In this edition of Deep Cuts, we welcome in one of the more experienced tour managers and merch staff from the world of live music – Chad Topor. Growing up in the city of Worcester, MA – Chad played in bands and attended his local live shows before joining in on the work behind the scenes himself. From spending time at small production companies and running small to mid sized events that involved campaigns like Miss America Pageants and 5Ks – to building road cases and working in music venues, Chad has applied all of these learning skills for the road now and ahead. Tour managing is never easy, but there is a rewarding part of this job that keeps Chad going while building his reputation in the music industry. With the pandemic happening and live music temporarily on hold, Chad talks about what he has been doing to keep busy until things open back up again. He has toured with many bands that have made a staple name throughout the world, and it is by no accident that Chad is the one who managed them. Listen in now as he talks about his experiences with those bands and what his thoughts are going forward as the world of live music paves its way out of the pandemic hole.