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# How Often Should You Play? 6 Drawbacks To Playing More Shows
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/how-often-should-you-play-6-drawbacks-to-playing-more-shows/
- Published: 2013-04-30T09:01:59.000Z
- Updated: 2013-04-30T09:01:59.000Z
- Description: It’s great to play shows to build a fanbase, but playing too often may actually hurt you. On Music Think Tank, Simon Tam gives you reasons why you should limit. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/04/how-often-should-you-play-6-drawbacks-to-playing-more-shows.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, Music Think Tank, goals, Natalie Cheng, shows, Simon Tam, venue, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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It’s great to play shows to build a fanbase, but playing too often may actually hurt you. On [Music Think Tank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-often-should-you-play-6-drawbacks-to-playing-more-shows.html?ref=hypebot.com), **Simon Tam** gives you reasons why you should limit the number of shows you play. How many shows do you play each month?

“Instead of trying to fill the calendar, **use your efforts to fill up the venue**.Think about your long term goals. Add some variety to the calendar with the types of venues, locations of shows, the kinds of events you could be playing.” ([Read On](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/how-often-should-you-play-6-drawbacks-to-playing-more-shows.html?ref=hypebot.com))

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