as a actual roadie this is crap
not even close to how life is. terrible writing as well. stupid
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Didn't realize you were the roadie king and all experiences match yours.
Plus it's a TV show - you expected it to be realistic?
Hilarious, I never professed to be "the roadie king" I do however have over 15 years experience on the road and have traveled on tours across the world and still do. I can tell you that it is possible to write a show and stay closer to what that world looks like and still be entertaining. But hey if you are more of the CopRock kind of viewer more power to ya.
shareAre you saying that life behind the scenes is NOT a Hallmark Card Love Story?
yeah your exciting life needs to be made into a broadway musical because you are so freakin' awesome. meh.
shareOh hang tight, guys, here come the "real roadies". And they know about tv writing too.
For every lie I unlearn I learn something new - Ani Difranco
Yes indeed, here come the "real roadies", of which I was one. As sound man/roadie, I know exactly what it takes to set up a stage. Unloading crates of gear from vans. The vocal mikes, the mike stands, the drum kit, miking the kit with as many as six mikes, running a 36 channel snake, setting out the guitars, amps, mikes, stands and effects pedals, setting up the sound board, the monitors, and doing all this while weaving in and out of the lighting people set up the light show.
And I can assure you that the above operation is carried out at light speed, not like everybody is in some sort of drug induced state of sleep like what is depicted in the show.
Further, I would bet an SM-57 that 100% of the people that tuned into this show thought it would be about what roadies actually do, not what goes on in their personal lives. And that has nothing to do with knowing anything about TV writing. It has to do with expectations.
Further, I would bet an SM-57 that 100% of the people that tuned into this show thought it would be about what roadies actually do, not what goes on in their personal lives.
In lieu of the microphone please send me the $100 it cost instead. No offense but I doubt many people thought this show would focus on people setting up lights, tuning guitars and running wires. NO ONE AT ALL would want to see that stuff because it is most likely mind numbingly booooorrrrrriiinnnng.
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Walter's totally right on this. If they wanted the laid back, sissified, fights, and other things that aren't about roadies, they should have named it "NOT ROADIES".
It's not even interesting enough to watch this crap. Cameron Crowe knows a hell of a lot better than this. He *beep* up big time on this show.
The next time I have an idea like that... punch me in the face! -- Tyrion Lannister
So you seriously tuned in expecting to see ugly guys running wires and unloading equipment from trucks? That's what you thought HBO and Cameron Crowe was offering? No offense but you're kind of an idiot if you thought that would be of interest to anyone that doesn't do that boring mindless job.
shareI guess we just didn't expect stupid love affair after another.
Oh yeah ... the music mostly sucks too. No offense, but you suck too, pankoeken.
oh please go watch a rerun of 'friends'
shareFurther, I would bet an SM-57 that 100% of the people that tuned into this show thought it would be about what roadies actually do, not what goes on in their personal lives. And that has nothing to do with knowing anything about TV writing. It has to do with expectations.
LOL! This is the dumbest thing I have ever read on IMDB...and I've read a lot of dumb things!
Yeah, I tuned in to watch people unload trucks, setup lights, miking drums and then taking it all down again...now that's 60 minutes of riveting TV!
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Well written, thanks. No, I never expected a documentary on roadies. Like any good TV drama, whether its about Paramedics, ER doctors or roadies, we expect intriguing drama and interesting characters, which the show hasnt really produced.
So it's off my DVR so we can watch Ray Donovan or something else really fun...
what you said. 15 year road experience here
shareI know exactly what it takes to set up a stage. Unloading crates of gear from vans. The vocal mikes, the mike stands, the drum kit, miking the kit with as many as six mikes, running a 36 channel snake, setting out the guitars, amps, mikes, stands and effects pedals, setting up the sound board, the monitors, and doing all this while weaving in and out of the lighting people set up the light show.
And you would watch this done, as the point of each new episode week after week after week? And you would watch it and remember you too were once special. And amongst the Ex-Roadies in the world you'd share in this validation of your former selves.
Maybe the vast majority of the viewing public would have tuned out at mid unloading of a truck, you'd get misty as mike stands are propped up and the duct taping of the loose wires....OH, the long unraveling of the DUCT TAPE!
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Sounds REALLY interesting. HBO would probably make an instant order for 5 season's worth of shows if they stuck to REAL LIFE - like every other show they air...
Yes indeed, here come the "real roadies", of which I was one. As sound man/roadie, I know exactly what it takes to set up a stage. Unloading crates of gear from vans. The vocal mikes, the mike stands, the drum kit, miking the kit with as many as six mikes, running a 36 channel snake, setting out the guitars, amps, mikes, stands and effects pedals, setting up the sound board, the monitors, and doing all this while weaving in and out of the lighting people set up the light show.
And I can assure you that the above operation is carried out at light speed, not like everybody is in some sort of drug induced state of sleep like what is depicted in the show.
Further, I would bet an SM-57 that 100% of the people that tuned into this show thought it would be about what roadies actually do, not what goes on in their personal lives. And that has nothing to do with knowing anything about TV writing. It has to do with expectations.
Yes indeed, here come the "real roadies", of which I was one. As sound man/roadie, I know exactly what it takes to set up a stage. Unloading crates of gear from vans. The vocal mikes, the mike stands, the drum kit, miking the kit with as many as six mikes, running a 36 channel snake, setting out the guitars, amps, mikes, stands and effects pedals, setting up the sound board, the monitors, and doing all this while weaving in and out of the lighting people set up the light show.
And I can assure you that the above operation is carried out at light speed, not like everybody is in some sort of drug induced state of sleep like what is depicted in the show.
Further, I would bet an SM-57 that 100% of the people that tuned into this show thought it would be about what roadies actually do, not what goes on in their personal lives. And that has nothing to do with knowing anything about TV writing. It has to do with expectations.
15 years plus as a video director on tour across the world. I do know about writing scripts as well. What I was refering to in very few words is, that it is possible to write a show that stays closer to real life, (I do not expect a documentary), and write it well. The people writing the show should expect that those of us who actually do this for a living would be watching, (after all they are in the same industry) I would think they might want to try and do a good job representing what actually happens. It is not that hard to get closer to home and still keep story lines and character development to keep viewers coming back. I suggest if you even care about what really happens so you can have an educated base to start from try watching http://www.sho.com/titles/3435901/miles-to-go-before-i-sleep.
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shareStrange comment considering the short video "Miles to Go Before I Sleep" was a Showtime produced promotional video to introduce the Roadies series. In fact most of the artists interviewed in it also guest starred in Roadies. Think the short video is much like the series, except most of the attention was set on the 4 roadies that rode in a van instead of a bus. Look at it this way, you should be happy that they spent the time to bring some of the roadie experience to public light. Is it perfect? Probably not. Just as no video or movie will every bring justice to what it is like to serve in the military, especially during war. Those experiences, in any job, the atmosphere, the sounds, the smells, etc. can only be experienced in person. Quit whining a be happy about it. I enjoyed both the short and the series. I was looking forward to more seasons. But, it looks like you got your wish, it's been cancelled. More actors and roadies looking for a new gig.
shareMovies and TV shows usually aren't very close to how life is. That's why they're interesting.
shareDidn't know this was supposed to be a documentary.
shareLike medical shows, which are rarely about medicine, but about the relationships that exist in a quasi-medical environment, Roadies is about the relationships in a-music-on-the-road environment.
I'm sure that things will adjust as time goes on. It still won't be real-life realistic, but it will be better.
I love some of the characters and some of the actresses playing them.
Watching real roadies would probably put me to sleep.
I was a roadie and sound board guy.... it's not exciting.
Not in a large band capacity but local band and it's not fun, just another job.
It can actually get quite annoying when you have a battle of a bands type thing going on with 12 bands. Pretty much a night of hell for a sound guy.
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Dave -2707,
Chill out. It's just a TV show, it's supposed to be entertaining.
You're as awful as comic book readers
If I don't reply, you're probably on my ignore list for something I forgot already