“Someone Took A Risk On You”
Somebody saw something in you before you saw it in yourself. Think about that for a second. There was a moment in your career where someone took a risk on you – gave you a responsibility you weren’t fully ready for, put you in a room you hadn’t earned yet, or handed you an opportunity […]
Empower The Team, Trust The Team
Jim Digby When I stumble on threads about how hard the experience of touring is — calling for sweeping changes, I’m genuinely conflicted. I absolutely love what I do for a living because it’s hard. But hard doesn’t translate as a negative for me — it’s complexity. It’s the team problem-solving that reminds us that […]
Remember Who Stood Next To You
Let’s be honest about this industry. When you get into this line of work, you don’t just choose a career. You choose a lifestyle. You choose long days, unpredictable schedules, and a front row seat to pressure most people never see. But you also gain something rare. The friends you make become family. The people […]
So What Really Happens On Tour?
So, you wanted to know what really happens on tour and how it’s magically in your city tonight and 400 miles away tomorrow? How does it happen night after night? It starts long before you buy your tickets. Planning, rehearsing, more planning and a lot of smart hard working people. Here’s a video from ThisIsDeLaCruz
It’s Your Resume – Try Honesty – It Works
CAREER NOTE For anyone navigating the next step in touring, production, or really any career path. Resumes are not about proving how big you are. They are about being honest about where you are. Every career is built in layers. One show does not make a Tour Manager. One assist does not make a Production […]
Nick DeLaCruz And Frank Sgambellone Dive Deep Into Tour Sound
In this episode, Nick DeLaCruz sits down with Frank Sgambellone, the Front of House Engineer for Luke Bryan, to talk about what it takes to deliver stadium-level mixes for one of country music’s biggest stars. From the intimacy of stripped-down moments to the full-throttle energy of arena anthems, Frank is the one making sure every […]
Roadies And Rebels With “Sully” Sullivan
“You can do this if you work hard, You may need to do a few different jobs to get there. This podcast gives you great insight” mj In this episode of the Roadies and Rebels podcast, host Greg McVeigh interviews renowned sound mixer Sean “Sully” Sullivan. They discuss Sully’s career journey, upcoming gigs, and experiences […]
Why Good Teams Still Feel Tired
Bryan Runion December 13, 2025 Most production failures do not begin with a mistake. They begin with uncertainty. A schedule that exists in two places. A note that was updated but not everywhere. A document that is technically correct, just not the one everyone is using. Nothing feels urgent at first. But over time, those […]
Rhino In The Desert 2025 – A Look Back
2025 is almost in the books, but we take one last glance in the rear-view at the outdoor festival season with this video look-back at the amazing RISE Festival. Rhino Nevada was all in on this, the world’s largest sky lantern festival of art, music and light, from mid-September through mid-October. Enjoy now as Boone […]
Tour Managers Normalise Pain
Thank you to Roeland Veugelen of TourManagement.com 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗡 The deeper I get into building tools for the live music world, the more I’m reminded of how strange this industry’s relationship with friction really is. Tour managers and artist managers wear hardship like a badge of honor. This normalization of friction is one […]
