Who Uses Master Tour?
If you’ve toured, you’ve used Master Tour. Chatted with founder/ CEO this week and learned about how it was created and what they have coming up in near future. Thanks for your time Paul!
Nick's Idea of Success
Long overdue my friend Nick! Thanks for the chats! New episode up all of everywhere
Constant Strive for Improvement
Thank you Joshua form Magnolia Park for teaching me what it takes to start and grow a band in 2022. Great human. As always full episode everywhere you get podcasts!
Dan Reynolds Discovering X Ambassadors
What are the odds that Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons hears your music then seeks you out? New episode out now! - dontsh*tonthebus.com
'Jungle' by X Ambassadors becoming the anthem of the 2014 World Cup
Sometimes a band can capture lightning in a bottle with a song that becomes an anthem. Seth Kallen jumped on the bus to tell the story of X Ambassador's song ‘Jungle’. This is a crazy story so make sure not to miss this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Marilyn Manson Story
Touring and festival runs can bring about some crazy moments. Neil Westfall jumped back on the bus to chat about a crazy Marilyn Manson story. You don’t want to miss to out on this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Letting People Know You're Available
It’s important to have your name floating around the crew world, more often than not they’ll be the people recommending you for your next gig. Our friend Eric Gerloff came on the bus to chat about how he lets people know he’s available to tour. Grab a pen and paper for this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus. Link for the full episode in bio!
What is Entourage Pro
Entourage Pro is trying to do something that is a breath of fresh air for the music industry. We had Joel and James, the founders of Entourage Pro, on the bus to tell us why they created the website right before COVID. This is an incredible new resource for touring crew members so don’t forget to listen to this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Working One on One with an Artist
Some amazing creative work can be achieved once an artist is comfortable around their photographer or videographer. We had our own editor and producer Connor Gaskey on the bus, who’s on his first tour, to discuss how he collaborates with BoywithUke.There are some interesting points to learn from so don’t miss this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Egoless
It’s very important for every member of a touring partying to leave their egos at the door when heading out on the road. We had Chris Lent jump on the bus to chat about how he’s very egoless being a crew member or the artist on tour. Come sit down and enjoy this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
How to be an Effective Runner
One of the best starting gigs you can jump on to get on a tour is being a local runner for your venue. We had Angie Warner on to discuss how she launched her career in the touring world from being a local runner. This is very solid advice so don’t forget to watch this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Say Yes to Everyone Opportunity
Closed mouths don’t get fed and when you are starting out in the music industry you should say yes to any opportunity that comes your way. We had Mike Finn on to discuss why he believes you should say yes to all opportunities that come your way, even if they aren’t the best paying gigs. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
How to Become a Production Coordinator
There’s only so much you can learn staying at home, at some point you need to get real-world experience. We had Hannah Filbey on to discuss some potential local gigs you can find to work on your skills before going on the road. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Experienced vs Non Experienced Touring Photographer and Videographer
It’s never a good trait to have a close mind to learning more, you’ll be stuck at the level you’re at now. We had Jake Chamseddine on to explain how his openness to learning helped him stay on and excelled in the touring world. Make sure to take some notes and enjoy this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus. Link for the full episode in bio!
How to Add Value on a Tour
One of the best aspects you can bring on your first tours is adding more value to the crew. We had Andrew Weiss on the bus to tell us what he believes new comers to touring should focus on. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.
Questions to Ask before Going on a Tour
Before accepting any tour it’s important to ask yourself a few key questions. We had Suge on the bus to tell us what questions he’ll ask himself before taking on any tour. Get comfy, grab a beverage of choice, and enjoy this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus. Link for the full episode in bio!
How to be a Good Mentor
It’s one thing to be a good mentee but it’s a whole different strategy for being a good mentor. Thankfully Josh Terry has a great amount of experience in mentoring individuals in the music industry. You won't want to miss this clip and the rest of the episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus. Link for the full episode in bio!
Being a Good Person on the Road
The best and most successful people on the road will go the furthest, it’s simple don’t be a dick. Thank you for jumping on Vinny Mauro and sharing your thoughts on what makes certain rockstars legendary. So get ready to take some notes and enjoy this week’s episode of Don’t Sh*t on the Bus.