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# Tom DeGeorge and DTOUR want to change how indie artists tour
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/tom-degeorge-and-dtour-want-to-change-how-indie-artists-tour/
- Published: 2023-05-03T14:41:55.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-04T16:55:28.000Z
- Description: Tom DeGeorge, the owner of legendary Tampa venue Crowbar, discusses DTOUR, his game-changing touring model for indie artists and venues. by Randi Zimmerman from Symphonic Music Industry 360 is Symphonic’s. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/05/tom-degeorge-and-dtour-want-to-chang
- Author: Alana Bonilla
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Indie Music, Live & Ticketing, DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44

Tom DeGeorge, theowner of legendary Tampa venue Crowbar, discusses DTOUR, his game-changing touring model for indie artists and venues.

*by [*Randi Zimmerman*](https://blog.symphonic.com/author/randi-zimmerman/?ref=hypebot.com) from [Symphonic](https://blog.symphonic.com/2023/05/01/music-industry-360-the-future-of-touring-tom-degeorge/?ref=hypebot.com)*

Music Industry 360 is Symphonic’s music industry podcast that aims to educate new and existing musicians about tools in the industry while sharing knowledge to help artists take their careers to the next level. Tune in to this week’s episode below…

In this episode of [Music Industry 360](https://open.spotify.com/episode/664kGCYM1XAmrSs5TOUoRT?si=xNTSA1vFQK-9MC%5Fk%5FzKREQ&ref=hypebot.com), we sit down for an inspiring conversation with Tom DeGeorge, a local Tampa legend and owner of the must-play room, Crowbar. Tom is also a passionate advocate for independent venues and artists, and as the guardian of the National Idenepenbdet Venue Association’s (NIVA) efforts in the Southeastern U.S., He’s been working tirelessly to support over 100 venues in six states as they recover from the pandemic.

We’ll discuss Tom’s vision for [DTOUR](https://d-tour.live/?ref=hypebot.com), a coast-to-coast touring model and independent venue network that aims to keep live music dollars local in the hands of hardworking artists. His practical and down-to-earth approach to revitalizing the live music industry and reconnecting with fans across the country will inspire listeners whether you’re a music industry professional or simply a fan of live music.

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