Touring can be just as tough mentally as it is physically. Here are some grounded, road-tested ways to keep your head straight when life gets loud.

What really happens during that stretch between load-in and load-out? From naps to late-night laughs, here’s how crew use that elusive downtime.

When a tour job falls through, it hits hard. Here’s how roadies cope, recover, and keep things moving when plans change last minute.

From bunk etiquette to DIY laundry, every roadie has an opinion. These are the touring debates that split the crew—and why no one really agrees.

It takes more than just roadies to keep a tour rolling. Here's a breakdown of the key crew roles you’ll come across—and what each one really does.

Touring teaches you things no manual ever could. These are some of the lessons that stuck with me—and might just help you stay ahead on the road.

Coming off tour can hit harder than you’d expect. Here’s a look at the often-overlooked shift from life on the road to life at home—and how to manage it.

Coffin lock gone? No stress. Here’s a straightforward fix that can save your stage deck mid-tour—without needing a full rebuild.

Before the first truck rolls out, here’s what you should be double-checking with your stage supplier to avoid stress later down the line.

Being a roadie isn’t all backstage passes and chaos. Let’s set the record straight on the myths that still cling to life on the road.

Touring isn’t just late nights and city-hopping—it's a tightly timed machine. Here's how understanding the schedule can help you work smarter, not harder.

Rounding out the trilogy, this last instalment covers the terms that tend to trip people up. Learn the lingo and you’ll blend in with the best of them.

You’ve got the basics down—now let’s go a bit deeper. This follow-up unpacks more touring terms that will help you feel clued in from day one.

If you're new to the touring world, it helps to speak the language. Here’s a breakdown of key terms every roadie should know before hitting the road.

Not all tools are created equal. This rundown covers the essential power tools every set carpenter should have packed and ready to go on the road.

Festival life is a whole different beast. From unpredictable builds to long days in the elements, here's what set carpenters can expect out on the circuit.

Starting out in touring? These common missteps can trip you up early. Here are three pitfalls rookies often stumble into—and how to dodge them.

While the crowd watches the main event, set carpenters are hard at work keeping the wheels turning backstage. Here’s a look at what really goes on behind the curtain.