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🐾 ASK AVA: What is an Advance?

Written on February 11, 2025. No Comments on 🐾 ASK AVA: What is an Advance?

Since my last blog, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from artists wondering if they are advancing their shows properly. I bet there’s a lot of you starting to play live events who hear “advance” and have no clue what it means!Let’s break it down for ya! What is an Advance? An advance is when an artist (or their team) goes over all the show details with the venue or promoter before the gig happens. This ensures everyone is on the same page about: Load-in and soundcheck times Tech setup and stage plot Backline (equipment provided by the venue or show...

Ask Ava: “What is it like backstage at a gig/concert?”

Written on January 14, 2025. No Comments on Ask Ava: “What is it like backstage at a gig/concert?”

Question from Atlas in Alberta, Canada: “What is it like backstage at a gig/concert?” Atlas! What an awesome question—backstage is one of the most fascinating parts of live music! As someone who spends all her time soaking in the energy and getting massaged behind the curtain, let me give you the full scoop on what happens backstage and how it can differ depending on the event, the people, and (most importantly) the planning. 🐾🎤 Backstage Basics First off, think of backstage as the nerve center of any live show. It’s where artists prepare, crew members hustle, and everything...

🐾 Introducing Ask Ava: Your Backstage Insider!

Written on December 18, 2024. No Comments on 🐾 Introducing Ask Ava: Your Backstage Insider!

Hey there, live music lovers, artists, and backstage enthusiasts! We’re thrilled to introduce Ask Ava, the newest (and furriest) member of the Lemmon Stage family, here to share behind-the-scenes insights, tips, and advice about the live music world. Whether you’re an artist preparing for your next gig, a fan curious about backstage life, or a live music professional looking for guidance — Ava’s got your back! Who’s Ava? Ava is our resident Chihuahua-Italian Greyhound mix who spends her days (and nights) hanging out backstage with some of the best artists, crews, and industry...