The Band Leader’s Playbook
Stop losing money on chaotic text threads, missed deposit deadlines, and 2:00 AM split math. Run your live act like a pro.
What's Included in the 7-Piece Bundle
1. Gigging Contract & Rider Kit
Standardized legal and technical agreements to secure deposits, cancellation terms, and venue requirements.
2. Financial & Split Tracker
Automated spreadsheet to log gross payouts, travel expenses, and instantly calculate clean member commissions.
3. Event Logistics Planner
Master day-of schedules to keep your band, sound engineer, and venue coordinator completely aligned.
4. Live Setlist & Flow Planner
Frameworks for multi-set pacing, warm-up grooves, peak dance blocks, medleys, and encore slots.
5. Sub & Member Directory
Emergency master roster tracking core contacts and pre-vetted substitute musicians categorized by style and rate.
6. Client Booking Questionnaire
Pre-qualification intake forms capturing venue constraints, power access, and do-not-play lists before signing.
7. Review & Referral Email Template
High-converting follow-up sequence sent post-gig to secure 5-star Google reviews and turn one-off events into repeat bookings.
Built in the Trenches, Not a Corporate Office
Created by Xavier Gonzalez—Austin-based keyboardist, vocalist, and Musical Director for Cap City Band. Designed from real-world stage experience to solve late-night gig admin headaches so you can focus on the music.
