I've played hundreds of shows around Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, LA, and surrounding areas. When the "headliner" doesn't go last, it's a dick move. I've usually been a mid-act. I like playing mid. Lots of crowd cross-over. But if I'm booked to headline, I'm going to close. Sure, closing a small local show usually yields a weak crowd, but to be the biggest draw and torpedo another act by making them close after you... every scene I've been in knows that's a dick move.
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Reply to comment by YahYahY in Musicians: If you are a headliner then play the headlining spot. by biingcherry_
I've played hundreds of shows around Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, LA, and surrounding areas. When the "headliner" doesn't go last, it's a dick move. I've usually been a mid-act. I like playing mid. Lots of crowd cross-over. But if I'm booked to headline, I'm going to close. Sure, closing a small local show usually yields a weak crowd, but to be the biggest draw and torpedo another act by making them close after you... every scene I've been in knows that's a dick move.