Planning the Project

To: Janet

From: Paul

RE: Planning the Project

Date: 2 July 2008

 

I had to order the book the one I e-mailed you about is joke.  I need a breakdown of what goes into a tour and we need to come up with figures for total expanses and deal in percentages.  You need to get this program called Microsoft Project, I have it on this end, and then I can send you stuff like this, which is the last time I will post this type of information.  I will e-mail the attachment and you should add what you know has to go into planning stages and set dates to start and finish the tasks at hand.

 

I do not think it is dumb to add this book to my music library it was dumb to not have it already.  I operate out of books and videos and my innate ideas.  I will send you this in attachment in Project Format so you can work with it.  You know better than I how this must be done, I am just brainstorming.

 

Love Paul

 

 

Preparing for Tentative Agreement

To: Janet

From: Paul

RE: Preparing for Tentative Agreement

Date: 2 July 2008

 

Before I can put anything on the table concerning logistical support by the Military in exchange for services, I have to have an idea as to what the percentages are and what is required to put a show together.  I have to go to the book store and get this book; it should put me in the ballpark to make fair requests.

 

I am looking through the Internet now to find the bookstore with it in stock so I can get it today and be able to make intelligent decisions concerning numbers.

 

Concert Tour Production Management by John Vasey:

 

Table of Contents

	Preface
	Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	Introduction to the Touring Concert	1
Ch. 2	The Touring Production Manager	9
Ch. 3	The Promoter’s Production Manager	15
Ch. 4	Getting the Show on the Road	27
Ch. 5	Advancing Venues	33
Ch. 6	Daily Schedule	37
App. 1	Performance Contract	45
App. 2	Contract Rider	55
App. 3	Production Checklists and Forms	73
App. 4	Technical Specifications	81
App. 5	Vendor Contract	93
App. 6	Venue Contract	95
App. 7	Translations of Common Terms	153
	Glossary	155

 

 

 

USO Tour Application Process

To: Janet

From: Paul

RE: USO Tour Application Process

Date: 1 July 2008

 

Q: I am an entertainer who wishes to participate in USO shows. How do I apply?

 

A: We take pride in our ability to deliver some of America’s most popular and well-known celebrities around the world to the troops. USO tours can vary from a one-off to a complete tour with multiple destinations. The USO can also work with artists who may have available dates within their existing tours. USO celebrity status is not necessarily defined by experience of level of professionalism, but rather as a performer that has name recognition with the military members and families for who, they perform or visit. We also qualify celebrity status based on coverage in entertainment trade magazines like Billboard and Variety and as those seen on MTV, BET, CMT, etc. If you feel that you or the artist you represent meets these criteria, we look forward to discussing the possibility of a USO tour. Please send your press kit via e-mail to the Entertainment/Recruiting Assistant

or materials can be mailed to:

Attn: Entertainment/Recruiting Assistant
USO World Headquarters
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22201

 

 

 

They will be happy to hear from you, they are probably expecting your call:  You can contact the USO by phone, at 703-908-6400

 

Love Paul