Dope Gear Inc. "[Tour:Smart] and break the band" Paperback Book

Product Description

"The ultimate touring manual. . . . Tackles every conceivable aspect of getting the show on the road in a highly readable style." �Mojo

"A piece of art about our industry." �Steve Traxler, Jam Productions


"[Tour:Smart] should be in the car, van, or bus of every band trying to make it." �Trevor Fisher, Illinois Entertainer


�Finally, a book that is the real fucking story and not some fairy tale�
- Jim Cuomo � Ryko Distribution

�Nobody has tried to explain the complicated processes and behind the scenes organisation that makes tours happen. Until now. One of the year�s essential books.�
Record Collector Magazine

"To put it simply, if you are in a band, or a musician of any sort, you need this book." �Goldmine

"This is not advice. This is the Holy Grail." �Kraze


Book 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.

The 600-page book was released in September of '07 and is now in its 2nd printing.

Item #4790

• [Tour:Smart] and break the band is currently out of stock, and we're not sure if or when we are getting more.