Behind the Scenes

Hello Alliance Members!

As some of you know, I am a part of The RJA touring crew. I've been thinking of a way to bring light to the mystery of life on the road, and for the next few upcoming tours I'm planning on having a roadie newsletter available at the merchandise table.
Of course the periodical will include information for our web store and the alliance site, but one of my key goals is to focus on the crew members themselves.

Ever wonder what goes on inside the venue while you're waiting in line outside?
How did they get such cool jobs?
What's it like to work with one of the best bands - EVER?!??
I'd like to know what you guys think of the project, and questions like the ones above would make an awesome addition to the pamphlet. Let me know what you'd like to see included in the newsletter. Don't be shy - include any photos of you with the crew members, short stories about your interactions with them, and anything else you think would be fun to share! I look forward to seeing you all at an upcoming show, and thanks for all of your support!

Sincerely,
Staci Winter
Tour Merchandise Manager

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Permalink Reply by Jessalynn on March 8, 2008 at 2:23pm: Excellent idea!
I don't have any question at the moment, but I may hit you up with them here in a few days.
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Permalink Reply by amy on March 8, 2008 at 7:34pm: I love this idea! This sounds like something I would love to read. And yes,I always wonder what it would be like to tour with THE BEST BAND EVER!!! Hell I've even thought of ways to be a stoweway on the bus...hahahah I'm so kidding.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sarah [APPARATUS] on March 8, 2008 at 10:28pm: what an awesome idea!! i think it's pretty cool that RJA even has this site for their fans/people involved with whatever. i think it'd be cool to see a section about people (different fans and/or fans-crew) who met online and then met in person at a show. ya know, RJA bringing awesome people (because you know only awesome people like this kinda music) together. definitely the behind the scenes kinda stuff would be rad cuz not many people really know what goes into putting on a concert tour and could also possibly get more people interested in the biz.
p.s. you rock, staci!!! wooooo!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Samantha-Lynn on March 8, 2008 at 11:43pm: great idea! id get a programme thinggy lol; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Casey MacGregor on March 9, 2008 at 12:39am: Great idea! Ive always wondered what roadies really do! (he,he) See ya soon.......; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by rjasnumberonefan on March 13, 2008 at 10:33pm: I know this one guy...he is really forgiving when people interrupt his already busy schedule on tour with their list problems. That pretty much makes him an angel in my book =]; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by maricris on March 9, 2008 at 1:01am: It's something I'm really looking forward to and I gotta say this is a great way to get the fans involved!

It would also be awesome to know what's it like to work with the band (which is the best band for me right now).

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Permalink Reply by just_scarlet on March 9, 2008 at 3:47pm: I think it's an awesome idea! I don't know if many people realize how much the crew does! I think it would be neat to feature a different crew member in each newsletter with like a little Q&A(What exactly do you do? How did you become a crew member? What's your favorite part of being a crew member? What do you dislike(if anything)? etc.. & maybe some questions from the fans!)

I'm sure I'll probably have more input if anything else comes to mind!

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on March 9, 2008 at 10:21pm: I think that sounds like an awesome idea. yeah those are questions i (very) often think about. being a roadie would have to be the 2nd coolest job in the world (ESPECIALLY for RJA) , next to actually being in the band lol. I definately like the question how'd they get their jobs. I think you've got basics pretty well covered. maybe something like their relationships with the band, like are they friends? do they get to hang? or do they even know them that well? (not yours of course, i think we all know the connection there haha).
But great idea, you should run with it.
hope to meet you at a show someday!
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Permalink Reply by montana, yo! [[434 miles for RJA]] on March 10, 2008 at 11:36am: That is such an amazing idea. Really.

i like the shorts stories part. i would give you a short story, but my stories are long.

but outside the house of blues that night, my uncle told me about something he saw Phil do. its a pretty short story. haha

great idea Staci. i will MOST DEF. be getting myself one of those.

see you in Jax. April 21st. so excited.

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Permalink Reply by Just_A_Face on March 10, 2008 at 8:48pm: Thanks for such an awesome response, guys! I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Sincerely,
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