At Work:
A gig is a job – so the same rules apply: be on time, don’t take too many set breaks, be prepared to do your best and be professional at all times. The reputation you create will proceed you.
Sound check, balance, volume levels
Make sure the audience knows the name of your band
A good catchy opening line
Be adaptive to your environment – have a sense of humor
A musician under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a recipe for disaster
Merchandise for sale – CDs, t-shirts, stickers…door prizes
Have someone take good photos (video) for adding to your photo albums later – and schmooze with your fans! Get fan names to add to the photo narrative.
Collect emails, hand out biz cards, promote the next upcoming gig, get references
Something will probably go wrong, think through typical disasters and try to be prepared
Have a great time because you are doing what you love to do!

The Follow-up:
Let everyone know you had a great time and appreciate that they came to see you and thank the venue operators and staff
If you have a band following you, be polite and move your equipment as quickly as possible
Have your pre-appointed money collector do their job
Drop the rock star attitude – don’t get a big head
Respect the people around you and don’t burn any bridges
Learn from every experience
Add any upcoming gig or follow-up press release to your music profile. Show the world what you are about!

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