Looking for a manager! (1 Viewer)

[tommytrousers]

There's a good article on Josh Ritter's blog (do a google and you'll find it) that is written by his manager and talks about what managers do and his work with Josh Ritter. The gist of it is that the situation where big-shot manager arrives on scene and magically drives band onto the "next level" is a rare thing. Often the more successful artist/manager relationships (particularly these days) are ones which grow together from an early stage. So, for example the "manager" might start off as a friend of the band who is enthusiastic about the music and starts helping them book gigs or design posters or making phone calls for them etc etc and then gradually takes on a more formal role as things progress. It's worth a read.

Sage advice. You need a grunt not a manager.Someone who will do the donkey work for you at this stage and will 'take the blows' on your behalf.