Rylee Kellogg is a Road Manager who has worked with artists such as The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Halsey, Die Antwoord, Ryan Adams, Danny Wimmer, Chet Faker, Disturbed, and Kid Rock. In this episode we talk about the road from Production Coordinator to Road Manager, what it’s like living in LA during Quarantine, traveling to obscure places, finding the motivation to take care of yourself and to work out, and ways to be a good world traveler. You can find her on Instagram @ryharlow.

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Rylee Kellogg, Road Manager - LA During Quarantine, Finding Motivation, How To Be A Good Traveler

Adam Labov is a tour manager and audio engineer who has toured with artists such as Mini Mansions, The Record Company, The Growlers, Crash Kings, Nico Vega, Vintage Trouble, Sea Wolf, Priscilla Ahn, Crash Kings, blind melon, the shelters, Daniel power, Crooked Colours, and Rufus du sol among many others.In this episode we discuss overcoming tough times, giving back, the pitfalls of social media, setting professional communication boundaries, and knowing when to pivot.You can find him on his website firepitsessions.com and on Instagram @adam_labov.   

Adam Labov, Tour Manager & Audio Engineer - Resilience, Social Media, Knowing When To Pivot

David '5-1' Norman is a Tour Director, Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour Accountant who has toured with artists such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Avicii, John Legend, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Fall Out Boy, Toni Braxton, John Fogerty, Charlie Wilson, Toto, Joss Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Green Day, and Goo Goo Dolls. He is a co-host of Tour Management 101 and has been a featured speaker on a variety of panels at the Tour Link Conference, IMFCON, The Hubb at CAA in Nashville, The Leadership Music Panel (Nashville), the University of Georgia Music Business Program, and the William Paterson University Music Business Program. In this episode, we talk about diversity in touring, managing and overcoming anger, and practical actions you can take to learn about and get into the music business. You can find him on Instagram @davidfiveone.

David ‘5-1’ Norman, Tour Director - Diversity in Touring, Managing & Overcoming Anger

David “Sarge” Villarreal is a security director who has toured with artists such as Lizzo, Maroon 5, Alison Wonderland, and Ziggy Marley. In this episode we chat about security on tour, taking care of yourself so you don’t burn out, building professional relationships, and what it's like to be a parent who's gone on tour all the time. You can find him on Instagram @sarge_protects. 

David “Sarge” Villarreal, Security Director - Security On Tour, Building Professional Relationships, Being A Parent While Touring

Loreen Bohannon is an audio engineer who has worked with artists such as Lizzo, Anita baker, Plain White Ts, Skip Marley, Dhani Harrison, Prettymuch, The Accidentals, and Michael Bolton. In this episode, we have a truly candid and much-needed conversation about the realities women face in American culture and specifically in touring. We explore how speaking out, owning your truth, and working on being self-aware can be the most empowering thing we can do. You can find her on Instagram @soundlady13.

Loreen Bohannon, Audio Engineer - The Realities Women & Minorities Face In Touring, Speaking Up When It’s Not Easy, Learning To be Self-Aware

Kenny Sharretts is a backline playback tech, stage, manager, and YouTube educator who has worked with artists such as Elvis Castello, Janet Jackson, Sean LOVE Combs (formally known as Puff Daddy), Train, Steve Wonder, Rihanna, Enrique Iglesias, Melissa Etheridge, Michelle Branch, Kelly Clarkson, Peter Frampton, Joss Stone, 30 Seconds to Mars, Double Trouble, and Smashmouth. You can catch on his YouTube channel and on Instagram @kennysharretts.Kenny's YouTube ChannelKenny's WebsiteKenny's Facebook

Kenny Sharretts, Backline/Playback Tech & Stage Manager - Being Mindful, Making Room For Growth

Doug Wilson is a tour manager who has worked with artists such as Half Moon Run, July Talk, Grouplove, The Antlers, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Glass Animals, Alabama Shakes, Phantogram, Frightened Rabbit, Glasvegas, and Delta Spirit. In this episode we talk about getting your foot in the door, making Canada your home base, learning a new language, the importance of giving back, and how to pivot when things don’t go as planned.You can catch Doug on August 12 and 13 when July Talk will perform at the Stardust Drive-In Theatre just outside of Toronto. They will be screening music video content new + old and playing a full 90-minute live set. Audience members will watch from the comfort + safety of their cars as a live feed video of the show is projected onto the drive-in screens. The show will proceed in compliance with government health and social distancing protocols.You can also find him on Instagram @dougmwilson. 

Doug Wilson, Tour Manager - The Importance of Giving Back, How To Pivot & Adapt, Living In Canada

Christian Coffey is a tour director who has worked with artists such as Childish Gambino, Run the Jewels, A$AP Rocky, Clairo, Zara Larsson, Mike Snow, Summer Walker, and 6lack. In this episode we talk about finding balance in life, learning to say no, how the coronavirus pandemic has hit the people of the touring industry, how it affects the entire world economy, and how you can help #saveourstages by going to saveourstages.com to contact your representatives in support of the Restart Act. You can find him on Instagram @christian_coffey.

Christian Coffey, Tour Director - Finding Balance By Slowing Down, Coronavirus Politics, How To Help The Live Music Industry

Kyle Konkiel is the bass player from the band 'Bad Wolves.' In this episode we discuss staying connected to fans during the coronavirus quarantine, staying fit on the road, how and what to pack for tour, as well as a whole lot of sneaker talk. You can find him on Instagram @kylekonkiel.

Kyle Konkiel, Musician - Staying Connected To Fans, Fitness On The Road, Packing For Tour, Sneakers

Matthew Andrade is a live sound engineer who has worked with artists such as Vampire Weekend, Luis Miguel, The Neighbourhood, Alter Bridge, Steel Panther, Deftones, Run The Jewels, Alter Bridge, Christina Aguilera, Joe Perry Project, GROUPLOVE, Led Zeppelin, Kid Sister, among many others. You can find him on Instagram @matthewmatics. 

Matthew Andrade, Audio Engineer - Live Sound, Taking Care of Your Mental & Emotional Health

Mike Robinson has played drums with artists such as Joseph, The Chain Gang of 1974, Morgxn, Alex Winston, and Empires. He is also the host of the Food On Tour podcast where he talks to other touring professionals about where bands eat and drink, because bands travel way more than you do. You can find him on Instagram @mikerobinson and @food.ontour. 

Mike Robinson, Musician - Food On Tour Podcast, Learning From Friends, Chain Stitch Embroidery & Tour Tattoos

Jair Crews is an audio engineer who has toured with artists such as BROCKHAMPTON, Lil Mosey, YBN Cordae, Dominic Fike, Ro James, DVSN, Aminé, Andy Mineo, Kiana Ledé, Kid Ink, Slowthai, 100 Gecs, Deb Never, and Aaron Camper. In this episode he tells us how his experience working on a WWE production which was the foundation of his how he sets up his workflow today. We also talk mental health, chasing dreams, and even tasting an orange for the very first time. You can find him on Instagram @jlifemusic.

Jair Crews, Audio Engineer - The Value of Capturing & Sharing Your Experiences, Maintaining Good Mental Health, Achieving Your Dreams

Episode WebpageOn The Tour Life, you will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live happier and healthier lives on and off the road.

Jonathon Lee Burlew, Backline Tech - Touring Abroad, Following Your Passion, Overcoming Criticism

TOURMGMTOn The Tour Life, you will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live happier and healthier lives on and off the road.

Henry Bordeaux, Tour & Talent Manager - Mentoring, Leadership, & Leading A Non-conventional Life

Mary Broadbent, Tour Manager & Guitar Tech - Navigating Life During Coronavirus Quarantine, Setting Healthy Boundaries, & Finding Connection

Stories from music industry professionals about life on & off the road to help you lead a happier & healthier life. Hosted by Janine, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and NASM-CPT. Follow on Instagram @thetourlifepodcast & check out thetourlifepodcast.com.

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