EP 398 | TANK THE TECH: The dirty truth about touring, disaster management, and how to land a career in music
Tank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast
00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry
00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone
00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists
00:10:27 - The Rising Costs of Touring Expenses
00:18:12 - Fond Memories of Van Touring
00:23:32 - Trailer Troubles and Midnight Emergencies
00:36:43 - The Importance of Planning for the Future in the Music Industry
00:44:01 - Representing the Artist
00:46:45 - Finding Your Zen in Instrument Work
00:54:35 - The Importance of Learning Various Skills on the Road
00:59:53 - The Unsung Heroes of the Concert Tour
01:05:03 - Recognition as the "YouTube Guy" during work
01:07:26 - The Need for Qualified People in the Music Industry
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