Backstage with Ian and Joel

Ian Cheshire and Joel Dumois
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Backstage with Ian and Joel is your ticket behind the scenes of the music industry. Joel and Ian have a combined 50 years of industry knowledge and they want to share it with you through stories, deep dives and interviews spanning all aspects of the live music world. Come hang out with us backstage! Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BackstagewithIanandJoel

  1. 4d ago

    Fang Frontman Sammy Talks A New Way To Tour + Touring China, Colombia, Cuba and more!

    Fang frontman Sammy talks touring in the 80s vs now, finding a new way to tour, tour finances, touring China, Colombia, Cuba and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ #punkrock #punk #fang #sammy #touring

    Fang Frontman Sammy Talks A New Way To Tour + Touring China, Colombia, Cuba and more!

  2. Oct 22

    Booking Agent Mickey Darius Tells Us How He Signs Bands, How Agents Get Paid and more!

    Ivy Agency owner/booking agent Mickey Darius tells us how he finds and signs new bands, how agents get paid, when its the right fit and when its time to part ways and how that works plus much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ #booking #agent #bookingagent #concerts #music #livemusic

    Booking Agent Mickey Darius Tells Us How He Signs Bands, How Agents Get Paid and more!

  3. Oct 15

    Legendary Radio DJ Marco Collins on Finding New Music, Having Movies Made About Him (Friend Thing) and much more!

    Legendary radio DJ talks the new Seattle set 90s film Friend Thing, comedian Adam Ray playing him in the movie, finding new music, taking chances on air and much more! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ #dj #seattle #friendthing #movie #music #radio #radiodj #marcocollins #marco

    Legendary Radio DJ Marco Collins on Finding New Music, Having Movies Made About Him (Friend Thing) and much more!

  4. Oct 8

    Boutique marketing & ticketing + WANMA with Jordan Swider

    Jordan joins us to discuss Bad Dad Clubhouse her boutique marketing/ticketing business + her role working for WANMA (Washington Nightlife Music Association) and what needs to be done to save small independent music spaces! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

    Boutique marketing & ticketing + WANMA with Jordan Swider

  5. Oct 1

    Performing Art Centers & The Bing Crosby Theater with Nickie White

    Nickie White joins us to discuss performing arts centers and takes us behind the scenes of the historic Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. We’ll talk about its history, the role it plays in the local arts scene, and what makes old theaters like this one so fun to explore. #BingCrosbyTheater #Spokane #PerformingArts #HistoricTheater Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

    Performing Art Centers & The Bing Crosby Theater with Nickie White

  6. Sep 24

    Mason Reed: How to Change The Live Music Model

    Mason Reed joins us to talk owning/operating Tim's Tavern, Beths Cafe, Slims Last Chance Saloon + Together In Music Society (nonprofit) & Seattle Legacy Preservation Partnership on how to reshape the live music world and preserve our important landmark entertainment spaces! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

    Mason Reed: How to Change The Live Music Model

  7. Sep 17

    Billy Geoghegan on Music, Taking Chances & Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone

    In this episode, Billy joins us for a conversation about life in music, personal growth, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. We talk about his journey through the music world, lessons learned from the school of hard knocks, and why taking a chance on yourself can lead to new opportunities. A candid conversation about music, mindset, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

    Billy Geoghegan on Music, Taking Chances & Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone

  8. Sep 10

    DIY Shows → Successful Full-Time Tour Manager: Annie Tunnicliffe

    Our good friend and former co-worker Annie Tunnicliffe joins the show to tell us about her journey from booking DIY shows in New York state to working for Ian's company Take Warning Presents to now living on the road 9-10 months a year as a successful tour manager for The Beths (+ merch) and Tara Yummy and being merch manager for Beach House and Noah Cyrus! This was such a good time with one of the absolute best people out there! Check it out! Subscribe to our Substack @ https://backstagewithianandjoel.substack.com/ You can buy us a coffee @ https://buymeacoffee.com/backstagewithianandjoel Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/

    DIY Shows → Successful Full-Time Tour Manager: Annie Tunnicliffe
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Backstage with Ian and Joel is your ticket behind the scenes of the music industry. Joel and Ian have a combined 50 years of industry knowledge and they want to share it with you through stories, deep dives and interviews spanning all aspects of the live music world. Come hang out with us backstage! Opening song by Boris Budd - https://borisbudd.bandcamp.com/ Logo by Misha Dumois - https://www.flowersfromthedead.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BackstagewithIanandJoel

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  • Creator
    Ian Cheshire and Joel Dumois
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ian Cheshire and Joel Dumois
  • Show Website
    Backstage with Ian and Joel