What Does a Booking Agent Do? ft Dave Shapiro (Sound Talent Group) - a podcast by Adam Elmakias

This week we have the legendary Dave Shapiro on the podcast! Dave is most well known for his relentless work ethic as a booking agent that has led to the success of countless bands. When it comes to being a booking agent - Dave is one of the best to learn from. After climbing his way to the top at The Agency Group - Dave started his own company called Sound Talent Group based out of his San Diego airport hangar. Fast forward a few years and he is running stronger than ever. His agency represents a variety of different bands and books their tours. In addition to this Dave also owns Velocity Records. Hope you guys have a blast listening to this one!



In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:



• What a booking agent does

• How Dave went from selling merch at a mall kiosk to booking several successful bands

• What the differences are between a promoter and a booking agent

• How a booking agent sets up and routes the tour



(00:00) Intro

(02:14) Patreon

(02:45) Dave gets on the bus

(04:52) What does a booking agent do

(06:12) How Dave got his start in the music industry

(13:05) What it takes to be a booking agent

(15:21) Working with people you like

(17:22) When does an artist need a booking agent

(19:06) Who does the booking agent work with

(21:33) Being able to multitask

(26:30) The different aspects of being a booking agent

(29:44) How a tour is set up and routed





(37:48) Sound Talent Group

(39:14) Putting out fires the day of a show

(41:18) Velocity Records

(43:51) Shower Shoes  

(44:21) Wrap up notes



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Dave Shapiro - Guest



► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davevelocity

► Sound Talent Group: https://www.soundtalentgroup.com

► Velocity Records: https://velocityrecords.com



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Adam Elmakias - Host



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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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