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We often find ourselves backstage when our artists are on the
road. We had the privilege to hang out behind the scenes at a
recent Mastodon/Opeth/Ghost show, and it got us thinking about
backstage conduct. Below are three important guidelines to follow
if you find yourselves backstage at a gig.
1.
Let people work.
You might be there to have a good time, but most people are
there to do a job. Don’t mess with that. Avoid talking
to people who are setting up equipment or are otherwise busy
doing something. If you see people carrying stuff, hug the
wall.
2. Don’t
take anything without being offered.
Any food or beverages, including beer, have been provided
for the artists. Partake if you’re offered (and do
not overindulge), but if you aren’t offered, don’t
even ask.
3. Be respectful.
This rule is the sum of the others. Be invisible. Speak
when spoken to. Don’t go looking for pictures and
autographs—almost everyone is on the job, including
the artists. They’re mentally preparing for their
gig before the show and trying to relax and unwind afterward.
Backstage is the last place they want to deal with an
uber fan. Respect that.
If that sounds a bit harsh and a bit
stuffy, them’s the breaks. The show is onstage, not backstage.
The likelihood that you’re going to party like a
rockstar is very small—that stuff rarely happens
at venues anymore. It doesn’t necessarily mean that
you’re going to get stone cold treatment, either—artists
and roadies and backstage crew are like anyone else. Some
will want to hang out, others won’t. Just play it
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