Six‑String Travels is an independent music + travel publication covering American roots and live music culture through the lens of venues, festivals, guitar culture, and the road. Editorial coverage is designed for readers who plan trips around live shows and want practical, experience-based recommendations.
Positioning: Music journalism with a traveler's eye — grounded, useful, and story-forward.
Coverage Footprint: United States (national)
Live music coverage: venue shows, festival sets, multi-day events
Music-driven travel: city/scene guides, neighborhoods, logistics, "how to do the trip"
Guitar culture: gear that matters, player stories, tone/rig notes when relevant
Genres: Americana, Roots, Alt‑Country, Bluegrass, Southern Rock, Indie Rock (select)
Primary audience: fans who travel for live music, guitar players, and readers who follow roots scenes across the U.S. Distribution channels
Newsletter: [Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly]
Web edition: Published at https://sixstringtravels.beehiiv.com
Social: [Instagram] • [TikTok] • [Facebook] (links below)
Current audience metrics (update monthly)
Subscribers: 18 new in last 30 days — Small but mighty: a 55.32% open rate means more than half our readers actually want to hear from us. We're building quality over quantity.
Average open rate (last 30–90 days): 55.32%
Average click rate (last 30–90 days): 6.12%
Web monthly views: [### / Available upon request]
Audience geography: [U.S. % / Top markets / Available upon request]
Note: Detailed audience breakdown, demographics, and performance snapshots available upon request.
Six‑String Travels provides editorial coverage that is:
Experience-based (first-hand attendance whenever possible)
Practical (useful details a fan needs to plan)
Fair + independent (no pay-for-positive reviews)
Typical deliverables include
Event recap / review (newsletter + web post)
Festival/venue spotlight (preview or "what to know before you go")
Photo + short-form coverage (social posts during or immediately after event)
Artist/scene feature (when access and timing allow)
Deliverables vary by event format, access, and scheduling.
Six‑String Travels maintains editorial independence. Any hosted tickets, VIP access, travel support, or sponsor relationships are disclosed clearly when applicable.
Coverage is not guaranteed by granting credentials; credentials support access for potential coverage.
Six‑String Travels requests credentials to cover:
Live performances and festivals (reviews + scene reporting)
Venue and event experiences relevant to music-travel readers
Artist interviews when aligned with editorial calendar
To request coverage, please include
Event date(s) + venue location
Set times / lineup (if available)
Press contact + media policies
Photo policy + pit access rules (if applicable)
Credential pickup details and deadlines
Homepage: https://sixstringtravels.beehiiv.com
Recent coverage:
Social links:
Instagram: @sixstringtravels
TikTok: @sixstringtravels
Facebook: Six-String Travels
Press & media inquiries: [email protected]
Preferred subject line: "Press / Media — [Event Name] — Six‑String Travels"
Please refer to the publication as Six‑String Travels in all listings, passes, and credential documentation.