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Use Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to Kill Your Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Posted: Jul 10, 2017

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**Guest post written by Jonathan Sexton, CEO of Bandposters.

"It’s hard to stay on top of all the things you have to do to break your band and make a living...To keep ahead of the game, time management is key. So we’ve put together a weekly calendar for you, with some helpful things you can do early in the week to help sell out your shows on the weekends..."

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How To Screw Up Your Gig Before You Even Show Up.

Posted: Nov 21, 2016

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by Jonathan Sexton, CEO of Bandposters.

"Touring and building a fanbase is hard, and its a ton of work. It takes a lot of organization, dedication, and hard work to be the band that rises above the rest. The fact is, there are so many things that can go wrong, and it starts from the time the show is booked until the time that the gig is over and you are trying to re-book the club..."

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7 Hacks To Get More People At Your Out-of-Town Shows

Posted: Nov 16, 2015

Category: Promotion

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**Guest post written by Jonathan Sexton, CEO of Bandposters.

Selling out shows in your hometown isn’t easy...Having lead time and a local tribe gives you an opportunity to do something special. But what do you do when you go out of town?..Here are a few ideas to get you started building your fanbase in a new place.

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5 Startups For Touring From SF MusicTech Summit That Every Indie Artist Should Know

Posted: Nov 25, 2014

Category: Technology

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**Guest post written by Dae Bogan of Dae Bogan Music.

Over the last six years, the SF MusicTech Summit has become a staple platform for the convergence of music, technology, and entrepreneurship in San Francisco. The summit has attracted attendees from around the world who’ve looked to SFMT as a place to learn, network, and get inspired. Here’s my list of 5 startups that every touring indie artist should know...

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