Access All Areas

A Real World Guide to Gigging and Touring

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Paperback, 288 Pages
Published: APR-2007
ISBN 10: 0-240-52044-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-52044-5
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS


By
Trev Wilkins, Runs Tightdigital Music Services and is an experienced live sound engineer, technician and performer. Past tours and gigs cover the full range of venues from small bars to outdoor festivals including working alongside artists such as Albert Lee, Scotty Moore, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Styx, Robert Fripp, Tom Robinson, Martin Taylor, Steve Howe, Alexander O'Neal, Uriah Heep, Peter Andre and many more. He has worked at top-flight venues such as Abbey Road, The Royal Albert Hall, St Paul's Cathedral and The Cavern and spends much of his time on the road touring. He has also written for Future Music and Computer Music magazines and owns a recording studio.

Description
From the paperwork to the practical aspects, Access All Areas gives you an excellent insight into the live music and touring industry. Drawing on a vast range of real-world experiences Wilkins provides you with the key technical aspects of gigging and touring in an easily understood manner. Whether you are performing in a church, club or concert hall, Access All Areas has examples and suggestions to make the event run smoothly. Gain understanding of the terms and techniques involved in live music performance. Learn what the industry use as standard equipment as well as what it does and how to use it effectively from an industry expert. If you are backstage, in front of the mic or behind the sound booth this book needs to be in your toolbox for constant reference.

Audience:
Professionals, students and those interested in the touring industries, musicians/ band managers, sound engineers


 
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