The Hard Times documentary crew takes our viewers inside an elusive consulting company who help local concert promoters systemically scam bands. A Ryan Long film.…
Under-appreciated bass players need a place they can go where people understand them. Luckily, Ryan Long and The Hard Times have found that space, and recorded some…
Ryan Long and The Hard Times team up to document the harrowing tale of a sound man so grumpy, so disgruntled, so unbearably hostile, that…
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The best bands have a message. Here’s how you can pretend to have one too:
Touring can be fun, but let’s get real: No one wants to load a fucking bass cabinet. But never fear, touring expert Ryan Long is…
Finding the right partner can be tough — especially at this punk speed dating night hosted by Saint Vitus.
Ryan Long (who has toured extensively at a professional level, he swears) educates touring newbies on the finer points of stealing fans from the headliner.
In episode #2 of Tour Tips, road-tested musician Ryan Long explains the best way to drop your manager into as many casual conversations as possible.
Touring expert Ryan Long explains the ins and outs of #tourlife. In today’s episode, Ryan teaches his patented technique of making his two-day tour seem…