Sam is the lead vocalist of X Ambassadors and Gabe is their long-time tour manager of 10+ years. Sam talks with us about how X Ambassadors is constantly striving to fine-tune their shows while Gabe simultaneously progresses his Tour Managing skills to match the band's growth. Any touring team that can stay together for 10+ years is doing it the right way, thanks for sharing your stories and advice this week - looking forward to meeting you both in real life one day.
In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:
• The importance of good communication between an artist and their tour manager
• How Images Dragon’s Dan Reynolds discovered X Ambassadors
• How a polar vortex almost stranded the X Ambassadors’ team
• Why Gabe was the right tour manager to grow along with X Ambassadors
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) Patreon
(03:13) Sam and Gabe get on the bus
(04:51) Sam and Gabe start working with each other
(07:21) Leveling up with success
(11:25) X Ambassadors getting their first bus
(12:56) Litost song release
(16:05) Operating with a small team
(18:13) Gabe’s plan when joining the X Ambassador team
(23:11) The strive for perfection
(26:37) How Gabe was able to keep up in skill level as the band grew
(29:06) Communication is key between artist and crew
(31:58) The only times Gabe has “broke”
(35:40) Polar vortex
(39:03) Touring during COVID
(42:10) Rules on the bus
(49:53) Wrap up notes
(50:37) Shower Shoes
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Sam Harris - Guest
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Adam Elmakias - Host
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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey
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What Does A Drum Tech Do On Tour? ft. Tanner Wayne of In Flames
What Does A Monitor Engineer Do On Tour? ft. Charlie Bybee (5 Seconds Of Summer, ONE OK ROCK, Rise Against)
What Does A Merchandise Manager Do On Tour? ft. Jordan Lovis (Travis Scott, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance)
What Does A Tour Manager Do On Tour? ft. Meg Dieter (Slayer, Pharrell, Blink-182)
Never Miss Bus Call
Community Q & A
Touring Etiquette and Don't Be A Dick
Getting Hired and Paid to Tour
A Day In The Life Of Being On Tour
The Different Ways of Traveling On Tour
How To Start Getting Real Life Experience
Networking In The Music Industry
The Pros and Cons of Touring
Touring 101 - What Is Touring And How Do I Do It?
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