Hotel Hacks
Nine ways to sleep better, travel smarter, and feel more like yourself on the road.
Tips For Healthy Touring
Nine science-backed habits to help you feel better on the road β from morning sunlight to protecting your hearing.
Wealthfront
Your paycheck shouldn't sit in a checking account earning nothing. 3.30% APY cash account, no fees, FDIC insured up to $8M. Automated investing builds and manages a diversified portfolio while you're on the road. Use our link for a +0.75% APY boost for 3 months.
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Roadie Riches Merch Store
Shirts, stickers, and more. Rep the newsletter on the road, slap a sticker on your case, or grab something for your favorite roadie.
Larq Bottle PureVis
UV-C technology purifies your water and self-cleans every two hours. Double wall stainless keeps water cold for 24 hours β fill it anywhere on the road with no worries. Use code AMAZONLARQ15 for savings.
Firefly Recovery
A small wearable behind your knee that stimulates nerves and dramatically increases blood flow to your legs without you doing a thing. Used by pro sports teams β a no-brainer for anyone logging long days on their feet or on long-haul flights.
Ninja Portable Blender
Blend your protein shake or smoothie and go β no outlet required, leakproof lid, BPA-free. No reason to hit the gas station for breakfast when you have this in your bag.
Josh Gaunt
Bass & Guitar Tech for Bruno Mars, with two decades on the road with Train, The Academy Is..., and many more. "Keep your rig lean & keep it bulletproof." Between tours he runs CLE Guitar Works in Cleveland β pro repairs & custom wiring solutions.
Best Parks on Tour
Our favorite spots to get outside and reset between shows: Governor's Island (NYC), Griffith Park (LA), Bondi to Coogee Walk (Sydney), Kastrup Sea Bath (Copenhagen), Vondelpark (Amsterdam), Yoyogi Park (Tokyo), and more.
Best Coffee Shops on Tour
Our favorite finds around the world: Koffee Mameya (Tokyo), Tim Wendelboe (Oslo), La Cabra (Copenhagen/NYC/Bangkok), Mad Lab (LA), Single O (Sydney/Tokyo), and more. Bookmark these for your next day off.
ExpertFlyer
Real-time upgrade and award seat availability across dozens of airlines. Set alerts for specific seats or fare changes and let it do the watching β ideal for anyone who wants a better seat than the travel agent shoved them in. Get a month free via our link.
NordVPN
Hotel Wi-Fi, venue networks, airport lounges β touring means living on public internet. NordVPN encrypts your connection across 9,000+ servers in 130 countries. Install once, forget about it. Get up to 3 months free via our link.
FlyKitt
The all-in-one jet lag solution β supplement protocol, light-filtering glasses, meal and sleep timing to shift your circadian rhythm fast. We used it twice USAβEurope in 2025 and had the easiest adjustments ever.
Suge Nasty
Follow along on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road from one of the industry's most entertaining roadies.
CardPointers
Tells you which card to use for each purchase to maximise points, miles, and cash back. Tracks bonus categories, perks, limited-time offers, and sign-up bonuses across all your cards. Get 30% off for Roadie Riches subscribers.
HY.Q Quality Hydration
Our new go-to hydration drink β better tasting than the rest, with none of the junk. Add it to your rider.
Meditations For Mortals
The perfect companion book for touring. Helps tackle challenges that crop up in daily life: finite time, the lure of distraction, and the impossibility of doing anything perfectly.
SΓ£o Paulo City Guide
Markets, street art, the best coffee in Brazil, Little Tokyo, and the city's answer to Central Park. Everything you need for a great day off in SP.
inKind
Get dining credit at top restaurants for less than face value. The smart way to eat well on the road without blowing your per diem.
Victoria Zanghi
"Best coffee nearby is..."
β Tour Manager for Pierce The Veil
Los Angeles City Guide
The best coffee shops, natural wine bars, breweries, cocktail spots, and restaurants in LA β from a casual breakfast at Bluey's to dinner at Dunsmoor.
Flighty
The best flight tracking app on the market. Real-time alerts, gate changes, delay predictions, and a beautiful interface. Essential for anyone who lives in airports.
LiquiSnugs Silicone Travel Bottles
Leak-proof, TSA-friendly silicone bottles that actually stay sealed in your bag. Ditch the hotel shampoo and bring your own β they squeeze clean and last forever.
Copenhagen City Guide
World-class coffee roasters, harbour drinking spots, a sauna bar, the world's third-oldest amusement park, and some of the best pastries you'll ever find.
Ibotta
Cash back on everyday purchases at grocery stores, pharmacies, and more. Passive savings that add up fast β especially useful during long runs when you're buying your own food.
Derek Piorkowski
A touring roadie and the mind behind Clandestine Coffee. Living proof that life on the road and building something on your off days are not mutually exclusive.
User Interviews
Get paid to share your opinions in research studies. Easy side income on days off β studies typically pay $50β$200 for 30β60 minutes of your time.
Sydney City Guide
Bondi Icebergs, world-class coffee, natural wine bars, harbour drinks, and restaurants that make the most of some of the best ingredients on earth.
Copilot Money
The best personal finance app for people with irregular income. Beautiful dashboards, automatic transaction categorisation, and budgeting built for the way roadies actually get paid.
Paceline
Get rewarded with cash back and perks just for staying active. Connects to your Apple Watch or Fitbit and pays you for hitting your weekly cardio goals β essentially free money for working out.
Paul Horvath
The inaugural Roadie of the Month feature. "Don't leave the house unless you absolutely have to." β TM for Matt Nathanson
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