Within the live show episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with comic Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael, the fellows dig into the challenges and perks of touring.
Life behind the scenes is one thing that constantly intrigues music followers. The concept of being backstages is romanticized, whereas in actuality it is often a bunch of metal and concrete missing a crowning glory as a result of it does not want one as it is not public-facing.
Kael, when he first joined 5 Finger Demise Punch, would eagerly await a tour itinerary filled with stops in every kind of locations. Now, 13 years later, “I often know the primary day, the final day and don’t know the place the hell we’re from metropolis to metropolis.” And you already know what meaning… forgetting the title of the town you are enjoying in.
It is a mistake numerous musicians have made onstage and Kael caught himself earlier than the unhealthy factor occurred. It was nonetheless embarrassing although as a result of the band had simply had two days off in the identical place.
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Gass, whose life on tour is radically totally different than how bands tour. Whereas enjoying arenas with comic Russell Peters, he did not get an itinerary till proper earlier than leaving. He then recollects happening tour with Alice in Chains as soon as, mesmerized however how meticulously the whole lot is mapped out for everybody — the closest Starbucks areas, and many others.
So, when you’ve by no means been on tour, there’s a bit slice of what it is like!
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