The Wonderlands playing on stage in front of their 12x20 Cloth Band Backdrop

7 Lessons I Learned When I Started My Touring Band

Every band sees stardom in their future. But the stats for bands that make it to venues with over 3,000 capacity are downright depressing. I'm still going strong in my band Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse that we started years ago -…
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How To Start A Band and Go On Tour

If you want to be in a band AND you want to go on tour but don’t know where to begin, you need to start here. Here are some things to consider and some tips I wish I knew when I was first starting my band. Should I Have A Big Band, Small…
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What Original Bands Can Learn From Tribute Bands

Tribute bands have been a staple of the live music scene for more than 30 years, and they are a section of the music industry that is here to stay.  The reason? They do great business in the venues where original bands can struggle to…
A crowd stands before an illuminated stage with a band playing on it at night. The backdrop is lit up yellow and reads "Dirty Deeds."

Can You Print Neon Colors On Backdrops? 

When it comes to having banners and printed backdrops made, people often have a dramatic vision in mind that’s full of neon colors, black light paint, glow paint, and all kinds of spectacular metallic effects. While this may look great in…
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What Is Jersey Mesh Material?

For band banners or backdrops, the choice of material is a significant one. Jersey mesh is an exceptional option for bands looking to make a lasting visual statement, and jersey mesh banners offer numerous benefits versus cloth band banners.  What…
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How To Improve Your Band Merch Table At Your Next Show

Almost 80 percent of merch sales happen at concerts. Beyond that, merch sales can quietly be a significant income stream for a band. In a world where it takes roughly 5000 streams on Spotify to barely make $20, all forms of income should be…
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25 Up and Coming Band To Look Out For In 2023

Are your playlists getting a bit stale? Trying to break out of your current listening patterns? We got you. Here, we present 25 up and coming bands and musicians to look out for in 2023. Your next roadtrip playlist will thank you. 1. Wednesday The…
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How Fast Can I Get A Band Backdrop Printed in 2025?

Your band just got a last minute gig opportunity at a great venue — but there’s one problem. It’s in four days, and you don’t have any marketing materials. You might rip it up on stage, but how will attendees know your name?  A band…
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Your Band Checklist: What You Need to Get Your Group Out There

As a budding musician or band, you have a lot of passion and drive to make it big. But no matter how talented your group is, it takes more than just playing great music to get noticed. To make a name for yourselves in the music industry, you…
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Design Tips to Enhance Your Band's Stage Presence

If you're in a band, then you know that not all gigs are created equal. Some shows are played in dingy bars with barely enough room to swing a cat. Meanwhile, others take place in huge arenas with state-of-the-art production values. No matter…