Tour:Smart: And Break the Band

Martin Atkins; Cynthia Plastercaster; Suicide Girls; Henry Rollins; Jade Dellinger; The Enigma; Chris Connelly

ISBN 10: 0979731305 / ISBN 13: 9780979731303

Published by Chicago Review Press, 2007

Paperback Book. Seller Inventory # LACV.0979731305.G

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Martin Atkins is the owner of the record label Invisible and has been organizing multiband tours since 1995. As a professional drummer he was a member of the bands Killing Joke, Nine Inch Nails, Pigface, and Public Image Ltd. He is a member of the Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association and a professor at Columbia College Chicago where he teaches the seminar "The Business of Touring." He lives in Chicago.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tour:Smart: And Break the Band
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good