The Art Behind the Touring—Part 2

(or, the Art of Hounding) The other day, someone asked me, “What’s the difference between a promoter and a booking agent?”  Booking shows can be a two-part process, with most artists using both an agent and a promoter.  For those who don’t know, a promoter can be as...

Behind the Art: Denise Martin

I’m ecstatic to have Denise Martin as the inaugural feature in my new blog series: Behind the Art.  She and I share many similarities, as we’re both married to the rock stars that we manage.  I always enjoy time spent with her, commiserating and swapping...

The Art Behind the Touring—Part 1

Among other managerial duties, the bulk of my recent time has been devoted to advancing the details for each show on the upcoming European tour while simultaneously planning next year’s US spring tour. Planning a tour is like a jigsaw puzzle.  I always route out...

Me, a Blogger?

As I began to consider delving into the world of blogging, I wondered: What the hell do I have to say?  I live and breathe my job, but I certainly don’t want to subject others to those mundane details, ad nauseam.  Then someone expressed that what may seem...