I had a brilliant conversation with Andrew (Senior Talent Agent Rocky Road Touring) that spanned his perspective on booking shows internationally, macroeconomics, the advantages boutique independent agencies have on larger corporations, and more.
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(01:48) - Growing and scaling Rocky Road Touring
(06:50) - Booking shows internationally
(08:50 ) - Live Music in China, Israel and Russia
(13:36) - Roger Waters asking bands to Boycott Israel
(17:00) - Russia, Eastern Europe and Ukraine
(29:11 ) - Shows in South America, FIAT Currencies & Bitcoin
(34:49) - Booking shows in bitcoin, Macroeconomics of currency exchange
(45:05) - The advantage of boutique and independent agencies
(54:13) - Strong-manning the perspective of working with bigger agencies
(58:35) - Can boutique agencies cultivate the same level of relationships
(01:05:00) - Powering an agency with technology
(01:13:00) - The beauty and joy of a true Mom and Pop Shop
(01:19:07) - Hopes for the future of the music industry
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