roadshow

In a near post-pandemic world, a darkly optimistic musician struggles with the challenges of managing his newly constituted band and the demands of grinding it out, gig to gig, via tour bus. 

Will a seasoned bus and trailer break down during the 9,000 mile journey?

Experience the risk-filled life of traveling musicians, performing live at festivals, venues and bars without any promise of success.

Will a venue still be in business when they arrive? Will the band get paid after the show?

This documentary is unabashedly raw and unfiltered, capturing characters at their worst and best as they navigate the near impossible: entertaining audiences with live performances in public venues when a panicked and frightened world is still wondering whether it's worth the risk to leave their homes. 

Is anyone going to festivals and venues for live music?

Think "Almost Famous" meets "Nomadland" with a dash of "This is Spinal Tap" for the look, feel and sounds of the 8 episodes, each taking the viewer on a comedic thought provoking journey with a mid-level Americana band for a 16 stop, 30 day leg of their 2021 tour.

"Trying to make a dream happen," ROADSHOW demonstrates the toll paid on the road to fame.

How far would you go with an empty tank of gas to pursue your dreams?

Meet TJ, Driftwood, Cody, Doug, Hashbrown and Knoy as the band navigates all the challenges of artistic expression in a gig economy trying to restart their traveling band 18 months into a global plague. 

Why do these dreamers continue to pursue fame when there are so many other easier ways to make a living?