Although much of the work that I do for my internship is
done wherever me and my computer happen to be day to day, going to shows is a
big part of working in the live entertainment business. Being in and around the
atmosphere of live music is something that I have the opportunity to do very
often as a part of my internship. Through my shadow with Drusky last semester,
I was able to attend several shows and get a feel for what goes on in the hands
on aspect of the business. Getting the opportunity to work with the venue
staff, security, production managers, and box office managers was a really
interesting experience and has made me feel much more comfortable attending
shows as more than a fan now. When going to shows, sometimes I am asked to lend
a hand to whoever needs an extra person around the venue. On the other hand,
sometimes shows are pretty well taken care of in advance of the doors opening. In
the case of the latter, I am able to get some face time with the other Drusky
employees and even complete some of my work while at the show. Even if I don’t
have a specific task assigned to me, I still enjoy going just to be a part of
the atmosphere.
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