A lot comes to mind when I think about touring. Artists travel from city to city, performing their shows. Sometimes it's for an album. Other times it's a combination of current & past work. For more well-known artists and bands, a concert can mean a sold-out arena with thousands of fans. For someone with a smaller following, a club with a few hundred fans may attend.
For arena-sized shows, artists sometimes create these thrilling experiences. With lights, background animations, choreography, and additional live musicians, artists make sure you're doing more than just listening to their music. They put on these spectacular shows to give their audience value for what they paid for. They have a crew of hundreds, pack up a couple trucks of equipment, and set up the stage.
However, sometimes this isn't necessary. Some shows have less added to them because just seeing an artist or hearing a great voice is enough. Or, if the music is slower or calmer, the vibe doesn't call for anything extra. Beyoncé may have more special effects than Sade because Sade tends to keep things simple. These shows are more like the ones for smaller artists.
When smaller artists do shows or go on tour, they may have a shorter setlist and a smaller production. Their fans come out to see them perform with energy, connecting with the audience, so they can enjoy music together. They may also be available after the show to talk to people in the audience, sign autographs, and take pictures.
As an artist, I think I'd like the smaller ones more. When I think of going to big concerts as a fan, I don't want to be in the back, forced to look at the show on the big screens on the side, because I can't see the stage. I wouldn't want my fans to either. I'd do smaller shows so I can connect with people and give them all a good experience. Of course, I won't be selling out arenas right away, but this is my perspective for now.
I haven't been on tour yet, but I am performing again. I mentioned before, my single "Human" will be out soon, and I have other songs I'll be performing as well. I'm not sure when I'll have my first tour, but I'm working on it. I've made so many plans for it in my head already, and I know how I'll get there.
Check the shows page to see when and where I'm performing next. I'm living in Philly right now, but I plan to come to NY and NJ soon. So, keep an eye out for that. If you want to be notified, sign up for my email list!