Toby Keith - American Ride Tour - Mobile Production Pro

FROM THE PublisherThis month we present coverage of the Toby Keith andAlice in Chains tours. Both tours feature veteran crewsand vendors, so we think you will enjoy our coverage. Forme, there is a special reason to cover Alice in Chains becausethe tour manager, Chuck Randall, has become one of myfavorite human beings in this industry. The photo of Chuck as“Satan” in the feature is even more amusing to those of us whoreally know him. There is not a more gentile, intelligent, gracioustour manager in this business and certainly few with hisknowledge, experience and tact. Chuck is a man to have withyou if you are ever in a jam…I speak from experience, believeme.As you are reading this issue, we are gearing up for ourannual Top Dog Awards and Tour Link Conference. Thisevent becomes more and more significant and attracts a widercross-section of our industry each year. We try to produce agood blend of entertainment, business and camaraderie in athree-day event. It seems as though another segment of theindustry discovers this event and becomes absorbed into it, likethe Science-Fiction “Borgs”. More information is available attourlinkconference.com.Finally as the year winds down, we are all looking forward tothe holiday season when we can find some time with our families.I hope the coming holidays are better for all of you thanthe previous couple of years.Larry SmithHOME OFFICE STAFFa 7 s 3 p 2ph: 615.256.7006 • f: 615.256.70042961 Armory Dr • Nashville, TN • USA 37204mobileproductionpro.comFor advertising inquiries:ads@mobileproductionpro.comPublisher: Larry Smithlarrysmith@tourguidemag.comManaging Director: Chris Cogswellccogswell@mobileproductionpro.comChief Writer / Photographer: Michael A. Beckgrockit@comcast.netTour Link Coord.: Jen McMahanjmcmahan@mobileproductionpro.comArt Director / Graphic Designer: Kristin Salawaykristin.tourguide@gmail.comksalaway@mobileproductionpro.comOffice Manager: Jennifer Russellofficemanager@mobileproductionpro.comWebmaster: Michael Stalcupmstalcup@mobileproductionpro.comContributing Writer: Mike Whartonmikew1955@bellsouth.netTOUR LINK BOARD OF ADVISORSBenny Collins, Jim Digby, Jon Nevins, Stuart Ross,Bobby Schneider, Jay Sendyk, Seth Sheck, Nick GoldNicki Goldstein, Chuck Randall, Michelle Freedmantourlinkconference.comPUBLISHED BYAnvil Productions, LLCph: 615.256.7006 • f: 615.256.7004FOLLOW USfacebook.com/tourlinkconference | facebook.com/tourguidepublicationstwitter.com/mobileprodpro | twitter.com/tourlinkconf©2010 Anvil Productions, LLC. Nothing may be reproduced without writtenpermission of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to edit any andall editorial content included in this publication. The publisher has made everyattempt to insure accuracy and consistency of this publication. However,some listings & information may be incomplete due to a lack of informationprovided by various companies listed. Please send any inquiries to theattention of the publisher. All advertising appears at the paid solicitation ofthe advertiser. Anvil Productions, LLC, can not be held liable for any errors,omissions or inaccuracies appearing in this journal in the form of editorials,listings or advertising.Member of:4 mobile production monthly