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Location vs. Cost: Touring U.S. Cities

Location vs. Cost: Touring U.S. Cities

By Ryan Van Etten on 11/07/2010

What’s normal in New York is not normal in Fargo. Location changes costs. You’re in a touring band? You might want to consider this when booking shows and pricing merch/tickets. Expect higher expenses in the more expensive cities, but at the same time, expect fans to be willing to pay relatively more. To help gauge the spectrum, here’s a comparison of living costs in 100 U.S. cities that may be on your tour map.

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Connect with the Buzz in your Music Scene

Connect with the Buzz in your Music Scene

By Ryan Van Etten on 09/18/2009

Fans want to connect with musicians. Musicians want to connect with fans. Fans want to connect with fans. How are they all connecting in 2009? Social platforms such as Twitter, Ustream, and Facebook allow artists to communicate and interact directly with their fans. Direct communication bridges the abyss dug by decades of record label domination.

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