.
In this video, I break down:
-Why this happens (and how to prevent it)
-How to properly advance your shows
-How to protect yourself financially when doing door splits
-The simple steps that make you look professional to promoters
If you’re a band that’s ever shown up to a venue just to find out you’re not playing tonight this episode is for you.
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