So, you want to be a roadie and work for your favorite band?Well, when I started in the business twenty three years ago,I didn't want to work for them, I wanted to BE them. Fortunately, I found out early on that although I had limitless enthusiasm, my talent did have limits. But you know what? I did find one thing out, I loved the atmosphere of the whole thing. It's truly amazing the range of emotions that a live music concert can generate. From Mosh-pit madness to tear jerking self realization. I just really wanted to be a part of it in some way. But how?

The quintessential guide on how to become a roadie. Written for those who are serious about becoming a roadie or for those who are just curious to see how the live entertainment industry REALLY works ... on all levels. Learn about the different types of roadie jobs and how to find training for these jobs. Tips on how to find work and how not to look like a rookie on your first day. A must have for anyone who has ever toured or for those who have a roadie in their life. Also makes a great novelty gift for your favorite rock fan.

"Finally a book that can give an honest and realistic approach to working in the live entertainment industry. Roadie, Inc.breaks down some of the myths of working in the live music business without making it sound demoralising. " - Steven Douglas, Show Designer and Lighting Director for The Killers, Watch The Throne Tour with Jay Z & Kanye West, Kylie Minogue and others. Learn how to be a roadie, working with bands on tour, with this simple step-by-step guide! The book details the exact steps you need to take in order to find work as a sound engineer, back line tech, concert lighting engineer, tour manager, touring stylist or driver. The book is written by Andy Reynolds, a veteran concert tour manager and touring audio engineer. Reynolds also wrote 'The Tour Book - How to get Your Music on the Road' which helps musicians to understand the concert touring industry and get more gigs. Inside 'Roadie, Inc.' you will find: -How the live music industry really works - get the information you need to find those road crew jobs -Details of the various back stage jobs - the jobs you want, and the ones you don't! -Industry secrets - why roadie jobs are never advertised -Examples of contracts for freelancers - make sure you get the work and get paid -Step-by-step guides to starting your freelance road crew business -Interviews with pro road crew, artist managers, booking agents and promoters ''This book will definitely be of great assistance to anyone trying or planning to get into the live music /touring world today.'' - Noel Kilbride, Tour Manager for Nightmares On Wax, Pavement, Roots Manuva, The Kills and others. "A fantastic book that helps answer all the questions for a person wanting to join the live music business" - Mark Wynn-Davis, Lighting Designer for Jamiroquai. You will have probably found it difficult to find out how to get work with bands on tour. Road crew jobs don't seem to be advertised and yet, when you look, there are dozens of bands playing gigs in every town, on every single night of the week. And most of these bands will employ at least one road crew person at each show they play. But, if roadie jobs are never advertised, how do these bands find the crew to work for them and, more importantly, how can you get one of those road crew jobs? I have answered those questions, and others, in 'Roadie, Inc.'. I have worked in the live music business for more than 25 years - 'Roadie, Inc.' is the distillation of my experience and the knowledge gained in that time. Now I am here to help you - the road crew of tomorrow -start working for bands on tour. 'Roadie, Inc.' is 195 pages of specific and practical information on how to gain and keep a career in the live music business. The book will tell you how the live music business really works, details of the various backstage jobs and also some of the industry secrets - such as why those road crew jobs are never advertised. So, if you want a comprehensive and realistic guide to becoming a roadie and starting a career in the live music business, 'Roadie, Inc.' is for you!

Devin is enjoying his new ability to pass as male. Maybe a little too much. He’s jumping from guy to guy leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. When an attractive new guy Peter steals his heart, Devin realizes he might want more. More than just another one-night stand or friend with benefits. Peter has just moved from Idaho to Portland, and is enjoying being able to openly date for the first time now that he no longer lives in a tiny conservative town. When the handsome Devin asks him out, he's ecstatic. Can Devin overcome his instinct to ride off into the sunset alone? And can Peter really settle for settling down? This 30,000 word novella has a fake relationship and is a low-stakes, homophobia-free feel good steamy story with two dudes who love each other and their new, open lifestyle. Each book in the T-Guides series stands alone and they can be read in any order.

RUNAWAYS. ROMANCE. A ROCK & ROLL ROAD TRIP. Guarded and angry at humanity, Kass has nowhere safe to go for the next three weeks. She recoils from Eli's gentle patience, while accepting his not-quite invitation to join their band tour. He gets her, though, and he is the only person to ever make it past her cutting back talk. But she's a life-hardened punk who won't get along with the rest of the band. He's a sensitive guitar player. Sparks will fly as they try to meet in the middle on their rock and roll road trip. Roadie, Track Two in a new upper YA Series, features page-turning band drama, sizzling romance, and nuanced characters. If you like Rainbow Rowell and Gayle Forman, you'll love Denise Jaden's new series. Buy Roadie today and hit the road with some unforgettable characters.

Bicycle near the Lot River and through the Lot Gorges as they wind their serpentine journeys through the spectacular and historic settings of southwestern France. This exceptional book guides cyclists through an area that for 25,000 years has evolved a civilization based on community and family. Eighteen routes (4 with alternates) are mapped in detailed color with elevation profiles and exacting, step-by-step directions. There are 234 color photographs for visualizing surroundings. The routes are loops that end where they start. This concept is to stay overnight in one place for a week and get to know something more about that place and the people who live there. To increase the value of your precious vacation or holiday time, the guide helps you anticipate what to expect, thus reducing travel stress, and manage costs. To expand your scrutiny, the guide includes 49 notes on history, geography and nonhuman creatures. Details: 102 pages; 11" x 8.5"; English, 18 two page color route maps; a single page color overview map; 4 color town maps. Also available is a companion guide, LOT VINEYARDS TO TARN GORGES QUEUE SHEETS. It is 9" wide by 6" high and fits in many bicycle handlebar-mounted map cases. The detailed segment directions, elevation profiles, individual maps and appropriate village detail maps for all 18 routes plus 4 alternates.

(Book). The Ludwig Book by Rob Cook is the definitive business and historical guide to this legendary drum manufacturer. Includes dozens of interviews, a color section, a dating guide including every catalogued Ludwig snare drum and outfit. Interview sections include the top executives from Ludwig's heyday in the 1960s: Karl Dustman, Frank Baxpehler and Dick Schory, as well as todays leaders: William F. Ludwig III, Todd Trent and Jim Catalano. There are also special segments on Ludwig Electronics, Phase II, and detailed sections about the gear used by famous drummers such as John Bonham and Ringo Starr.