Musician's Life: When Touring Isn't Fun
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
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Love the fact that: at the end of the video the singer is coiling cables while the guitar player is vlogging about 'being tired' Hahaha!!
Mark Burdett... aka Noah Guthrie 😂
he obviously plays guitar too..
Mark Burdett and nobody ever (from my long personal experience) will help drummer.
Played with some lead guitarists. And my experience is that they are talking to the fans while the band breaks down. Especially noticeable when you’re the drummer LOL
That drummer is on point!
If this counts as "not fun", sign me up! You're living my dreams right there.
Honestly. I rate this comment so highly, but hey man chase your dreams if you really want it that bad you will find a way to make it happen. Thats life, we are human beings capable of anything we put our minds to. Life is your oyster.
Be careful what you wish for.
@@55vermeer That's right Zach. I just checked out your rendition of Gary Moore's "Empty Rooms". Keep workin' it. Keep the focus. Sounding good.
Ya no kidding
Yea...When I clicked on this I thought they had road dog stage hands, guitar techs sound and lighting engineers, tour bus etc. etc. This level of musician keeps you humble. What's the name of this band?
Rhett, this is unsolicited advice, worth what you paid for it. Working as a sideman, a track record showing you can also sing backing/harmony vocals potentially broadens your edge versus a guitarist who doesn’t.
As far as the Noah Guthrie band, I’ve heard clips from a number of your videos. I really think a second singer backing him up would add A LOT to the sound. That 2nd singer should be you.
I saw them live last year and I’m thinking he did sing some backup vocals. Might have been one of the other players.
Vocal harmoniser pedal for the win 😂
Touring sure beats flipping burgers LOL 😂👍🎸✌️
Not when the players don't make enough money to buy burgers, or pay for hotel rooms, or pay for the inevitable breakdowns on the road, etc.
@Bad Guacamole No it is not. It's exceedingly rare. So if your reason for enduring the privations and poverty and indignities of a musical life on the road is to acquire fame, you definitely need a backup plan.
One gig is the best load out you've ever had and another you're rolling cords on the sidewalk. SMH
I was lucky enough to be in a band that played Microsoft's Christmas party around 1989 or 90. It was at the convention center in Seattle. This, I couldn't believe. We drove the van onto an elevator that took us to up the floor of our stage. There were other levels with other performing acts as well. We literally drove the van to the stage, and unloaded. Of course we had to go park the van somewhere else during the performance. But I have never been in my car on an elevator before.
What band were you in?
These old theatre concerts are quickly becoming one of my favorite as an audience member because they are usually gorgeous and plush inside and the acoustics are amazing.
I won’t go to an arena concert ever again. Unless someone gives me VIP passes for standing backstage🤣. Outdoor summer venues pretty much suck too..as far as sound etc..
I think most things you do as a "job" becomes "work" at some point. What I can say is I've been "working" for 32yrs of my life and I'm just tired. I enjoy my pay (the most I've made in my life), but the stress is wearing me down. Each year the expectation grows. It's old at this point.
Enjoy the journey and you'll have far fonder memories of your "work" years than I have. Trust me on this one. Blessings. :)
Yep, I truly hear ya brother!
On the tough days remember that there are a lot of us weekend warriors who would love to trade places with you.
This
@@youpeopl_music3220 You're doing much better as a weekend warrior....trust me.
Here are some fun facts about touring that most amateurs don't know about.
1. Unless you have some sort of record label push, which means your band has some tunes on the radio or some shit, you're not getting anything. You hump your own gear. You set up your own gear. You might get a 30 second line check. Your sound guy, if you have one, might get to use 5 or 6 channels on a 64 channel sound board. You might get 4 lights on a good night. And you might get to use a third or so of the PA. If all of this happens on any given night, that's a damn good night.
2. Money? Uh, no. Trust me when I say this, you're probably making more as a weekend warrior. Any money that you get goes to your food, gas, strings, sticks, heads, clothes and whatever else is necessary. If there's anything left over, which most of the time there isn't, you get to split it up. If you make $50 a night after your expenses, you're doing very, very well.
3. Unless you have some sort of label backing, you're pretty much on your own to get from show to show, which are often several hundred miles apart. Imagine humping those miles in a minivan or an 82 Pontiac Station Wagon with 3 or 4 other musicians 275 days a year.
4. Relationships? Nope. Not unless you don't have any scruples about hiring professional help or wenching the occasional bar maid.
5. But, the crowds are big, right? As a rule, no. Again, unless you're hooked up with a popular headliner, chances are you're going to play what I affectionately refer to as the "fried dough tour." That's all the carnivals, fairs and "field days" in every podunk town from Maine to Malibu. Maybe once in a while you might get a small 2,500 or 5,000 seat arena show. But, most of the time, you're playing music festivals, fairs and clubs. If you're band has the misfortune of not playing anywhere near the headline slot at music festivals, chances are you're playing for the sound guy and the roadies.
6. Good luck washing your own clothes.
7. Truck stop food. Fast food. Microwave food. I promise that inside a month, you'll probably have eaten everything on the IHOP menu at last three times and know the ingredient labels to at least 3 microwave meals by heart.
8. On the occasion that you get to sleep in a motel, you will quickly learn to bring your own sleeping bag and bug spray. If you haven't caught crabs from motel sheets, you've never been on tour. Happiness is being forced to fumigate your ride because someone caught crabs.
9. That guy in your band that you think is a really great guy and really funny? Yeah.....that's going to change. The road is the #1 reason why bands break up.
10. After the first 30 or so shows, your numb. The music doesn't stop. You have to play it with equal enthusiasm night after night. Every song gets stale after playing every night for weeks at a time.
These are just the highlights. Its a job and its a grind. There are times where it can be fun. But, its not the "dream job" that you think it is.
@@akasgsvirgil9503 I’m gonna quote one of my favorite singer songwriters Shawn Mullins. “Yea man but ain’t it a blessing just to do what you wanna do?” With all that considered you get to make music and that is an amazing opportunity. Isn’t the grind that sharpens the sword?
@@Wheelhousebandetx Or ruins the blade.
You see, that's just it. You're not really doing what "you wanna do." Sure, you get to make music but, its always on someone else's terms, someone else's music and by someone else's rules. That's what it means to be a professional musician. Im not saying that its the worst job on the planet. Far from it. But, its not the glamorous, never ending party filled with laughs and excitement that everyone thinks that it is.
@@akasgsvirgil9503 I suppose you don’t know how others shoes feel..etc. I would however like to point out that I would take any crap outdoor gig any day over clicking that mouse around a spreadsheet for 10 hours a day. Music drives my existence. I will say that I have become a lot more familiar with Noah’s music via your series so he needs to thank you for that. Also, you are a great resource for gear info and your vids are entertaining if not informative.
All I can say is this. It may be their music and their rules but it’s still playing music and that’s better than a day of literally any other job on the planet.
At 19:00 ...That's how to play a building solo that goes to a wonderful climax! Very well played! BRAVO!
Ah, the joy of moving heavy cases or instruments. Band I used to be in used a real Hammond with rotary speaker. When we moved the thing just prior to our very first show our keyboardist's thumb got crushed between the unwieldy mass of the Hammond and an unforgiving wall. He did his best during the show, but it just didn't sound the same as in rehearsal.
Nothing beats the end of a run chops! When you've been playing your guitar live day after day, by the end of the tour you feel like you can play anything. Good stuff man!
Rhett, dude I've been going back through all these old tour vlogs because its honestly the closest thing I can get to actually feeling like we're back on the road again. Or that we might ever get back to it again. Thanks for making these!
That's some amazing playing from you and everyone in the band! Awesome Job! Thank you for recording along the way as there are many that probably can't make it out to shows for various reasons.
This is awesome man, im really enjoying your vids. These types are my favorite. Keep the backstage journals coming!
This might be my all time favorite video yet. I just love the behind the scenes life of real musicians. Also, you all sound fantastic. Keep it up.
I appreciate the inside look. You guys sound great!
Thank you so much for your vids man! so informative, entertaining and incredibly inspirational they should be required watch for aspiring (and some already working) musicians. Great music and vibes. big love!!
Great guitar tones, great band and a killer voice Noah has! Love this series Rhett! Thank you!
Great Back Stage insights Rhett. Great playing as well. Love DY and now ur band...🎸👍🎵🎼🎶
Great video but misleading/confusing title? I love these backstage journals the most.
Awesome video Rhett! I love the behind the scenes stuff and the live performances. You guys sound amazing and you really killed it on that last solo! Good luck on the rest of the tour and keep up the great work.😎👍🏼🎸
Great video dude! I loved that you put a full song in it! Sounded fantastic
What a great watch. A nice little peak in to the day to day of touring. Loved seeing the old theaters. So beautiful!
I love seeing the full spectrum of what happens as a touring band. The good, bad and ugly all make the viewing experience complete and beautiful.
Thank you Rhett for your steadfast dedication to creating these fantastic tour vlogs. I love the podcast as well! Recently started listening to that from the end of season one, backwards. Cheers to You and everyone involved with these tours and other projects.
Merry Christmas!
Your friend,
Stephen
Thank you for sharing those experiences. There's always something to learn...
Really enjoyed your playing - the whole band sounds great! The cover of Whipping Post was awesome and that blues song was fantastic. Noah's voice is really good and your soloing was on point.
You guys sound amazing. From a semi-retired touring musician (specializing in alternative rock and hip hop, no less), it was a pleasure watching this. Keep on keeping on - you have amazing talent!
I like the mayor of Rocky Mountain😂
soo cool, you taking us on your very communicative Tour journey...
Greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks a lot Rhett for this fantastic realistic insight into your tour everyday. The very good picture and sound quality is fun! Helix sounds very good!
I enjoyed the backstory, it really reinforces the point that it’s the love of and passion for music that is the driving force. Nice job Rhett.
Really enjoyed the video. Band sounds fantastic! Rhett, you're a real guitarist. Makes the vlog worthwhile to watch. Keep it up man.. This is the best one I've seen yet! I get to live vicariously through you guys (as a guy who chose plan b) rock on boys!
Rhett Shull Just recently discovered your channel and I truly enjoy it. You're very likeable and definitely have the passion and drive to be a musician. I'm the worlds most average guitar player so I can appreciate what you do. Awesome videos that are very relatable to a lot of people. Keep it up my man, take care.
Great to see the live stuff ...group sounds tight, super singer and cool lead tones dude - well done all
Thanks for taking us along on the journey ! Quite enjoyable.
Such a real, honest and intimate look into the reality of a bands journey. You guys are great artists, musicians and hard workers and I absolutely love your music and respect what you are doing. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and be strong, be safe, be happy and I wish you all the very best in the days and years to come! P.S. I had to subscribe. There was no way around it.
Love your stuff Brett. All of it. You are the consumate contributor. Great presence, great playing chops. 😊 I learn something from all your videos. You are a master!
GREAT video. You talk the talk (YT vids) but you also walk the walk!! There are many players that savor the road life, but even more who wonder what that life is really like. WELL DONE!
This is a great video Mr Shull probably my favorite video so far. it brought me back memories, and brought up some nostalgia. I used to tour with my band , a long the west coast from Seattle to Anaheim in a Van, our gear in the back. We never made it to the top 40 but we were busy. And yep, you just filmed exactly what working bands do, set up fast, Roll cables, load, bad sleep, great times. Thank you.
may i ask what band you were in
This was just wonderful... thank you for putting this together...
I've dug Noah since I stumbled upon his channel singing covers. I'm so glad he's got a great band now. I've lived that life and loved it. Still miss it.
Great voice Noah and a great vlog Rhett - really good stuff. Look forward to hearing the album 😊
*Awesome vlog, guitar playing, and tone Rhett.*
This is amazing man! Great playing and such good content. I had picked up the xr18 before I ran across your channel. Was super psyched when I saw your IEM setup and am pretty stoked to roll it out for my group. Love how you're tired yet still the first thing out of your mouth is how lucky (due to a hell of a lot of practice!) You are to get to 'do music' for a living. Keep up the good work and thanks!
Oh man! That was incredible you guys really put heart and soul in it and I applaud you..yeah good job.
Thanks for taking us along with you and Noah. Looks like a great tour!
Love every moment of a tour, I’d do anything to have a dedicated band and go on tour with them..
Great content Rhett! Excellent job on the performances as well. You guys seem like a good fit. Great songs and great tone! This is probably my favorite of your videos. Felt like we were right there with you backstage.
Rhett That was a rippin solo at the end of this video. Man, that was perfect for the song. Beautiful !! Thanks !!!!
Man... the feel, you guys are so good!
Rhett. . . You just made me love the Helix even more man. Sounds FANTASTIC!
Also, the video quality is top notch man! I love the drone footage!
Could you do a video on how getting paid works for a set of gigs like this?
Keep them coming, I truly enjoyed it!! Maybe I'll see ya at the Roasting Room Lounge in June....
Loved that final solo. Very soulful.
Very sweet solo on the blues number ! I enjoyed it a whole lot ... keep doing what you do man ... awesome 👍
Hey Rhett. Great insight on a musician's life on and off the road. Very interesting. Thanks!
I live in the Pensacola area. Great video. Love your inside info. Great playing!
When you guys go into High Enough, your overall sound is HUGE! You guys rock!
Ok, I have to say it: that drummer wails. Please pass it along. You guys sound hella tight, like click track precise. Man, you guys gotta get up to Chicago...or at least within a days drive. Nashville? I got friends there and go down quite a bit, so maybe I can catch you there. Just fantastic man.
-Aaron
We’re playing CMA fest in Nashville this coming June
Love the channel, appreciate the techno info, always enjoy the live stage footage
Simply awesome! Rhett, your videos are real, informative, and just plain fun! I'm a southerner too (Florence, AL, right across the TN river from Muscle Shoals) and own/run a small recording studio. I used to play out a lot and now just work a lot of recording projects with young artists (and still playing out a bit with one of them). I'll be launching my UA-cam channel soon and your videos are so inspirational. I'm sharing some of your videos on my Facebook page now, so keep fighting the good fight, brother!
you are very lucky to be able to do what you do for a living ...a lot of us older musicians never got that chance....so yes enjoy it , take lots of pictures , video's etc. to remember this time in your life...a few years from now you will be surprised how fast life really goes...good luck & have a great time on the road!!
Great playing Rhett! I really enjoyed this mini documentary, thank you!
I adore these videos Rhett. It’s funny because I first learned of you from Rick’s channel and for whatever reason I assumed you to be more of a metal player lol. Myself I’m into the whole weird progressive metal guitar freak stuff but I legitimately appreciate every kind of music. I was really impressed with your band, the dynamics were awesome. As a former touring musician myself I can first hand verify that your style of music can sneakily (is that a word?) be some of the most difficult music to pull off live. I love my 200 bpm shred songs as much as the next guitar nerd, but it’s honestly really tough to hold back from overplaying and pay closer attention to the dynamics. I was always blown away by that but here you guys pulled it off flawlessly, it’s truly an identifying mark of a good solid band. You guys are that. And wow Noah’s voice is ridiculous, in a good way. Hope you guys are safe, love your content and now I’m a fan of your band! Also makes me think about trying out the Helix. It’s either that or quad cortex for me, I want to go more digital.
I missed the "not fun" part.
fawbak. Trust me start a band punk rock any band and go on tour and come back to me lol
@@youthattack3625 damn it's getting to me man.
Non musicians think it’s great, musicians that have done it for a while know better
YOUTH ATTACK I’ve been on the road. First two years were 220 dates a year. You either love it or you don’t. It’s part of the gig.
YOUTH ATTACK go tell that to the allman brothers band who in their first 2 years did over 290 dates per year and didn’t even make enough money to have to pay in taxes....
Very interesting video. Band sound superb in every way. Thank you and good luck on the tour. Subscribed.
In rehearsal you all communicate really well together- cherish that it only happens rarely
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love the tour vlog stuff , can't get enough .
Good no frills backstage video doc' . Well done. The band sounds really good as well. Look forward to more.
Glad to see the Helix kicking some butt, thing sounds amazing, you guys are sounding better and better, really get the band tightened up. Congrats
Fantastic journal!
Having major flashbacks from the late 80's.
Thanks for yet another great video. Always enjoyable to watch, and fun. So you're really getting alot of value from your Helix i see. I can really understand how more & more "daily life on the road" touring musicians find value with these top end processors, as you said, it makes things so much easier, with all the other things you have to contend with .... and of course, it sounds killer, which is the most important thing. I was surprised to hear that your drummer uses the Helix to such a useful end .... interesting. Anyway, thanks as always for excellent videos and best of good fortune to all you folks. Rgds
Love the band banter.. funny guys! seems really fun !
The full Helex floor is all in one... I love it
Excellent band and powerful music with brilliant, highly concentrated musicians who love music.
I love the dramatic, snarling imprint of the singer and the excellence of the lead guitar, so modulated and subtle.... with a drummer and bassist as powerful.... as they are modest.
This music also reminds me of Blackberry Smoke.... southern rock....
Many thanks to you
That blues tune peeled my ears back a little. Y’all sound tight!
Wow, Noah has an amazing voice! And of course I love your guitar work Rhett!
Great vlog, love those old theatres too!! Cheers Rhett!!
Great stuff. Loved the walk to the stage.
“Who’s that?”
“The internet”
“Someone help me.”
Good video! Would love hear your full set. The Helix sounds great.
Nice video man. From one Atlantan to another, enjoying your channel!
Love the venues. The last one had a clearly bassier sound. I was in love. It looked a lot more intimate as well.
Rocking the cardigan! Val Doonigan lives on. 😁
Great playing as always, Rhett. Cool to see another Helix guy killing it.
Maybe the best ad for a helix ever, some TASTY sounds also just some really great sounds
Really appreciate this video . Been there.....done that.....still playing.....& Lovin it !
Dude... is it even legal to play blues in a cable knit sweater??? (For the record, I had to ask my wife if that was the right description)
Great vlog as usual, my friend!
paulthelefty it is now.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, with elbow patches no less!
I absolutely love that the Mayor welcomed the band to his town. Shows how appreciative people in smaller towns are when a band makes the effort to visit.
Great vid man. If you haven't already I recommend that when you use your power cab place it in front of you and angle it at your pickups. At even a modestly loud level your saturated sounds will get lovely feedback that feels like you are playing a MUCH louder rig. Simple moving back or turning off axis to the FRFR will control it easily. I really love the Helix too. It's changed my life!!
Great video also love your Helix tones live.
These travel vlogs are one of my favorite things on YT. For an old guitar junkie who once dreamed of a life in music they really do give a flavor of the life.
Thanks, Rhett, for allowing us to come along with you on your gigs. It's a fascinating experience. I've always dreamed of being a guitarist, but with short, fat fingers and plenty of impatience, I wasn't able to do it. Now, I'm sixty and disabled, but it's fun living vicariously. You have such great tone and your fellow band mates are such a fun group. Best of luck!
great vid. gear breakdown/setup efficiency so important. Know your gear and the music is no-sweat
I’m glad you said at the end on how fortunate you are to be able to do what you do for a living. I would have loved to have done what you are doing but unfortunately I can’t. On a side note, i liked your playing at the last show better than any show I’ve seen and your tone was spot on (to me). Great job. And if you love what you do then you’ll never work a day in your life.
19.50 very Johnny Lang awesome guitar sound. I'm loving the Helix. Great Video thanks.
Nice work on the vid, just love the tour vlogs.
Im also a Helix user. Just love the thing. Purchased an HX stomp recently and im amazed by it. Im going to check out your presets right now.
Very cool bud, great band, singer has an awesome voice, thanks for the doco, really enjoyed it..:)
Wow ok, never heard of you guys, but you rock. Awesome stuff.