Touring

Same fit, different way – why my two jobs are one and the same

At first glance, it seems that the roles of monitor engineer and yoga teacher have nothing at all in common, yet the more I do of both, the more I realise just how alike they are. Clearly the technical knowledge is vastly different – being good at recognising audio frequencies isn’t much use in class, any …

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Lady Roadie: Touring life on the tech crew (when you don’t look like the other boys!)

My name is Becky Pell and I am an anomaly. I’m a sound engineer, and I’m a woman. It’s an unusual combination, but I’m rarely conscious of it until someone points it out. Usually the conversation goes something like: ‘wow, a female engineer, you don’t see that very often’.  Me: ‘No, there aren’t many of …

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Live Fast, Stay Young! (A former reprobate’s guide to getting healthier on the road)

Being a professional gypsy can be a lot of fun, but let’s face it, it’s not always conducive to optimum health. I lived a really unhealthy life when I first started touring – in fact I had every bad habit going –  but over the years I’ve figured out ways to love life on the …

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The Yamas and Niyamas of touring: a light-hearted look at applying yogic guidelines to life on the road.

Yamas Ahimsa or Non-violence Get enough people to lift heavy cases: there are no prizes for slipped discs. Do not destroy yourself in the hotel bar (well, not on a regular basis). Maintain your gear and label the hell out of everything; it makes fault-finding a damn sight easier and you will love yourself for …

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