Access All Areas: A Real World Guide to Gigging and Touring [Paperback]

Trev Wilkins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240520440 | ISBN-13: 978-0240520445 | Publication Date: May 30, 2007 | Edition: 1

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.

* Gain expert advise on key practical areas of the live music scene and what's involved in putting a show together
* Benefit from Wilkins' extensive industry experience
* Learn how to stage an event in any venue

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About the Author

Trev Wilkins is Cakewalk UK's former product specialist. He runs Tightdigital Music Services and has written extensively for Future Music and Computer Music magazines, including the Sonar Masterclass series and Trev Wilkins' World of Cakewalk. Trev is also an experienced live sound engineer and performer and has worked with a diverse range of artists, producers and technicians including Grammy Award winning guitarist Albert Lee, top sax player Mel Collins and renowned producers Nick Griffiths and Pete Wingfield. He has worked at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London alongside artists such as Mark Knopfler, Dave Gilmour and Ronnie Wood.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (May 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240520440
• ISBN-13: 978-0240520445
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,387,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars The book is good for beginners, July 30, 2009

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Leah Maines (Georgetown, KY, USA) - See all my reviews
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ACCESS ALL AREAS shows promise for beginners in the music industry. It does give those breaking into the business a general overview about the mechanics of playing, recording and live music. It does have some helpful information about different types of microphones, effects, and live stage set up, etc... However, the book does not live up to what the title boasts about: many essential tips are left out. For example, the author does distinguish between the different types of microphones but fails to give the basic, but vital information, about mic placement. In addition, there is little detail about how this and other important issues concerning sound will affect the overall performance. The author does seem to focus a lot on the importance of not smoking pot on stage or while doing a gig. The book is good for beginners, but it will not hold up to your expectations if you hope to be a professional musician.

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful book for promoters and musicians., December 29, 2010

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Sick Daddy "Sick Daddy" (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews
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This book covers a lot of what you need to know about the technical aspects about touring and gigging. I don't know if it necessarily prepares you for doing a tour, but it doesn't hurt to have some of the knowledge in this book. You will find at least a quick rundown of the people you will run into, such as the sound guy, the light guy, and all the other people you won't think of right away. It also tells quite a bit about equipment you will need and that you will run across while gigging. As someone who has promoted shows in the past, I found this book to be more geared towards someone running a show, though. Whether a musician looking to do some gigging and touring, or someone looking to promote and run a show, you'll find some good interesting information here in an easy to read context.

Worth reading, but this is not the first book I would recommend. If you are wanting to tour, I would recommend How To Be Your Own Booking Agent (Revised 2nd Edition Updated) (whichever is the newest edition)

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to touring..., September 16, 2010

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Jim Francis "Jim Francis" (Miami/London/Negril) - See all my reviews

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This got me up to speed very quickly with regards to managing a tour and looking out for what problems to expect on tour. The author obviously have a ton of experience and he leaves no stone unturned in handing it over to the reader. It's nice when people in the biz share like this. Invaluable!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!! AAA+++