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Date: 2008-04-27, 9:18AM PDT
Hot Buttered Rum, the San Francisco-based progressive Americana group, is seeking a new tour manager. Flexible start date — the current HBR tour manager will be available for on-the-job training. Please send a resume to band@HotButteredRum.net
Job Responsibilities
1. Organize the complicated logistics of a large group. Book hotels, flights and rental cars. Coordinate details in advance with venues. Determine travel time and when to leave, etc.
2. Stage manage throughout the gig. Get the band on stage on time. Coordinate sit-ins with guest musicians.
3. Sell and manage merchandise. Set up and break down merch. Order new merch and keep inventory.
4. Coordinate with publicist and band for radio plays, phone interviews and other press appearances.
5. Coordinate guest lists and make sure VIP’s are taken care of. Manage the backstage area.
6. Write reports on each gig for management.
7. Keep track of money overall. Settle with the venue at the end of the night. Collect receipts and enter both income and expenditures into QuickBooks program. Make deposits at the bank when necessary.
8. Many more sundry details!
Desired Qualifications
1. Organized and detail-oriented
2. Capable of leading, and working well in, a group
3. Good communication skills
4. Desire to travel
5. Appreciation for music
6. Not emotionally-needy
7. Consistent
8. Good at improvising
9. Experience in the music business
10. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Compensation
1. All meals, accommodations, and travel expenses covered
2. Weekly rate commensurate with experience
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 658162155
Date: 2008-04-27, 9:18AM PDT
Hot Buttered Rum, the San Francisco-based progressive Americana group, is seeking a new tour manager. Flexible start date — the current HBR tour manager will be available for on-the-job training. Please send a resume to band@HotButteredRum.net
Job Responsibilities
1. Organize the complicated logistics of a large group. Book hotels, flights and rental cars. Coordinate details in advance with venues. Determine travel time and when to leave, etc.
2. Stage manage throughout the gig. Get the band on stage on time. Coordinate sit-ins with guest musicians.
3. Sell and manage merchandise. Set up and break down merch. Order new merch and keep inventory.
4. Coordinate with publicist and band for radio plays, phone interviews and other press appearances.
5. Coordinate guest lists and make sure VIP’s are taken care of. Manage the backstage area.
6. Write reports on each gig for management.
7. Keep track of money overall. Settle with the venue at the end of the night. Collect receipts and enter both income and expenditures into QuickBooks program. Make deposits at the bank when necessary.
8. Many more sundry details!
Desired Qualifications
1. Organized and detail-oriented
2. Capable of leading, and working well in, a group
3. Good communication skills
4. Desire to travel
5. Appreciation for music
6. Not emotionally-needy
7. Consistent
8. Good at improvising
9. Experience in the music business
10. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Compensation
1. All meals, accommodations, and travel expenses covered
2. Weekly rate commensurate with experience
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
PostingID: 658162155
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Mon, April 28, 2008 - 5:44 PMGood luck Molly what ever ya do next and best wishes!!
Peace -
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Mon, April 28, 2008 - 10:24 PMMolly has always done a super-duper job, we will miss her and wish her well! -
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 3:21 AMdefinitely some big shoes to fill... we'll miss you molly!!!
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 6:00 AMI'll miss Molly and I'm sure the boys will too. But change is good and I wish Miss Molly the best in whatever she does next. -
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 3:42 PMLove you, Sparkle!
xo
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Tue, April 29, 2008 - 8:28 PMTo me, Molly is a big part of the charisma and magical vibe this band brings all the time. Thanks Molly!!! -
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Re: Want to be HBR's new tour manager??
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 5:25 PMi will certainly miss molly but wish her nothing but the best for her future!
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