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Originally posted by Frosty Jack:
Number One Rule:
What happens on the road, stays on the road...
As for the rest, erm..
Make an effort not to get in each others faces too much.
Never discuss band politics when you're pissed.
Do something other than sit in a bar or the van waiting to play a gig. Get out and about, take a football or whatever. Saves you getting too pissed in the afternoon through boredom.
Remember that no matter how big you reckon you are in your hometown, when you walk into a venue somewhere else, to them you're nobody. Acting big is a sure way to get shot down. And be as professional as you can with setting up, soundchecking etc. The crowd's expectations will be higher for a touring band, so you have more to prove.
Remember to eat. It's easy to spend three weeks pissed and having nothing but the odd kebab and Ginsters, but you'll soon have no energy for the shows at night. All you can eat pizza places are your friend. Collect offer vouchers before you go.
Buy booze collectively to get case discounts.
Start smoking rollies instead..
Driver gets the best bed/chair/floor.
Get AA cover before you go.
If you get stopped by the feds, swallow your pride and be nice. Never try to be funny.
Have deodorant and chewing gum available at all times.
You can't have too much Gaffa tape.
Insert a tracking device into your drummer.
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Thats just about covered everything.....another couple of things about your driver (if its not a band member) make sure he's fed and watered on a very regular basis, dont all fuck off at the end of the show and leave him with all the gear....unless your paying him to do that of course.