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Does anybody know a good way to go about hooking up with a band or management company to tour as a FOH or Monitor engineer?
I've been working in a club for a while but the owner is about to sell. I don't want to watch this good thing we built fall into the hands of someone who is going to turn it into a frat bar.
I thought of maybe working at guitar center but that just made me want to die. so I'm trying to get into the business side of sound but I am a little unexperienced on that front.
any tips or ideas would be much appreciated.
thanks.

Edits: 09/26/11

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RE: business - Pro Sound Guy 07:09:55 10/03/11 (0)
Try Roadie.net
RE: business - RackCrew 08:11:19 09/30/11 (0)
Find a touring sound company. Tell them you are willing to sweep floors if that's what's needed. They care more about your desire than your experience so far.

A studio is a financial black hole with good acoustics.

It is only vintage if it works. Other wise it is just old crap.
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RE: business - Inmate51 21:34:06 09/27/11 (2)
"I thought of maybe working at guitar center but that just made me want to die. so I'm trying to get into the business side of sound but I am a little unexperienced on that front. "
Let's start at the beginning. You're an "Industry Professional". At least, that's what your monikor says. So, what, exactly, are you a little unexperienced (inexperienced) in, regarding sound? And what, exactly, with regard to audio, are you a professional at doing?
I'm not being sarcastic. I'm asking questions that you need to answer if you want to be in the "business of sound". What do you know, and what do you not know? With that identified, then, you can make some progress.

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- RE: business - oughsosimple 12:29:40 09/28/11 (1)
  I know sound. I know how to use equipment and I have an ear. I've worked with thousands of bands, including hundreds of national and international acts.
  
  Until just recently I was never concerned about myself going on tour cause I've been working in this venue. But now that it is being sold, I have to learn how to get myself out there. I figured this would be a good way to talk to other touring engineers about how they got started.
  
  So to sum up, I know sound (especially analog) but what I don't know is how to let managers and bands know that I exist in an effective way...
  - RE: business - Inmate51 20:07:43 09/30/11 (0)
    "I know sound. I know how to use equipment and I have an ear. I've worked with thousands of bands, including hundreds of national and international acts. "
    
    Wow. You should have no trouble finding an appropriate position. Work at guitar center until it comes along. You'll make even more contacts, and some money.
RE: business - b.l.zeebub 03:44:23 09/27/11 (0)
Get a job with a PA hire company.

I know a guy who was working for one here in the UK, since his first tour with Metallica he has been their recording and FOH engineer for 20 years now which led to him doing the sound for the Led Zep reunion gig.

Personally I can't stand Metallica but if they'd pay me what they pay him I'd VERY happily work for them.

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