Initially, Name Dropping was described to me as a loose tour diary chronicling the (mis)adventures of one man as he zipped around North America handling/babysitting a band of friends as he quickly found himself graduating/being demoted to their employ. Another heads-up later pointed out the book was more about that fateful nomad’s experience in various music industry capacities, including as journalist and editor. With both of the above being themes I can relate to and get down with, I jumped at the opportunity to read Jameson Ketchum’s perspective and experience. Behind-the-scenes tour and industry stories are always a good time while you’re squeezing one out on the ol’ Thomas Crapper. When I caught notice of the author’s name I was further moved to tuck into his quarter-life crisis memoi...