In our last post, we broke down how to strategically conquer your local circuit and expand your reach through the power of gig-swapping. But packing a room is only half the battle. If you want to make sure you get invited back to that room, and eventually graduate to the festival circuit, you need to master Gig Etiquette. You can have the best riffs in the world, but if you are a nightmare to work with behind the scenes, your journey ends right here in the local pub. Word

Let’s talk honestly. Jim and I have over 70 combined years of experience in the music industry. We have seen the landscape change drastically, but lately, we’ve noticed a frustrating trend: a massive rise in unearned expectation and, frankly, outraged entitlement from bands when they don’t get a slot. Every year, our inboxes are flooded with hundreds of variations of: “Hey, just found out about your festival, do you have any slots left for my band?” If that is your approa