Low-Budget ROCKSTAR

Low-Budget Rockstar by Scott Ibex, J.D. is the definitive Do It Yourself tour-building guide for the Indie musician. Endorsed by G. Moe of Earth, Wind, and Fire, Pato Banton, Craig D'Andrea of CandyRat Records, and budget-conscious Indie artists everywhere, this book teaches bands how to build a successful US tour from the ground up.

Chapters address how to: land more gigs than ever with tried-and-true booking secrets - develop an integrated break-the-band internet presence - take advantage of free grassroots marketing and promotional opportunities - draft, negotiate, and execute cover-all performance contracts, oral contracts, work-for-hire agreements, and riders that protect your income - get the very best price breaks on industry standard stage equipment, lodging, transportation, gas, and meals - build a road-ready digital office - incorporate your band - create, distribute, and sell more merchandise - save money on liability insurance required by many large venues and festivals - build pro-style electronic press kits - budget for success - use accounting tips and tricks - learn the art of tour-scheduling, and a whole lot more!

As an experienced touring musician with his law degree, Scott Ibex's unique background has produced a book that walks you through every part of the tour-building process in easy to follow step-by-step fashion. Find out what it takes to survive life on the high-road or low-road in a pinch and everything else that is "DIY" tour worthy in this chock-full-o-pearls-of-real-life-wisdom-and-a-hearty-dash-of-rock-and-roll-humor-to-boot 200+ page guide to seriously building your own tour and getting out on that sweet road!