When I met Hannah for the first time at the Tour Link Pro conference 2.5 years ago, I knew that this woman is a proactive doer and she's not gonna just wait for things to happen. Since then, she has proven me right. Hannah has built a successful career in live music and touring of... Continue Reading →
Showcasing Professionals in Live Music: Interview with Paige Newman, Business Development Specialist
The main idea behind this interview series was to offer my support to live music crews during the industry blackout. As part of the interviews, I also wanted to introduce different roles in live music and touring, in case my readers are considering this industry as a career and wondering what role would fit them... Continue Reading →
Showcasing Professionals in Live Music: Interview with Claire Murphy, Guitar Tech
I can't believe this is already my 10th interview in the series of showcasing professionals in live music! I've really enjoyed doing the interviews and I hope you've enjoyed reading them too. I also hope these stories have offered support to the live music crews during the industry pandemic. My next interview introduces Guitar Tech... Continue Reading →
Showcasing Professionals in Live Music: Interview with Andrea Espinoza, Tour Manager
Every time Espinoza opens her mouth you think to yourself: "How does she know so much?". It's because she has progressed through multiple roles in the industry and worked hard to get to where she is now. I met Espinoza at the Tour Link Pro conference in 2019. Just like with Anjel Lopez (read her... Continue Reading →
Showcasing Professionals in Live Music: Interview with Anjel Lopez, Production and VIP Coordinator
I met Anjel last year at the Tour Link Pro conference. We both also attended the first Women in Touring Summit that was organized alongside Tour Link Pro. We reconnected with Anjel at the second Women in Touring Summit in LA back in January. Not only is Women in Touring connecting women like me and... Continue Reading →
Showcasing Professionals in Live Music: Interview with Laura Murphy, Artist Manager and Naturopathic Physician
The second person in the series of showcasing live music professionals is my dear friend and roommate, Laura Murphy. She manages Art of Shock, the band I was supposed to be on tour with right now as their tour manager. We would be in Toronto, ON in Canada today if the tour wouldn't have been... Continue Reading →