Traveling Outside the US

ErnestHernandez Joined: Jun 16, 2008 Posts: 592 The Alamo City, TX	Posted on May 03 2016 12:07 PM My band and I are getting ready to do a few shows outside of the US later this month and I've got my airline ticket, passport, carry on guitar...what else do I need to know about performing as a band outside the US? — https://kingpelican.bandcamp.com/ Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25568 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 03 2016 01:54 PM Take good Extension cords! — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
shake_n_stomp Joined: Jan 09, 2014 Posts: 615 Vancouver BC	Posted on May 04 2016 12:40 AM As a Canadian, I need a special performers visa to do any (ANY) performances in the USA. Even if it is a volunteer position. Simple. It is just the way it is. So, there may be permit or visa requirements for any public performances in the nations you are visiting. Plan this well in advance. Or at least familiarize yourself with such penalties if you do not follow protocol (and you are found out - a poster for a gig is a dead giveaway!). — Lorne The Surf Shakers: https://www.facebook.com/TheSurfShakers Vancouver BC Canada Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on May 11 2016 05:13 AM As a UK citizen, it costs about $1500 to get a visa to play in the USA. As a USA citizen you can come and play here for free. Don't ask me how that works, but check the visa situation for the country you're visiting. In Europe, the voltage is 220 ~ 240V ac 50Hz. This will affect your amps, but I doubt you're travelling with any amps! It may affect your pedal power supplies though. Generally you'll be playing for a fixed fee (often, this is nothing), or you may be playing for a percentage of the door charge. Playing for tips is very rare. Some places offer you a free beer, some places will pay you in beer. Travel is expensive in Europe, and train travel in the UK is very expensive and difficult compared to Europe. Accommodation can be very expensive, especially in cities but people are friendly and it never hurts to ask for somewhere to stay. If you decide to travel with your guitar, de tune the strings before boarding. I've heard some bands take the neck off and carry it on in hand luggage. In general, I would say the rest of the world is a lot safer than the USA, but don't leave your stuff unattended. Have fun and make lots of new friends. Everyone here is jealous! — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
caddady Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio	Posted on May 11 2016 05:58 AM eat everything, drink everything, talk to everyone, learn to cuss in the local language, don't be an ass (that's my job). they know you are a merican by your shoes. have fun. — http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz Top

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