A tour through small-to-mid-sized rooms (500–1,500 capacity). Mix of hard-ticket shows at indie theaters and clubs, soft-ticket nightclub dates, and the occasional festival appearance. Club tours are where developing artists prove themselves: strong club runs lead to theater runs (1,500–3,500), then amphitheater / arena (5K+). Operationally lighter than larger tours (often van or splitter coach, no rigging, modest production) but logistically demanding (more nights driven, less downtime).