Publisher's Synopsis
What is the worst pop tune ever written? What was the worst gig? What is a musician's biggest nightmare? These secrets and many more are revealed in this humorous collection of short essays that show the ridiculous and hilarious backstage view of the musician and his slightly warped world.
Whether you are an accomplished musician, a three-chord hacker, a musician wannabe or just curious about some of the "behind the scenes" antics that musicians find themselves going through, this book will make you chuckle, laugh or blow milk out your nose! It's guaranteed to entertain and to open the readers' eyes on the hard work, love, sweat and tears that go into making that glorious noise!
Read with caution and do not read while drinking milk!
Tom Todd is a musician and singer who currently performs in Ohio and surrounding areas. He has been in numerous bands and now performs as a "oneman- band." He plays guitars, flute, saxophone, banjo, harmonica, trombone, trumpet and keyboard. He also writes music.
Tom began writing short, humorous essays about 'the life of a working musician' for The VOICE magazine, in northeast Ohio. They proved very popular with musicians and non-musicians alike and are presented here by popular demand as a compilation.
It is hoped that musicians from all walks of life, from beginners to seasoned pros, from polka to punk, will identify with the situations and misadventures presented in this book, and that NON-musicians will get a sneak-peak, a backstage pass to what it's REALLY like to be a PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN.
