The Tour Life
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsJoin Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.
With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.
Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career.
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Trans Visibility & Safety on Tour with Gossip Bassist Teddy Kwo
April 16, 2024 09:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBTeddy Kwo is a proud trans man and talented bassist. In this episode, he shares his inspiring journey from a self-taught musician in the grassroots DIY scene of the Pacific Northwest to performing on international stages alongside Beth Ditto. We delve deep into the essential topic of safety protocols and the creation of inclusive spaces, especially in regions where being openly queer is challenging. Teddy opens up about his personal narrative, discussing the supportive community of the Pacif...
Detoxifying the Workplace with Linkin Park Tour Manager Jim Digby
April 09, 2024 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJim Digby, the legendary tour manager behind Linkin Park, Backstreet Boys, and Enrique Iglesias, shares groundbreaking insights on creating a healthier, more supportive environment in the high-pressure world of music tours. Discover the transformative strategies and personal revelations that Jim has learned through decades of navigating the ups and downs of tour life. From fostering empathetic leadership to implementing mental health first aid, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for ...
How to Turn Your Creative Passion into a Successful Career with Musician & Filmmaker Chris Hershman
April 02, 2024 09:30 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBChris Hershman's work has been published by NPR, The Grammys, Rolling Stone, Paste, and Consequence of Sound, among others. His stories of touring with bands straight out of high school, transitioning into filmmaking with a simple Nikon camera feature, and eventually becoming a Nikon Ambassador shed light on the power of persistence, creativity, and the importance of gratitude. From capturing live sessions with the Alabama Shakes and Brittany Howard to touring with Switchfoot and embracing t...
Empowerment, Diversity, and Relationships as a Woman in Music with Audio Engineer Loreen Bohannon
March 26, 2024 09:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBStep behind the scenes with GROUPLOVE touring audio engineer, Loreen Bohannon, whose work with artists such as Plain White T's, Lizzo, Kali Uchis, Anita Baker, Skip Marley, Dhani Harrison, Prettymuch, The Accidentals, and Michael Bolton has set the stage for a candid discussion on diversity, empowerment, and the challenges faced by minorities in the entertainment industry. Loreen, co-founder of the nonprofit 'Bring Light To The Night,' shares her journey of overcoming barriers, advocating f...
Being Back on the Road & Taking Care of Yourself After the COVID Shutdown with Live Audio Engineer Tomas Wolfe
April 14, 2022 01:39 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTomas Wolfe is an audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Rune The Jewels, Lettuce, and Baby Keem. In this episode we discuss his path from unpaid intern to touring pro, the things he learned from facing the COVID industry shutdown, the importance of starting the conversation on mental health in your community, as well as some other great nuggets around resilience and taking risks. You can find him on Instagram @tomaswolfe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...
Diversity & Inclusion, Mental Health, & Authentic Networking with Tour Manager Lotje Horvers
December 28, 2021 01:32 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBLotje Horvers is a Tour Manager who has worked with artists such as Fever Ray, Robyn, Röyksopp, M83, and The Knife. She won the 2020 Women in Live Music "Tour Manager of the year" award, has been a frequent panelist throughout the pandemic, and sits on the committee of the Tour Production Group. In 2021, she launched the non-profit Backstage Pass, aimed at improving diversity and inclusion in the Dutch live music industry. In this episode, she shares how putting on shows as a teenager led h...
The Importance of Financial Responsibility & Self-Care with Tour Manager Joseph Farriella
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJoseph Farriella is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour accountant who has worked with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Toni Braxton, Orianthi, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Chromeo, The Ataris, Simple Plan, and Matchbox Twenty, among others. In this episode, we discuss the state of touring going into fall 2021, how touring has changed over the years, and the importance of being financially responsible in the touring industry. You can find him on Instagram @ponyboy_productions. --- Send in a voi...
Financial Responsibility & Self-Care with Tour Manager Joseph Farriella
November 09, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBJoseph Farriella is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour accountant who has worked with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Toni Braxton, Orianthi, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Chromeo, The Ataris, Simple Plan, and Matchbox Twenty, among others. In this episode, we discuss the state of touring going into fall 2021, how touring has changed over the years, and the importance of being financially responsible in the touring industry. You can find him on Instagram @ponyboy_productions. --- This episode ...
Tour Book, Behind the Scenes of the Live Event Industry with Rachel Pfenning Hales
October 05, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBRachel Pfenning Hales started her career touring around the world with the Black Eyed Peas, and then, with Lynyrd Skynyrd. She has spent the last several years working at one-of-a-kind Rock Lititz helping with various touring rehearsals and building up the live event culture on campus. She has also maintained a passion for writing about the live event industry and beyond. In this episode, we discuss Tour Book, which explores a show day in the life of roadies in the live event industry, and ...
Bringing Wellness on Tour to Avoid Burnout with Tour Manager & Naturopathic Nutritionist Suzi Green
September 07, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBSuzi Green is a Tour Manager and Naturopathic Nutritionist who has worked with artists such as Wolf Alice, Placebo, Katie Melua, PJ Harvey, Marina Diamandis, The Chemical Brothers, and James Blake. She is the creator of The Back Lounge, a support group where touring professionals have come together throughout the pandemic to share their experiences as well to prepare to get back on the road in a healthier and more sustainable way. She is also a member of the Tour Production Group which looks...
Crisis Management & Returning to Life on the Road with The Black Keys Tour Manager Jim Runge
August 24, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBJim Runge is an award-winning tour manager who has worked with artists such as The Black Keys, Lil Dicky, Major Lazer, Imagine Dragons, Lucinda Williams, the Replacements, Chase Rice, and a long list of others. His 30+ years of entertainment industry experience has brought him to nearly every major venue and festival in the US. His career has taken him from promoting punk bands in the early '80s to managing large-scale tours. He is also a co-host and co-producer of Tour Management 101. In t...
Why Following Up is Key & Avoiding Burnout with Tour Photographer Justin Press
July 20, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBJustin Press is a tour photographer and podcaster who also provides tour security services through Silver Spear Security. He is the co-host of the Making Waves Podcast and the Scatterbrain Podcast. He is also a contributor to the radio industry magazine, Max Alt Rock. In this episode, we discuss why following up is so important, how he got his first taste of the Security world with In This Moment, the role podcasting played for out-of-work touring folk in 2020, how he stays connected to the...
Becoming a Better Leader Through Self-Reflection & Mental Health First Aid Training with Linkin Park Tour Director Jim Digby
July 06, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBJim Digby is a Production Manager and Tour Director who has worked with artists such as Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, and Backstreet Boys among many others. He is the Co-Founder and President of the global nonprofit Event Safety Alliance. He is also one of the founders of Show Makers, a platform that was developed to share industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. In this episode, we d...
Reexamining the Relationship Between You & Your Career with Lighting Designer Graham Rolak
June 22, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBGraham Rolak is a lighting designer who has worked with artists such as AFI, Deftones, Primus, Papa Roach, Incubus, At The Drive-In, System of a Down, and The Neighbourhood. In this episode, we discuss what it has been like living through the pandemic, reexamining the relationship between you and your career, the value of live performances for fans, artists, and crew, as well as the importance of prioritizing transparency and collaboration over competition. You can find him on Instagram @g...
The Tour Life Podcast Update
June 14, 2021 15:48 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBThank you so much for all of your support--I love and will continue to bring you new episodes of The Tour Life! In the meantime, find music Industry wellness resources at wellbetterbest.com. -Janine --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetourlife/support
Safe Live Music Tour Management During & Post COVID Pandemic with Sai Hanif of Ghost Tech
June 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBSai Hanif is a tour director and production manager who has worked with artists such as The Wallflowers, Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Walk the Moon, Gabriel “ fluffy” Iglesias, X ambassadors, and Capital Cities. He is also the creator and owner of Masters of Maple Drums and Ghost Tech, a tech company that aims to solve the health and safety challenges of touring during and post-COVID pandemic. In this episode, we discuss how the world has changed and how important it is to stay on top...
Touring and Parenting with Jen Kellogg
May 18, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBJen Kellogg is a Tour Accountant who has worked on productions such as warped tour and began her career in the industry at Jam Productions in Chicago. She is an adjunct professor at Columbia College Chicago and the Executive Director of Show Makers which was developed to share industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. In this episode, we discuss finding a career path in the music indust...
Finding Fulfillment, Diversity, and Healthcare in Touring with Rolling Stones Tour Manager Marty Hom
April 20, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBMarty Hom is Tour Manager and Tour Director who has worked with artists such as The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbara Streisand, Lenny Kravitz, Chicago, Paula Abdul, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Beyoncé, Backstreet Boys, Stevie Nicks, Van Halen, Bette Midler, Ricky Martin, Boston, Janet Jackson, and Bill Withers among many others. In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to take a leap of faith by leaving the family business to pursue a non-traditional path, how the industry can provide hea...
Representation, Equity, and Community in a post-COVID World with Playback Engineer Rayna Zemel
April 06, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBRayna Zemel is a music producer, playback engineer, live show designer, photographer, film producer, consultant, and activist who has worked with artists such as Pentatonix, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, and The Lonely Island among many others. In this episode, we discuss what live music executives and artists can do to care for their crews, the importance of learning emotional intelligence, how nurturing your community can help fight post-tour depression and other mental health issues, the impor...
Representation, Equity, and Community in a post-COVID World with Playback Engineer Rayna Zemel.
April 06, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBRayna Zemel is a music producer, playback engineer, live show designer, photographer, film producer, consultant, and activist who has worked with artists such as Pentatonix, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, and The Lonely Island among many others. In this episode, we discuss what live music executives and artists can do to care for their crews, the importance of learning emotional intelligence, how nurturing your community can help fight post-tour depression and other mental health issues, the impor...
Practicing Self-Awareness for a Sustainable Life & Career with Paul Dalen
March 23, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBPaul Dalen is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Audio Engineer who has worked with artists such as Animal Collective, Aimee Mann, Bonnie Raitt, Cowboy Junkies, Fiona Apple, Luna, Marc Cohn, Nas, Nick Lowe, Nick Swardson, My Morning Jacket, The Wallflowers, Indigo Girls, tUnE-yArDs, Joe Henry, Rosanne Cash, Bruce Hornsby, The Jayhawks, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Joan Baez, Suzanne Vega, among many others. In this episode, we discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people ...
Leaning Into the Discomfort with Talent Manager Philip Payne
March 09, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBPhilip Payne is a Talent Manager who for nearly a decade as a partner of ScoreMore MGMT, has played an intimate role in the career of Tory Lanez with past responsibilities including tour manager, DJ, Music Director, security, A&R, and songwriter. In this episode we discuss what it’s like to have to pivot from football into working in the music industry, leaning into uncomfortable feelings in order to reach your full potential, being self-aware in order to grow and hold yourself accountable,...
Life-Changing Small Habits with Kevin McGuire of The Gama Sennin
February 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBKevin McGuire is a 20 year veteran of the live event industry, Musician, and LED Tech/Media Server operator who has worked with artists such as Duran Duran, John Legend, The Weeknd, Shakira, Hugh Jackman, and on the VMAs and Grammy Awards. His new single is dropping on Feb 26th with a full-length release on April 2nd for his collective The Gama Sennin. In this episode we discuss experiencing loss, retreating, reflecting, choosing wellness one small habit at a time, and the wonders that com...
Touring During & After the COVID-19 Pandemic with Security Director John Gaurnieri
February 09, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBJohn Gaurnieri is a former member of the United States Secret Service and the Chief Operating Officer of Silver Spear Security, LLC, a private security firm. He is the security Director for the band Shinedown and Smith & Myers. In this episode, we discuss what it was like to have his tour shut down because of coronavirus in March 2020, what it’s like to be out touring during the pandemic, the vital role of COVID Compliance Officers & training, as well as how starting a podcast has helped hi...
Advocating for Better Working Conditions & Transparency in the Music Industry with Audio Engineer Danny Badorine
January 26, 2021 01:49 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBDanny Badorine is a mental health professional turned audio engineer who has worked with artists such as A Perfect Circle, Incubus, Slipknot, Meghan Trainor, The Raconteurs, Puscifer, Papa Roach, Skyler Stecker, Paul McCartney, Katie Perry, John Mayer, The Eagles, and many others. In this episode, we discuss his journey from helping at-risk youth with their mental health to where he is today, the effect of intense and stressful working conditions on mental health, advocating for yourself, a...
Paul Klimson, Audio Engineer - The Roadie Clinic, COVID Feels, Personal & Professional Relationship Dynamics
January 12, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBPaul Klimson is an audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Drake, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, The Roots and he was a monitor engineer for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. In this episode, we discuss how his personal story and his personal and professional relationship dynamics led to the creation and mission of The Roadie Clinic to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle. We also exp...
The Roadie Clinic, COVID Feels, Personal & Professional Relationship Dynamics with Audio Engineer Paul Klimson
January 12, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBPaul Klimson is an audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Drake, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, The Roots and he was a monitor engineer for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. In this episode, we discuss how his personal story and his personal and professional relationship dynamics led to the creation and mission of The Roadie Clinic to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle. We also exp...
Kimberly Hurtarte, Tour Manager - Giving a F.U.C.K. & Coloring Outside the Lines
December 08, 2020 02:04 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBKimberly Hurtarte is a tour manager, the Executive Director of The Make yourself Foundation, and a Community Organizer of 'Show Makers'--a platform developed to share music industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. She has worked with artists such as Linking Park, Incubus, Lizzo, and Megan Trainer. In this episode, we discuss being a responsible ambassador for a cause, maintaining aware...
Giving a F.U.C.K. & Coloring Outside the Lines with Tour Manager & Philanthropy Pro Kimberly Hurtarte
December 08, 2020 02:04 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBKimberly Hurtarte is a tour manager, the Executive Director of The Make yourself Foundation, and a Community Organizer of 'Show Makers'--a platform developed to share music industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. She has worked with artists such as Linking Park, Incubus, Lizzo, and Megan Trainer. In this episode, we discuss being a responsible ambassador for a cause, maintaining aware...
Coloring Outside the Lines with Incubus Tour Manager & Philanthropy Pro Kimberly Hurtarte
December 08, 2020 02:04 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBKimberly Hurtarte is a tour manager, the Executive Director of The Make Yourself Foundation, and a Community Organizer of 'Show Makers'--a platform developed to share music industry content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership, and showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. She has worked with artists such as Linking Park, Incubus, Lizzo, and Megan Trainer. In this episode, we discuss being a responsible ambassador for a cause, maintaining awar...
Mental Illness Research in the Music Industry with Ace Piva of Over the Bridge
November 24, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAce Piva is a certified addictions worker who’s been involved in the music industry since 1996, he knows the ins and outs of the road and its associated pressures and struggles. He’s been there as a musician, tour manager, stage manager, sound engineer, production manager, and addictions recovery coach, and is a founding partner, of Over The Bridge, which assists industry members who are at their most vulnerable, in cultivating and achieving long-term mental health and addiction recovery goal...
Ace Piva, Tour Manager & Addictions Recovery Coach - Mental Illness Research in the Music Industry
November 24, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAce Piva is a certified addictions worker who’s been involved in the music industry since 1996, he knows the ins and outs of the road and its associated pressures and struggles. He’s been there as a musician, tour manager, stage manager, sound engineer, production manager, and addictions recovery coach, and is a founding partner, of Over The Bridge, which assists industry members who are at their most vulnerable, in cultivating and achieving long-term mental health and addiction recovery goal...
Dave Sherman, Certified Addictions Counselor - Creativity, Addiction, Self-sabotage, & Recovery
November 17, 2020 01:50 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBDave Sherman is a Certified Addictions Counselor with 10 years of experience in the music industry and currently 16 years of direct clinical experience with those suffering from addictions and alcoholism. He has worked in all levels of care in the field including Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential and private practice and has direct experience with both interventions and on-tour counseling with musicians. He was the recipient of the Caron Foundations' 'Unsung Hero Award' in 2009. In this epi...
Creativity, Addiction, Self-sabotage, & Recovery with Dave Sherman, Certified Addictions Counselor
November 17, 2020 01:50 - 57 minutes - 53 MBDave Sherman is a Certified Addictions Counselor with 10 years of experience in the music industry and currently 16 years of direct clinical experience with those suffering from addictions and alcoholism. He has worked in all levels of care in the field including Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential and private practice and has direct experience with both interventions and on-tour counseling with musicians. He was the recipient of the Caron Foundations' 'Unsung Hero Award' in 2009. In this epi...
Learning To Trust Your Gut, Paying It Forward, Living With Dysthymia with Mary Jo Kaczka, Tour Manager & Accountant
November 03, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBMary Jo Kaczka is a tour manager and tour accountant who has toured with artists such as Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson & Kraftwerk. She established and directed the Artist Transport departments for Coachella, Stagecoach & Desert Trip festivals. She’s currently one of the regular co-hosts of the educational webinar series Tour Management 101. In this episode we discuss mental health, discovering and living with Dysthymia, learning to trust y...
Mary Jo Kaczka, Tour Manager & Accountant - Learning To Trust Your Gut, Paying It Forward, Living With Dysthymia
November 03, 2020 01:50 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBMary Jo Kaczka is a tour manager and tour accountant who has toured with artists such as Tool, Florence + The Machine, Beck, Bassnectar, Ryan Adams, Bauhaus, King Crimson & Kraftwerk. She established and directed the Artist Transport departments for Coachella, Stagecoach & Desert Trip festivals. She’s currently one of the regular co-hosts of the educational webinar series Tour Management 101. In this episode we discuss mental health, discovering and living with Dysthymia, learning to trust y...
Sahir 'Sai' Hanif, Tour Director & Production Manager - The Importance of Hustling, Having Fun, & Slowing Down When You Need To
October 27, 2020 00:50 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSahir 'Sai' Hanif is a Tour Director and production manager who has toured with artists such as The Wallflowers, Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Walk the Moon, Gabriel “ fluffy” Iglesias, X ambassadors, and Capital Cities. He is also the creator and owner of Masters of Maple Drums. You can find him on Instagram @ladrumguy. In this episode, we discuss growing up with a recording studio in the house, hustling your own drums, even when you’re not supposed to, legos, morale on tour, and sl...
The Importance of Hustling, Having Fun, & Slowing Down When You Need To with Sahir 'Sai' Hanif, Tour Director & Production Manager
October 27, 2020 00:50 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBSahir 'Sai' Hanif is a Tour Director and production manager who has toured with artists such as The Wallflowers, Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Walk the Moon, Gabriel “ fluffy” Iglesias, X ambassadors, and Capital Cities. He is also the creator and owner of Masters of Maple Drums. You can find him on Instagram @ladrumguy. In this episode, we discuss growing up with a recording studio in the house, hustling your own drums, even when you’re not supposed to, legos, morale on tour, and sl...
Mark Clark, Tour Manager - Touring In The EDM World, Tour Management 101
October 13, 2020 00:59 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBMark Clark is a Tour Manager who has worked with artists such as American Authors, KAYZO, TOKiMONSTA, Snails, NGHTMRE, Bro Safari, Grizzly, Savoy, Slander, and The Roosevelts. He is one of the co-hosts of Tour Management 101. You can find him on Instagram @markclarktm In this episode, we talk about trusting your instincts, what it’s like working in the EDM world, the importance of taking time off and documenting your adventures. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest w...
Touring In The EDM World & Tour Management 101 with Mark Clark, Tour Manager
October 13, 2020 00:59 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBMark Clark is a Tour Manager who has worked with artists such as American Authors, KAYZO, TOKiMONSTA, Snails, NGHTMRE, Bro Safari, Grizzly, Savoy, Slander, and The Roosevelts. He is one of the co-hosts of Tour Management 101. You can find him on Instagram @markclarktm In this episode, we talk about trusting your instincts, what it’s like working in the EDM world, the importance of taking time off and documenting your adventures. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c...
Adriane Biondo, Tour Manager - Getting Unstuck, Moving The Live Music Industry Forward
October 06, 2020 00:40 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBAdriane Biondo is a Tour Manager who has worked with artists such as Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa, Neil Young, Jessie J, Kid Cudi, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Diamanda Galas, Madonna, Dean Brody, Dispatch, Conan O’Brien, Paramore, Britney Spears, Stone Temple Pilots, Marilyn Mason, Spice Girls, Aerosmith, Lauryn Hill, and Prince. She is one of the co-hosts of Tour Management 101. You can find her on Instagram @theoriginallioness In this episode we discuss growing up in the theatre, hitting...
Getting Unstuck, Moving The Live Music Industry Forward with Adriane Biondo, Tour Manager
October 06, 2020 00:40 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBAdriane Biondo is a Tour Manager who has worked with artists such as Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa, Neil Young, Jessie J, Kid Cudi, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Diamanda Galas, Madonna, Dean Brody, Dispatch, Conan O’Brien, Paramore, Britney Spears, Stone Temple Pilots, Marilyn Mason, Spice Girls, Aerosmith, Lauryn Hill, and Prince. She is one of the co-hosts of Tour Management 101. You can find her on Instagram @theoriginallioness In this episode we discuss growing up in the theatre, hitting...
LA During Quarantine, Finding Motivation, How To Be A Good Traveler with The Strokes Road Manager Rylee Kellogg
September 29, 2020 00:50 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBRylee Kellogg is a Road Manager who has worked with artists such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Halsey, Die Antwoord, Ryan Adams, Danny Wimmer, Chet Faker, Disturbed, and Kid Rock. In this episode we talk about the road from Production Coordinator to Road Manager, what it’s like living in LA during Quarantine, traveling to obscure places, finding the motivation to take care of yourself and to work out, and ways to be a good world traveler. You can find her on Instagram @ryharlow. --- ...
Rylee Kellogg, Road Manager - LA During Quarantine, Finding Motivation, How To Be A Good Traveler
September 29, 2020 00:50 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBRylee Kellogg is a Road Manager who has worked with artists such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Halsey, Die Antwoord, Ryan Adams, Danny Wimmer, Chet Faker, Disturbed, and Kid Rock. In this episode we talk about the road from Production Coordinator to Road Manager, what it’s like living in LA during Quarantine, traveling to obscure places, finding the motivation to take care of yourself and to work out, and ways to be a good world traveler. You can find her on Instagram @ryharlow. --- ...
Resilience, Social Media, Knowing When To Pivot with Adam Labov, Tour Manager & Audio Engineer
September 22, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAdam Labov is a tour manager and audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Mini Mansions, The Record Company, The Growlers, Crash Kings, Nico Vega, Vintage Trouble, Sea Wolf, Priscilla Ahn, Crash Kings, blind melon, the shelters, Daniel power, Crooked Colours, and Rufus du sol among many others. In this episode we discuss overcoming tough times, giving back, the pitfalls of social media, setting professional communication boundaries, and knowing when to pivot. You can find him on h...
Adam Labov, Tour Manager & Audio Engineer - Resilience, Social Media, Knowing When To Pivot
September 22, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBAdam Labov is a tour manager and audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Mini Mansions, The Record Company, The Growlers, Crash Kings, Nico Vega, Vintage Trouble, Sea Wolf, Priscilla Ahn, Crash Kings, blind melon, the shelters, Daniel power, Crooked Colours, and Rufus du sol among many others. In this episode we discuss overcoming tough times, giving back, the pitfalls of social media, setting professional communication boundaries, and knowing when to pivot. You can find him on h...
Diversity in Touring, Managing & Overcoming Anger with Tyler, the Creator Production Manager David ‘5-1’ Norman
September 15, 2020 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDavid '5-1' Norman is a Tour Director, Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour Accountant who has toured with artists such as Tyler the Creator, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Avicii, John Legend, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Fall Out Boy, Toni Braxton, John Fogerty, Charlie Wilson, Toto, Joss Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Green Day, and Goo Goo Dolls. He is a co-host of Tour Management 101 and has been a featured speaker on a variety of panels at the Tour Link Conference, IMFCON, The Hubb at...
David ‘5-1’ Norman, Tour Director - Diversity in Touring, Managing & Overcoming Anger
September 15, 2020 01:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBDavid '5-1' Norman is a Tour Director, Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour Accountant who has toured with artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Avicii, John Legend, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Fall Out Boy, Toni Braxton, John Fogerty, Charlie Wilson, Toto, Joss Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Green Day, and Goo Goo Dolls. He is a co-host of Tour Management 101 and has been a featured speaker on a variety of panels at the Tour Link Conference, IMFCON, The Hubb at CAA in Nashville, T...
David “Sarge” Villarreal, Security Director - Security On Tour, Building Professional Relationships, Being A Parent While Touring
September 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBDavid “Sarge” Villarreal is a security director who has toured with artists such as Lizzo, Maroon 5, Alison Wonderland, and Ziggy Marley. In this episode we chat about security on tour, taking care of yourself so you don’t burn out, building professional relationships, and what it's like to be a parent who's gone on tour all the time. You can find him on Instagram @sarge_protects. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Sup...
Security On Tour, Building Professional Relationships, Being A Parent While Touring with Lizzo Security Director David “Sarge” Villarreal
September 01, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBDavid “Sarge” Villarreal is a security director who has toured with artists such as Lizzo, Maroon 5, Alison Wonderland, and Ziggy Marley. In this episode we chat about security on tour, taking care of yourself so you don’t burn out, building professional relationships, and what it's like to be a parent who's gone on tour all the time. You can find him on Instagram @sarge_protects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podc...