Hospitality Rider Guide: Healthy Eating on Tour

It is fun to ask for M&Ms with the brown ones removed. But the hospitality rider is actually about sustenance. If you eat pizza and beer every night for 60 days, you will get sick. And if you get sick, you cancel shows.

Be Specific, Be Reasonable

Ask for "Fresh fruit and vegetables (hummus, carrots, apples)" specifically. If you just say "Snacks", you get chips. If you just say "Dinner", you get pizza.

The Buyout

Sometimes, it is better to ask for a "Buyout" (cash) instead of food. If the venue has no kitchen, take the $150 and go to a good restaurant/supermarket. You will eat better.

Water

Never assume water is provided. Explicitly ask for "24 Bottles of Room Temperature Still Water for Stage" AND "24 Bottles for Dressing Room". Hydration is the only thing keeping your voice working.