If you\u2019re finding momentum at home with your music, it makes sense why you\u2019d want to expand your audience elsewhere through touring. The more shows you play, the bigger your audience will be, right? Maybe. Or maybe not. How successful your tours depend on a myriad of factors, but instead of going into those, let\u2019s focus on the realities of touring for unknown artists. If you\u2019re a developing artist, it\u2019s safe to assume your music isn\u2019t paying the bills yet. You might make a little bit from streaming revenue and a cut of the door from your shows every night, but is this enough to pay the rent\/mortgage\/student loans for you and your bandmates? Every day you spend on the road is most likely a day that you will lose money. Your bills at home won\u2019t stop just because you\u2019re pursuing your dream. Being out on the road also means being away from the stable job you have at home, unless you\u2019re lucky enough to have a remote job. But even if you do, most employers probably won\u2019t be down with the idea of people working and touring for months at a time.<\/p>\n