Roadie Free Radio

Ritchie "the amp guy" Fliegler is a notable guitarist, author, and at one time an evangelist for both Marshall Amplification and Fender Musical Instruments. As a guitarist, he has worked with John Waite, Lou Reed, John Cale, Tom Verlaine, Johnny Copeland, and Alice Cooper. As an author on the subject of guitar his articles have appeared in several trade magazines, but he is most widely known for t...

Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band BUTTHOLE SURFERS . Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.ro...

Brian Rashap is a Production Manager, Tour Manager, bass tech and bass player, currently handling PM and Tech duties for Phil Lesh, as well as playing bass in the Mother Hips. A musician since his formative years in Southern California, it was a last minute jam with the bass that forever changed Brian's focus from guitar to bass. Even though Brian was influenced by a wide range of artists as he ca...

Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band BUFFALO TOM. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.roadiefr...

It's almost impossible to be a fan of music and not know the name Peter Shapiro. Chances are you've heard of places like Wetlands Preserve, The Capitol Theater, and Brooklyn Bowl. You may even be familiar with Relix Magazine, originally launched in 1974, which focuses on live music, festivals, artist interviews, etc. If the aforementioned still doesn't ring a bell, I'm sure you know the names Jerr...

  Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band BUCK PETS. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.roadiefr...

Erik Rogers is a FOH Audio Engineer based in Florida who has been touring steadily for the last 15 years. He has spent the greater part of this year on the road with Godsmack and is preparing for another North American run to finish out the year. Throughout his career he has worked with Hunter Hayes, Testament, Death Angel, Avenged Sevenfold, Scott Stapp, and many more. In 2010 while on tour with...

Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band BIG DRILL CAR . Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.roadi...

  Mark Agnesi is the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and Producer for GibsonTV. He was the former General Manager of Norman's Rare Guitars, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Mark is an expert on Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Martin guitars, making him one of the youngest authorities on vintage guitars in the world. Since starting at Norman'...

  Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band BABES IN TOYLAND. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.r...

It's almost impossible to be a fan of music and not know the name Peter Shapiro. Chances are you've heard of places like Wetlands Preserve, The Capitol Theater, and Brooklyn Bowl. You may even be familiar with Relix Magazine, originally launched in 1974, which focuses on live music, festivals, artist interviews, etc. If the aforementioned still doesn't ring a bell, I'm sure you know the names Jerr...

Every Friday I'll be reading a chapter out of this book; HELL ON WHEELS: A tour Stories Compilation by GREG JACOBS. This weeks story is about the band aMINIATURE. Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadie-free-radio/id1115332289 Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3mcVWNc One of One Productions: https://www.oneofoneproductions.com/ Support a ROADIE HERE: http://www.roadiefre...

Scott Adamson is a touring FOH audio engineer and the founder of The Production Academy, an online school dedicated to helping musicians and sound engineers get the technical knowledge they need to have successful shows. A California native who has been working in the music industry since the late 1990's, Scott moved to Iowa with his family in his early teens, and it was there that he started play...

Jason "Zito" Zito is an award-winning Production Manager with over 20 years of experience as a touring professional. With almost eighty countries under his belt, extensive vendor relationships, an attention to detail and open communications amongst his crew and artists, he's operating at the top of his game and able to juggle multiple artists at once. In just the last several years he's worked wit...

Grace Royse is a 15-year veteran of the music industry with a concentration in production management and audio engineering. Her experiences span thousands of festivals, tours and live broadcasted performances worldwide, including the US open, Good Morning America, Ellen, and the Super Bowl. "I've been on both sides of the event experience; touring with headlining A-level artists globally, as well...

Mark Agnesi is the Director of Brand Experience for Gibson Guitars and Producer for GibsonTV. He was the former General Manager of Norman's Rare Guitars, located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Mark is an expert on Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch and Martin guitars, making him one of the youngest authorities on vintage guitars in the world. Since starting at Norman's...

  Rachael Moser is a System Engineer/Crew Chief from Clair Global who is currently based out of Nashville, TN. Over the last ten years she has worked as a PA Tech, Monitor Systems Tech, RF Tech, and Monitor Mixer. Rachael attended Belmont University , and received her BS degree from the Audio Engineering Technology program while also minoring in business. After a few early gigs during school with...

Chez Stock is a experienced Tour Manager and Front of House engineer currently on tour with Amanda Palmer. She has toured extensively since 2007, building steadily on her no-nonsense work ethic, and a desire to continuously improve and grow as an engineer. Along with her passion for sound, Chez also works diligently and at times aggressively, to champion women, minorities, and those struggling to...

Timothy Burkhead is a Tour Manager, Production Manager, FOH Engineer, entrepreneur and percussionist currently based out of Nashville, TN. He is the co-founder of TMinc.live, and All Access Advance, an online system for automated show advancing and tour management. The optimized system prepares and streamlines site specifications, travel & transportation, and budget settlement for touring pro's on...

Rachael Moser is a System Engineer/Crew Chief from Clair Global who is currently based out of Nashville, TN. Over the last ten years she has worked as a PA Tech, Monitor Systems Tech, RF Tech, and Monitor Mixer. Rachael attended Belmont University , and received her BS degree from the Audio Engineering Technology program while also minoring in business. After a few early gigs during school with Cl...

  TJ's story originally started in the late 1980's as a roadie for several New Jersey club bands. After a brief time at New Jersey's legendary Trax East Recording studio, he spent most of the 1990's and 2000's crisscrossing the planet with bands like M.O.D, Agnostic Front, Ignite and many more. Along the way, he formalized his work with the creation Iron Sound Productions; a company providing back...

  Chez Stock is a experienced Tour Manager and Front of House engineer currently on tour with Amanda Palmer. She has toured extensively since 2007, building steadily on her no-nonsense work ethic, and a desire to continuously improve and grow as an engineer. Along with her passion for sound, Chez also works diligently and at times aggressively, to champion women, minorities, and those struggling t...

  How does a Memphis Gospel singer find her way to Chicago to become an Opera singer, only decide the spotlight isn't for her, and ultimately forge a career as the successful FOH Engineer for Janelle Monáe? It's these questions and more that I explore with the amazing and talented Amanda Davis. Frustrated by the constraints of her classical training, and realizing the spotlight wasn't where she wa...

TJ's story originally started in the late 1980's as a roadie for several New Jersey club bands. After a brief time at New Jersey's legendary Trax East Recording studio, he spent most of the 1990's and 2000's crisscrossing the planet with bands like M.O.D, Agnostic Front, Ignite and many more. Along the way, he formalized his work with the creation Iron Sound Productions; a company providing back l...

Hey guys! It has certainly been a minute since my last live episode and I've missed you terribly! In this short episode I breakdown where I've been, what I've been working on, and what the future holds. I hope you've been well, safe, and are getting back to work. Ya'all be safe out there!