Tour:Smart
And Break the Band
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
From packing the right equipment to keeping enough gas in the tank to get home, every aspect of making a successful tour with a band is addressed in this comprehensive guide. More than 100 luminaries and leading organizations from the world of touring—among them Chris Connelly, Henry Rollins, the House of Blues, and the Vans Warped Tour, as well as club owners, tour managers, and even sex advisors—provide handy insider know-how along with insight on mistakes commonly made by novice bands. Chapters address the nitty-gritty of touring, with instructions on how to secure venues and publicity, how to stay healthy on the road, and how to keep the budget in the black. Loaded with hundreds of years' worth of collective hands-on experience from those steeped in the music business, this is a must-have resource for creating an unforgettable tour.
Customer Reviews
Don't Be Stupid!
Tour:Smart is an excellent, get-smart book that no serious working musician should be without. Adkins' sober, no-nonsense, in-your-face approach helps musicians see, not only the information that is here, but its necessity--its importance. Adkins' experience with bands, labels, his own labels and management gives the reader a full view of the full-spectrum of information all touring musicians need to do it themselves. Get smart! Get this book!