The Side Door Sitdown
In a world where everything is free, the work of the artist has been devalued to the point where independent musicians are in crisis. Live performance is one of the few places left where artists can truly gain more control, connection and financial security. Whether you're booking your first tour, trying to sell more tickets, or running an indie venue, The Side Door Sitdown podcast offers practical tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and real advice from people making it work.
Episodes
In this episode of The Side Door Sitdown, Laura Simpson sits down with indie music hero Kelly McMichael to talk about finding your front person energy while managing all the things that come with being an independent artist.
From balancing time for your art with answering emails, to learning how to delegate tasks to your band, Kelly shares candid insights from her own journey as a musician navigating the DIY world.
Whether youâre ste...
đď¸ This episode of The Side Door Sitdown features JUNO-winning artist and Side Door co-founder Dan Mangan, and itâs packed with advice for artists who want to tour independently and build a sustainable career without burning out.Side Door co-founders Dan Mangan and Laura Simpson sit down to share real-world advice for independent musicians looking to build sustainable touring careers.Whether youâre planning your first tour or look...
đď¸ This episode of The Side Door Sitdown is all about self-booking tours as an independent artist â no agent, no manager, just grit and a game plan.
Independent artist Eric Kane shares exactly how he self-booked his Leave It All Behind tour across Western Canada â no booking agent, no manager, just strategy, hustle, and heart. In this candid interview, Eric walks us through the tools he used, how he reached out to venues (even ones...
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