Get out there and play two hundred shows as soon as possible.
The wild assortment of problems you will have to deal with is good for you. Both in regards to life on the road and the show itself.
After two hundred raise the bar for what you say Yes to.
No more driving one-offs 800 miles away.
No more booking the side stage at the metal festival when you’re a bluegrass band.
No more being surprised when the attendance ends up falling (or rising) to the level of marketing, advertising and fan communication that went into increasing attendance.
»» After two hundred shows you should be able to answer the questions…What makes saying yes to this show worthwhile? What are the reasons to believe it will be well attended? When you wake up the morning of the show, will you be glad you said yes?
