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Steve tells a bit about how their factory in Canada operates, mentions some recent updates on the new Prevost bus front end, and discusses some exciting new technology to come. Prevost sells about 180 bus shells per year and over 600 passenger
Jimmy discusses his history with the Statler Brothers, writing hit country songs and the people he’s met along with way including Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Stewart, Frank Sinatra, and Gene Autry. Jimmy is very humble and genuine and we hope you en
John got his start in the bus business in 1975 at Continental Trailways. Years later he was in the leasing business and in 1998 he started Busforsale.com focusing on bus sales. John’s witnessed an industry mature, lots of consolidation and en
Episode 29 - Eric finishes his talk with bus builder Nick Audino, owner of Superior Coach Interiors. Nick was burned out from driving when he started Superior Coach Interiors. He had a big dream of building a large organization and creating job
Eric continues his talk with Nick Audino from Superior Coach Interiors based in Lebanon Tennessee. Eric discusses Nick's quirky fashion choices that Tommy Lee and others have borrowed this “2 minute fashion trend” and they discuss what truly
Nick talks about his origins as a guitar tech that would fix buses as they were breaking. Because of his skill with fixing buses, the manager offered him a job driving buses. Nick drove groups from Mötley Crüe to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Eric and the folks from Christmas 4 Kids talk about this special annual event. Started in 1982 by artist Conway Twitty and driver Billy Parks, Christmas 4 Kids is a non-profit dedicated to providing a Christmas shopping experience for 400 child
Eric and the folks from Christmas 4 Kids talk about this special annual event. Started in 1982 by artist Conway Twitty and driver Billy Parks, Christmas 4 Kids is a non-profit dedicated to providing a Christmas shopping experience for 400 child
Curly tells some stories about the early days with the Oak Ridge Boys, and mentions that many of the older drivers thought about driving as their passion, not a job. In his 50 years in the bus business, Curly has some thoughts on what to do wh
Curly talks about Jimmy Buffett’s bus, murals on buses and more of his insights in the bus business. He mentions an early meeting with Prevost and how they really listened and made changes to service the touring industry.
Eric speaks with Curley Jones - a pioneer in the bus business. Curley’s been involved for over 50 years as an owner and a driver. Curley shares some stories about Johnny Cash, the Oak Ridge Boys, Olivia Newton John and others and mentions s
Eric speaks with Curley Jones - a pioneer in the bus business. Curley’s been involved for over 50 years as an owner and a driver. Curley shares some stories about Johnny Cash, the Oak Ridge Boys, Olivia Newton John and others and mentions s
This episode is full of great stories from bus industry veterans. They mention artists like Joe Cocker, Dolly Parton, & Johnny Cash and talk about the early days of the business, how they all met, and talk about how the bus industry is compet
Eric’s company, All Access Coach Leasing is building a bus for George right now. They talk about the touring industry and how it’s changed. They discuss how many buses George runs and how George’s runs his shows. They also discuss talk Lee Ro
Lee Roy Eichler has driven for George Strait since 1982. He and Eric talk about the early days when he first started working for George, and they were originally playing small honky-tonks. He’s playing stadiums now and it’s been quite a journe
In this episode Eric Blankenship talks with legendary driver Lee Roy Eichler, who is George Strait's driver. Lee Roy has been driving since 1964. A club owner introduced him to George Strait and he’s been driving George since 1982. George’s fir
Eric talks with legendary driver Lee Roy Eichler, who has been driving buses since 1964. The first bus he ever drove for a band was a 1947 GM. A club owner introduced him to George Strait and he’s been driving George since 1982. George’s fir
Eric continues his discussion with Troy Peach of the gospel group 'The Perry's'. This group has been in existence for 48 years. Libby is the only remaining member of the group that still travels. They discuss how gospel groups tend to own their
Troy pulls double duty for The Perrys. He drives for them AND he sings with the group. He got his start singing on the road with The Wilburns and driving for them. The first bus he drove was an Eagle and his first drive was through Atlanta tr
Olan and Eric share some fun stories about drivers, including one of Olan’s drivers and a fake snake that really made him squirm. Eric and Olan agree that when the tour starts, the driver becomes the most critical part of his staff.
Eric continues his talk again with Olan Witt, the Owner of Coach Quarters Entertainment Transportation. Olan reveals funny stories from the road including a hilarious story about a clown hating artist!
Eric has a fun discussion with Olan about his evolution in the bus business. Olan started as a musician riding a bus, then became a driver and eventually helped the company he was working for run the business before starting his own company in
Eric continues his discussion with Bill Parks, legendary driver for Conway Twitty. Bill talks about traveling the country for 40 years, how great Conway’s band was and how after driving for Conway, some of the standout artists he worked with l
Eric continues his discussion with Bill Parks, who drove for Conway Twitty. When Bill was driving for Conway in the beginning, there wasn’t any leasing. Only a few artists had buses. Only artists like Bill Anderson, Conway, Loretta, Charlie
Eric Talks With Driving Legend Bill Parks. Bill’s first Job in the Entertainment Industry Was Driving for Legendary - Conway Twitty. First job in the entertainment business, was driving a tour bus for a Conway Twitty and did so for 22 years!
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