This guest post by Tessie Barnett originally appeared on the GigSalad Blog

In a world where making music, sharing music, and collaborating with other artists is becoming the norm, fans are expecting much more from a band than their musical talent. It’s one thing to form a solid, personalized setlist, but connecting with your fans is another feat entirely. You need to stay ahead of the trends and keep your fanbase growing. In order to do that, you have to perfect your live shows. Here, we've gathered 5…