Tour:smart: And Break the BandChicago Review Press, 2007 - 564 pagina's 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. |
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Chapter 5 Stories From The Front Line 1 | 43 |
Chapter 6 Good Advice From Baaad People | 51 |
Chapter 7 Promoters And Venues In Their Own Words | 61 |
Chapter 8 Contracts | 73 |
Chapter 33 Soundscan Pollstar And Other Data | 303 |
Chapter 34 Excel Basics | 305 |
Chapter 35 Software Thats As Hard As Nails | 309 |
Better Safer Sex On The Road | 315 |
Highs And Lows | 323 |
Drugs Part Ii | 337 |
Chapter 39 Health Tips | 341 |
Chapter 40 Being A Grrrl On The Road | 351 |
Chapter 9 Riders | 81 |
Diy Vs Agents | 95 |
Revenue Streams | 113 |
The Engine | 123 |
Do It On Paper | 141 |
An Inside Perspective | 155 |
Chapter 15 Street Teams | 167 |
Every Person Counts | 175 |
Using The Web | 177 |
Get Heard | 185 |
Chapter 19 Record Stores | 193 |
Chapter 20 Guest List | 201 |
Creating Your Own Event | 207 |
Chapter 22 Good Advice From Baaad People 2 | 213 |
Accessories And Attitude | 225 |
Chapter 24 How To Get A Better Live Sound | 229 |
Chapter 25 Crew And Production | 235 |
Chapter 26 Scenery And Stage Decoration | 247 |
Chapter 27 So You Want To Be A Tour Manager You Crazy F | 253 |
Chapter 28 Stories From The Front Line 2 | 263 |
Chapter 29 Itineraries And Day Sheets | 277 |
Getting Paid Is A Blood Sport | 283 |
Rust Never Sleeps | 289 |
What Do I Get? | 297 |
Chapter 41 Personality Ego And Charisma | 361 |
What Goes Up | 367 |
Chapter 43 Murphys Law | 369 |
Chapter 44 Touring As A Family Man | 371 |
Chapter 45 What To Do When Your Gear Gets Stolen | 375 |
Package Tours A Religious Experience | 377 |
Chapter 47 Sponsorships And Endorsements | 389 |
Chapter 48 Seminars And Festivals | 393 |
Chapter 49 Touring Internationally | 395 |
Chapter 50 China | 413 |
Crossing The Line | 419 |
Chapter 52 Memorabilia | 425 |
Chapter 53 Tour Diaries | 429 |
Chapter 54 How To Screen Print | 445 |
Chapter 55 When You Are The Opening Band | 449 |
61 Strategies For A More Successful Show | 457 |
Chapter 57 Good Advice From Baaad People 3 | 467 |
An Outofband Experience | 477 |
Chapter 59 Stories From The Front Line 3 | 495 |
Chapter 60 The Future Of Touring | 515 |
Appendix Contents | 519 |
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