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Originally Posted by xcult_classicx
(Post 455100)
then again, it's the Funeral Diner dudes, i think that sort of follows that people would know where they'd be going. anyway, guys, could you give us any tips for touring? O_O this is going to be our first tour evar
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- People fart. Get use to it, you'll be stuck together for a long time.
- Don't spend money on soda and snacks at gas-stations, it really starts to add up in cost.
- Take food with you. A jar of peanut butter and a loaf of bread will last you for days.
- Fights are inviteable. Be prepared for the worst, but always have a good time so you can look back at stuff and laugh about it.
- Don't be bummed if you play a show for 5 or 10 people. Every band on tour runs into that situation sooner or later. Try to think positive. If you played for 5 people last night, then think of it as an improvement if you play for 10 people the next night.
- Bring toilet paper.
- Baby Wipe showers. always have some bottled water or a nalgene with water in it. you never know when you'll be sleeping in the van and brushing your teeth on the side of the road or a gas station parking lot.
- Don't piss of the locals
- Wear a condom, AND pull out
- Don't **** with anyone that handles your food
- Don't bring either: 1) your girlfriend, or 2) your dog
- Always keep your van locked. In larger cities, try backing your vechile near walls so it's impossible to pull gear out, because people can and will try to jack your ****. Try to find places where you can store your gear at night, like a venue or someones house.
- Buy a radio shack charger to stick in your car charger... it's cheap, and it'll keep everyone happy (cell phones, iPods, laptop, etc. etc.)
- I don't know what the law is over there, but please keep in mind, you can still get a parking ticket while sleeping in your car.
- Always try to keep a good reputation and stay positive. This way, you can get a better chance at staying somewhere to sleep at night, and you'll really help build connections for future tours and maybe even make some life-long friends.