yep. Also, now especially, you really have to question whether it is actually worth touring for a more than a few days unless you have some national press coverage or some sort of big release to promote. All the stories of touring being the most fun you can have are true, but turning up to play an empty gig in blackpool filled with weird bands (i can't even be arsed describing how bizarre this one gig was) and not being paid and then the accomodation you were supposed to have doesn't exist and then having to drive somewhere whilst knackered, angry, cold and demoralised happens a lot. Unless you book properly. Playing empty gigs when you aren't getting a guaranteed payment is stupid, make sure you only play venues where you get contracts signed before so you can afford to stay on the road for mroe than a few days! You do pretty much have to take whatever you can get. Unless of course one of your mates happens to work for some music industry people and then they get you ridiculous touring support slots when you aren't very good at all. That makes it much easier!
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