Music's a Bitch

Anyone who has ever been in a touring band, no matter the size of the tour, will tell you that there are rules to follow in keeping things well with the band.  Today's book review is about the reality of touring and adheres quite well with the dos and don'ts of touring.

Hardcore Logo is a book by Michael Turner, who himself has been in a few punk bands in his day.  The story follows Joe Dick, Billy Tallent, Pipe, and John, who are four guys that were in the band Hardcore Logo.  Following a storied breakup of the band, Joe decides to get the band back together for one last tour of Canada after getting a note from a promoter about playing a one-off show for a benefit.  This would lead to the band's last shot at "success," as the foursome decide to make their tour an all-acoustic affair.  Predictably, the results bring back some bad memories of the band's first time together.

A brutally honest take on the music scene and the touring aspect, Hardcore Logo is written in a manner that is easy to follow while keeping a certain archaic style associated with the punk rock music scene.  Recommended reading for anyone who likes music and those who aspire to one day be a part of a touring band.