Peter Shapiro is the best known and most influential concert promoter of his generation. He owned the legendary Wetlands in New York City and has gone on to much bigger things, including Brooklyn Bowl (NYC, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Nashville), the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, producing U2 3D, and promoting the Grateful Dead’s fiftieth-anniversary tour (“Fare Thee Well”) featuring the Core Four and Trey Anastasio . . . and so much more. His book, "The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic" is the best book Host Emily White has ever read for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the concert industry. Who else would Emily want to talk to to share this episode's title of Your Live Strategy & Efficient Touring for our NYC touring? Enjoy this incredibly inspiring episode that goes deep into Peter's iconic career and teaches you how to book, promote, get your live act and career together as well as SO much more.

This season was recorded at Tower Records' new Tower Labs space in Brooklyn in partnership with The NY Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment’s New York Music Month. NYMM is the official celebration of New York City’s vibrant & dynamic music ecosystem & we are so grateful for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment's support in making this season happen.

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We also want to deeply to thank to our partners over at The Ally Coalition for supporting us & the crucial work they are doing. Founded in 2013 by Jack and Rachel Antonoff, The Ally Coalition provides critical support for organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth and raises awareness about the systemic inequalities facing the LGBTQ population. TAC is committed to bettering the lives of LGBTQ youth through tours, social media campaigns & collaborative partnerships. To learn more, & how you can get involved, visit theallycoalition.org.

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CREDITS:

Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily White⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Project Manager: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Zimmerlich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Engineer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nathan Cain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lilia Iza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matthew Wang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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