How to plan a live rock or blues show.

Useful decisions about the room, the band and the audience—before the gear list.

01 — Start with the room

Share the venue, indoor or outdoor footprint, audience estimate and where people will stand. Describe stage orientation and nearby buildings.

Collect every act’s stage plot, input list, backline requests and changeover timing. Flag essential gear and flexible substitutions.

Sound, lighting, staging, power, video and timing interact. Share the run of show and day-of decision maker.

Set load-in access, weather plan, crew calls and teardown. Confirm permits with the venue and local authorities.

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