Now that we have the basics down, we can have a deeper conversation about routing with people who live it for their career. We get into routing in pre-COVID times, and discuss the possibilities for the future. Our guest speakers are top pros in the industry:
Adam Weiser - VP in Nashville for AEG Presents Global Touring. Adam has spent more than a decade at AEG Presents, where most recently has promoted tours with artists including Lauren Daigle, Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Old Dominion, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Young, My Chemical Romance and many others. Prior to his role in touring at AEG Presents, Adam oversaw bookings for the legendary New Jersey nightclub, Starland Ballroom. Adam was named IEBA’s Club Buyer if the Year in 2014 and 2017, and has also been nominated for the 2015 Pollstar Nightclub Talent Buyer of the Year as well as the 2019 and 2020 Academy of Country Music Promoter of the Year awards. He currently resides in Hendersonville Tennessee.
David Shapiro - Owner and Agent at Sound Talent Group. Dave started at the bottom and now he’s wearing sunglasses as pajamas. That’s the power of STG. His unparalleled drive and love for lace-less footwear has propelled his career to an altitude only possible to achieve in one of his many... many personal aircraft. Dave is also a great man of charity. He has taken in a new/used dog every time Sarah McLachlan appears in one of those SPCA commercials. Dave’s wife also lives at the same address as he does. They were married on a glacier in the nation of Alaska. She has tried to teach him how to tie real shoes to no avail. Whether it be on earth, or in the sky... if your band needs a gig, then Dave is your guy.
Jim Digby - Co-founder Show Maker Symposium, Co-founder Event Safety Alliance, Director of Touring Linkin Park. All around awesome guy.
If you find value in the workshops, and have the means, I’d greatly appreciate a tip to keep this workshop machine running. I will donate a portion of all proceeds to Crew Nation (which will be matched by Live Nation!). Thank you!