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Roadie

WTF? 

Would You Like to Be a Roadie for a Group of Touring Cats? Read On.

September 9, 2016September 8, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Roadie, Rock Cats

Are you looking for work? Hate your current job? Want to break into the world of entertainment and rock’n’roll? I

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Music News 

New York Rangers D Dan Boyle Lives Faith No More Dream

March 13, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dan Boyle, Faith No More, NHL, Roadie

Dan Boyle, defenseman for the New York Rangers, is one of Faith No More’s biggest fans. He’s into the band

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Music News 

What It Was Like Being a Roadie for Queen

February 23, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Freddie Mercury, Queen, Roadie

When Queen was at its peak–and I’m speaking of the Freddie Mercury era, of course–they were one of the biggest

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Music History 

Can This 90 Year-Old Guy Claim the Title of “First Roadie Ever?” Probably.

March 16, 2015March 15, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ben Dorcy, first, Roadie

His name is Ben Dorcy and he’s been a roadie since 1950. With his 90th birthday coming up next month,

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Cool! 

Are You a Roadie? This Might be One of the Greatest Inventions EVER

November 6, 2014November 6, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments GaffGun, Roadie

When you set up for a gig, you have to make sure that all the cables that snake across the

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Music History 

The End of the Old-School Roadie

June 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Band Techs, Roadie

Here’s a fun article from The Guardian that looks back on the days debauched days of the old-time rock’n’roll roadie.

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Gadgets 

If You’re Guitarist, Take a Look at This Nifty Gadget

May 6, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Guitar Tuner, Roadie

It’s called Roadie.  It’s a little box that slips over your guitar’s tuning pegs.  Once connected to your phone it

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • Leading the pack in the Sports Betting Race – Jim Lawson in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 028 April 20, 2021
    For several years, the legalization of single-event sports betting and the planned provincially controlled roll-out has been a hot topic. During that time, Woodbine Entertainment‘s astute executives have been watching and waiting while investing in the media and digital technologies that will be needed in a Canadian landscape where offshore behemoths are permitted to operate […]
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  • Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
    In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
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  • Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
    This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
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