I started working as a local hand in 2019. My starting pay was $15.50/hr with 4-hr minimums, so if the load out takes 2 hours we still get paid for 4. Any gigs that are over 8 hours are time and a half, and any hours worked between midnight and 7am are time and a half. My local management gave me raises often simply because I am reliable and a good worker. Now I am making over $30/hr with a 5 or 6 hour minimum for each shift, and I can work every day for several weeks or take as much time off as I want. That's a minimum of $1,400/week for a local stagehand.
@jamesmb444
Жыл бұрын
I loved doing this back in the day. Mostly touring musicals and groups like The Chieftains, but it was great.
@GryHen-pg9iy
10 ай бұрын
Scott, where do you live, I want in lol, I'm a drummer and guitarist, know PA, lighting, sound mixing, Im in Vegas, I have been wanting to get into this kind of work. Any kind of info would help alot.
@liketeenspirit274
9 ай бұрын
are there local crews? i live in pa, just curious if you have any by name that are well known (or infamous for being good??)
@opiedrums6969
9 ай бұрын
Thankful for unions.
@JackieTheCatfox
2 жыл бұрын
I have another funny language barrier story similar to yours. I'm from Spain, and my band just played our first ever international festival in the Netherlands. There, we mostly communicated in English with everyone (which worked pretty well for the most part). One time, an audience member said something to me that I couldn't understand. I replied: "I'm sorry, I don't speak Dutch." Exactly with those words. He said: "You're Spanish, correct?" I said yes. He repeated the same thing but slower; it turns out, he was actually saying "Great music, great show" in Spanish to us, but his accent was so thick I couldn't understand it. I was really embarrassed, but the guy didn't mind, he laughed it off.
@evad.2877
2 жыл бұрын
T(h)anks! To the people for the questions and to you for the answers. It's really interesting to hear how these things work in practice. Have fun on the tour with EC!!🤘🏻
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eva! There's still a ton of questions in the queue, so if we get some different ones, there will definitely be more of these!
@Heldenstad
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the fact that your face in the thumbnail is twice as long as with other people, because of that epic beard! 🤘😎 Looking forward to the video!
@deborahfoster5520
2 жыл бұрын
I love listening to you Tank, because I’ve always been interested in anything behind the scenes. So looking forward to more “Ask a Roadie”! Love your reaction videos as well! 😊🤘
@mu4990
2 жыл бұрын
Tank! I appreciate the thoughtful response, and it's pretty much what I expected to hear and have heard from others as well, but I really appreciate your input. I'm gonna keep putting my head down and grinding, learning everything I can, and subtly dropping hints to the road crews I work with all the time. I hope I get to meet you when you come through town some time!
@sillyness3456
2 жыл бұрын
Back when I ran a local festival, I always had my own crew running. Bands rarely even brought their own sound guys or LTs, never any roadies, despite having some mid-level European Death Metal bands on. I basically banned the bands from the stage for setup and me and my guys did everything. (Thanks Tech Riders) It went flawless 99% of the time.
@ubermudetesetwas3408
2 жыл бұрын
I think that was the perfect length for this kind of video. I slowly started wondering, if I want to watch sth. else when you said you would stop at this point for now (not because I thought it was boring, but because after work my attention span just was used up). Really cool and interesting video! I would be happy to watch another one of these :)
@wshropshire
2 жыл бұрын
The question about bands pranking each other on the last day of tour, I saw Unleash the Archers last fall of their last day of touring and midway through the set Aether Realm and Seven Kingdoms came out and the show erupted into a giant light saber battle with the bands. It was quite a sight.
@billbeckley1474
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, thanks for doing this! Feel free to make longer videos. Remember, the viewer can always pause it to go grab a bite or something and come back. Your stories are fascinating and I can listen to them for hours, personally. So keep on rocking your bad self! I'm down with it!
@natashanyxx9486
2 жыл бұрын
Are you a local tech wanting to tour? Pro Tip: Have a business card ready to hand out to key people on the touring crews that come through. Have a current resume on PDF that’s ready to be sent at a moment’s notice. Have a basic tool kit / box that’s ready to go. Be professional and network!
@KleineKassiopeia
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love longer videos. And I'd be down for a Vol 3
@chucklee347
Жыл бұрын
There's a video of Mick fleetwood's drum tech sitting in a couple songs for him because he gotten sick. It always pays to know the songs you never know.
@tooernn
2 жыл бұрын
I dig this content alot, the 45 minutes flew away and it feelt like I could see atleast the double amount of time before getting restless, and trust me im not a man with patience. Thank Tank for this vid! 🙏
@samfetter2968
2 жыл бұрын
Felt too short. But I listened while cooking. Maybe that's why. Time flew by for sure. Loved this format. More of this please 🥰👍
@lornegilbert9734
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tank. Personally, I prefer 15-20 minute videos, but this one just flew by! Really interesting stuff!
@mlhender6
2 жыл бұрын
This was super fun. I like this content better than reactions and the like. This is really, really informative and you're a great source of information on a topic that a lot of us wonder about but don't have a place to go to get answers.
@Meinotchu
2 жыл бұрын
What it seems many people miss, or don't seem to understand/think about, is that, from what I've noticed, is that the band members (especially in bigger named bands) is that while the crew are doing their jobs with set up and what not, are usually doing press or appearances, etc. I think Cypress Hill in "Rock Super Star" put it best: "it's a job, a fun job, but still a job".
@sandy1653
2 жыл бұрын
Having been involved in some of those Florida "festivals" from the electrical supply end, I'm not surprised a stage down here wasn't braced at all.
@tyleraardema6430
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Also, a bunch of really good questions that I had no idea I needed answers to. Looking forward to the next one!
@heidezomp
2 жыл бұрын
Super fun and interesting to watch and learn, thank you Tank! Your personal stories and anecdotes are very fun to listen to, you are a good storyteller! I personally like these kinds of vids even better than reactions, and half an hour to an hour is the perfect length for me. I wasn't planning on watching this vid in one sitting but the time flew by, I could do with one of these every week! Thanks for the enjoyable content 💚
@bigmanlars40
2 жыл бұрын
it's funny when you get to the question of what have you seen on tour(i.e. sightseeing)...my band is a small band on an independent label with 3 records released, working on our 4th....on our tours we see a lot of cheap hotels...usually about an hours drive towards the next city we are playing in so we don't get our gear ripped off from our trailer....we get to the venue...load, set up, sound check right before we go on...play our set...tear down and load the gear back in the trailer...hit the hotel for a couple 3 hours sleep and do it all again the next night...like i said...we see a lot of cheap hotels, gas station bathrooms, and McDonalds(or what ever fast food is available in whatever town we are in....i think the only sight i ever saw was the Alamo when we played San Antonio....you know what tho....i wouldn't want to not do it...
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, been there. Spent years in a band in a van and trailer and that was all we saw: shitty hotels, truck stops, venues, and roads. That's it. Hahaha. Totally feel you, and like you, I wouldn't NOT want to do it. Some of the best times ever.
@Divig
2 жыл бұрын
Lenghtwise it was both good and bad. I was hesitant to click on the video due to its length, but when you came to the last question my reaction was; "Is that it? It should have been longer".
@snrrlax
2 жыл бұрын
One of the few shows a group I used to tour with got over seas was cancelled around 1 in the afternoon that day due to part of the shows. The venue said they couldn't do a certain feature of the show that is something through the whole set. So we had to then load back up to leave. The venue knew about this piece of the show well before hand and tried to pull some bs on it cause they didn't like the idea of clean up after. The venue didn't like the response of "Ok we'll pack up and head on home then.". A few of the crew were advised to head out and start telling people in line what was going on. Even in Europe juggalos get very.....ambitious? about their abilities to destroy things when they feel they've been wronged.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man. Hahahaha. Every venue knows damn well what's going on during that show. That's like saying you didn't know a GWAR show was going to be messy.
@russellmetzger1499
Жыл бұрын
I knew within the first sentence or two you were referencing ICP. I was at their show in Albuquerque when they got banned. Plus, I had business at the Convention Center the next morning where they had preformed the night before, and it was wrecked! There must have been a hundred gallons of sticky syrup left over from the what must have a thousand gallons of Fargo sprayed on the crowd. ICP wasn’t just a concert, it was fucking crazy.
@MrUltraworld
2 жыл бұрын
I like this guy, I think he's probably a great tech. I was a tech from '77 till '89. I was 15 and in a really bad situation at home and "ran away" and joined the touring life as a stagehand, and later as a guitar tech, I'm 60 now and work as a Luthier. I like this guy's answers, seems like a great guy.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Fred!
@MrUltraworld
2 жыл бұрын
@@TankTheTech No worries nice to see a channel for techs.
@CyberOptek
2 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. I was a guitar and drum tech for the Wailers in 2003 and 2004 and I always find it interesting to hear how some of the experiences for other roadies were. I left the work to go back to school, but it was some of the best years of my life. You have a new subscriber.
@averageatbest8146
Жыл бұрын
Yeah dude this type of content is great!! This was really fun to hear you talk about this! I would love for you to do a longer video and go through all the questions. The ones that were asked were great questions!
@ejorbe
2 жыл бұрын
That was a great video!! I always love to hear about the things behind the scenes and how logistics and do and don’ts of things!! Thanks for a great video!
@coder4liberty
2 жыл бұрын
My experience doesn't go any further than the regional bar circuit (and occasionally more than one region of the US) but pranks usually became a thing when we were playing a place which had three people in it and two of them worked there. In a couple of the cover bands we would have singers who had lyric sheets for new songs we were learning. I usually did those lyrics sheets. From time to time when we knew the gig might be less than optimal I would change some lyrics to something goofy just to get a laugh. The singer would turn around and say something like "dude why am I singing about cheeseburgers right now?" or "Knocking of Heavens Door" became "Knocking on McDonald's Door" with something like "take this ice cream machine away I can't use it any more the machine has broken down feels like knocking on McDonald's door" or it would just be setlists and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" became "Dirty Deeds Done With Sheep" or "You know I'm a Believer" became "You Know I'm a Golden Retriever". I don't think the bar scene in the late 70s, 80s and early 90s when I played is anything like it is today. In fact I'm sure cover bands aren't as prevalent now as they were then. I imagine it's much easier to do original material now than it was then and maybe there is no regional bar circuits any longer just bands writing their own stuff and posting on the internet, playing locally when they can. I know for a fact nightlife in my town isn't what it used to be.
@DerSteff75
2 жыл бұрын
To be honest... i could listen to this for hours ^^
@JamminClemmons
2 жыл бұрын
*My Longest Tour:* One Full Year + 6 weeks for a grand total of 13.5 months. US Navy, folks. The highest divoce rate of all the services is in the Navy. Not complaining, I volunteered for it. Missed every holiday..Easter, Xmas, New Years, July 4th, Thanksgiving, etc. Glad it's over, and now collecting a monthly pension. *Keep rockin'-out the videos, Tank*
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Dang, I've got nothing on you. Longest tour I ever did (and mine was music, not service), was just over 6 months without going home.
@christofferfrostad2626
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this! You can make 10 hour videos on this topic. I have followed you for a few years. And this is very interresting! Good going
@johnverley1739
8 ай бұрын
I love your channel - I was originally drawn in by your Band Maid reactions. You come across as very genuine. I wish I was an expert on Band Maid but I’m still learning. Great idea though.
@Tarantula7Tom
2 жыл бұрын
Would really love to know about your upcoming tour with Electric Callboy ie the preparation involved for it considering its your first tour for a while. Thanks for the awesome content Tank! 😁🤘
@dividedbytimestudios
2 жыл бұрын
We saw GnR when they started touring again, the reunion, it was at the Cowboys Stadium, we were on the 2nd or 3rd level, sound was so echoey, the best sound was in the bathroom speakers 🤪
@Wizerslapski
2 жыл бұрын
Love the long format. Just found your channel yesterday as a matter of fact from this video. Been A1 for various venues and companies in the NJ area since 2014.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, man! Thanks for checking it out!
@gregfruchtman1404
2 жыл бұрын
Good Afternoon, As far as I'm concerned you can make these videos as long as you want. Thank you very much for your content.
@TheOligoclonalBand
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Tank! It's really interesting to hear your perspective. A really underrated piece of gear (especially for guitar) is an EQ pedal. It fixes frequencies that don't fit, eliminates feedback issues and can solve all kinds of problems at all stages in the signal chain.
@richbriggs6053
2 жыл бұрын
Talking about also knowing the songs of the band, I think that's how James Hetfields tech stepped in to play for the band when James got burned by pyro.Pyro. I was at a show where In this moment was opening for Ozzy and all I could hear clearly was the bass drum but when Ozzy started it sounded great.
@lindasubias8067
9 ай бұрын
I was commenting about that at an Ozzfest long ago - the bands before Ozzie sounded muddy and just bad. Ozzy came on and the sound all of the sudden was crystal clear. I made my own judgments of character based partly on that.
@BurpleRX7
2 жыл бұрын
Rammstein is a 5 day build with a 2 stage leapfrog, they travel with a artist village of modular buildings for safe store and prep etc. this current tour the stage and lighting is pretty much fixed the only variable has been the wing big screens which is varied according to venue size. Touring logistics is a whole different story when it comes to roadies, I have worked tours from a single van size to full on 80+ truck mega leap frog tours and they are all so different. Tour prank day is great but sometimes goes far too far
@dpacula63
Жыл бұрын
Being a rodie sounds really cool. I was on the band side of things and honestly it was the most fun. I’m not in that band anymore for a lot of reasons that made it a nightmare. But getting ready for a show and playing was the best part.
@honeynetalove
10 ай бұрын
thank you for these videos!!! It is hard to find people discussing the specifics and details of touring
@robertanderson1986
Жыл бұрын
I don't carry too much clothes , I figured out the Truck Driving was the best job, so that's where I stay now.some tours are busy with tight time schedule. But if it's a long drive...find a huge laundry mat so everyone can get access.
@samuelpaulson6416
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not the type of person to watch a normal reaction video. I subscribed to your channel because I love the gear breakdowns in your videos. I totally like longer videos such as because I can turn them on while working. I look forward to the next video.
@jacobpradsgaard1185
2 жыл бұрын
for me it doesn't matter if it lasts 1 hour or 2 hours or more I enjoy hearing about it
@Brently27
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you about the country bands thing. Ran stages in Sturgis for 11 years and now I run a venue here in KC and yeah they party hard. Also at my venue we have a laundry room with 10 sets of washer and dryers. Everybody loves coming to us.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I know exactly what venue you run. Hahahaha
@sleepwalker6825
2 жыл бұрын
Just Watched the Vid ... Very interesting on Your outlook of the Touring Scene ... Lucky Guy doing That kind of Work Sir ... Cheers Take Care
@snrrlax
2 жыл бұрын
Man watching your videos is making me nostalgic as hell. I haven't toured since 2010. I quit and went to college and have regretted it ever since.
@joeschmoe5009
2 жыл бұрын
I dig this. I personally dont care if its a long podcast style video, or multiple shorter videos like this. I did arena/event security for 5 years woth the artists, so i know that side of things, including my longest being the eagles 21.5 hour day for me, then coming back shortly later for an 18 hour day with a few hours of sleep betwren the 2. So learning what you do is fun for me
@user-km7yu6mx5y
3 ай бұрын
This is the first time I've learned you worked with Red! Been a fan of theirs since their first single came out!
@be_de
2 жыл бұрын
Went through the whole 45mns in one seating. Very interesting questions and answers 🤘🏻
@Agathodaemon
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I've been interested learning about these things. Lots of hard work goes on before, during, and after the shows we love. Thanks for the video Tank! I enjoyed the longer video too
@scottme6615
2 жыл бұрын
I love the behind the scenes , evey show I've ever been too , I'm always watching and friendly to the crew , they are the reason , the show goes as smooth as it does .
@chefgaryklein7551
2 жыл бұрын
This video was outstanding!! Learned a lot from you and the questions. Every answer was a good answer.
@pixierocks
2 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for picking up my question! Super interesting to hear you mr view on all of these things. Watching this during my lunch break so the length is great to relax to~
@vidrax_de
2 жыл бұрын
Link to Episode 1 of ASK A ROADIE: kzitem.info/news/bejne/rm-Y2pack5ljppg
@chadsikkink5728
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I love behind the scenes shit. Thank you.
@Startrekker77
Жыл бұрын
LOVING THE VIDS!!!!!!!
@wrriddle
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video length. Not too long, not too short. Thanks for answering my question! Really not as I imagined. :)
@DamnableReverend
Жыл бұрын
Go for as long as you feel good about talking. i'm here for long videos. KZitem is somethign I have on while I'm doing menial-brainless tasks, and I don't want to have to chagne the video every few minutes. I enjoyed this. have played live music but never at the level where we had roadies. Interesting to hear your perspective and experience.
@industrialdrummer44
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought touring sounded so glamorous... until I spent almost 4 weeks in the cold and cloudy UK a few years back doing shows and climaxing at Rebellion Festival Blackpool. Great memories, but I was so happy to come back to the states.
@lawndart188s
2 жыл бұрын
Watched the whole thing while working. Very interesting
@craigpoole2602
2 жыл бұрын
Some of the best FOH guys I've worked with use their favorite songs as shakedown music for the PA. Maybe some dance music for bottom end some kind of guitar based stuff for mids and some uber hi-fi thing for top end. They crank stuff up until it falls apart then say "ok this as loud as we can play tonight". Some of the worst just try to overpower the room. Best tours the crew gets their own bus....worst tours you ride with the band. Nothing like a 14 hour day then getting on a bus and a bunch of band guys who didn't wake up until 20 minutes before soundcheck and after the show they are on fire until the sun comes up. You used an alarm clock? I just woke up when the bus stopped. It kinda sucked when the driver stopped to fill up 50 miles outside of the next town and you get a false start wakeup. We used to get a Wally world stop the night before a day off (Walmart bingo was big fun) I'd stock up on socks and underwear a few tee shirts and some black cargo shorts. Wear socks and underwear once and throw them out when you change. You can get a week or so out of shorts. TMs loved me.....6 shows? Backpack. 6 weeks? Backpack. 6 months? Backpack. Bring a nice pair of jeans and a decent shirt for going out to dinner on a day off. Some days I miss going on runs.....until I go visit buddy's who are still out.
@bobroenigk
Жыл бұрын
Shania pranked her lead guitarist (Brent) by having his ear monitor sound offkey for his guitar. She looked over at him several times during the first song with a quizzical look. He was super embarrassed thinking he was screwing up the show.
@marks340
7 ай бұрын
There's like a 3 second delay in my head when differentiating 'roadie' and 'groupie' .... that's enough drugs for the moment, time out lol. Love the channel and all you do bro
@godstomper
2 жыл бұрын
Long videos are great. Good stuff.
@brianfinley3683
2 жыл бұрын
Knew this channel existed for a little bit but i'm just now getting around to watching some of it. You've mentioned in other videos about working with FKAC and Red... I also toured with both of them on Winter Jam a handful of years ago as an audio tech. The industry really is a small world. Stay safe on the run with EC!
@Pygmyer
2 жыл бұрын
Watched in one sitting at 2 am and have to be at work at 8. Well worth it, could have watched for hours more. Really looking for part 100. :)
@anke_h9832
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video, super interesting! Definitely would be interested in more content like this 😊
@jonathanmarianayagam628
2 жыл бұрын
Would love if you came to Norway with a band! I would buy a ticket, travel to wherever the show is and see it to get to meet you. Love your content and your channel! Keep on creating :D
@foomonchu6662
2 жыл бұрын
Rammstein just came through Chicago. Couple of the locals said they flew over 7 planes of their gear
@derekfloresofficial
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on the performer side, but the tech/stage hand side is such a cool insight!
@darkkrenaissance42
Жыл бұрын
Answer to every question,,,, "Well, it depends" lol... jK love your broadcast ~
@Sundaydrumday
Жыл бұрын
ok so ive stumbled across here, watched about 4 videos....Is it just me or is this guy the most humble person on youtube?
@NudgeRocks
2 жыл бұрын
very entertaining man, thanks for sharing the stories. You might have worked w/ an old co-worker of mine, FOH E-ROCK. I'd love longer videos, however with the short term attention span a lot of us have 20-30 minutes is probably a bit long already. I'd bet you're seeing some of that in the analytics. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to more.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've toured with E-Rock.
@j_s_99
2 жыл бұрын
I could have listened to that for 2 more hours and not get bored. Very interesting video, I would love to see more of those, where you talk about touring, all that's needed in order for those shows and tours to happen and maybe some anecdotes here and there. One usually doesn't get this kind of insight, you talking about it almost feels like a big 'behind the scenes' documentary. (I apologize for possible grammar mistakes, I'm one of those german viewers😂)
@Centerpieceofmind
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, more videos like this! Thanks.
@jeffnelson6904
Жыл бұрын
I stumbled across one of your videos and thoroughly enjoy all the ones I've seen so far! Fascinating and insightful....keep it up, Tank!! Your channel kicks ass!
@radfury23g32
2 жыл бұрын
Dude I just had to say, I tried out your neck setup method of F1 oil and then Finger Ease over it...holy moly talk about no friction. It reminded me of how frictionless a bowling ball goes down a lane. Definitely going to be my new routine when I'm touching up my guitars
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, man!
@carterwatson1949
Жыл бұрын
I went to pinellas techincal school after high school for this stage production class it was a really cool eye opener for me I mainly did it for my mom cause she kept saying well it has something to do with music but it turned out to be too techy for me. I have alot more respect for the stage crew and everyone who puts the concert together. I learned a tiny bit of everything cause i got too bored and frustrated cause it was too overwhelming for me. But it was really cool got to meet some awesome people. So I kinda forgot where i was going with that midway typing haha 😂 but this is a cool video cool insight
@chuckamucksc
Жыл бұрын
As a touring artist it took a minute to get used to the ins and outs. I had never used a guitar tech. In the U.S. if the state is a union state the artist can not offload anything. Had to have a union guitar tech. Bigger actss have scabs that offload, set up, tear down, stow and go. Sleep is there but if you aren't careful it's easy to get swept away with the fun!
@chrislachapelle548
2 жыл бұрын
I thought this was great. It was fascinating. I would say 45 minutes is about right, I can watch it on my lunch.
@armandthevagabond8641
2 жыл бұрын
I would come back for more videos like this. I think around half an hour to 45 minutes is a nice sweet spot.
@floydkingi4364
8 ай бұрын
Great video dude, very interesting, I always wondered how it went on the road
@joegalford2319
2 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting Taking about the tech knowing the artists parts makes me think of when Hetfields guitar tech covered for him.
@judochopviking
2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, I like the longer videos! Keep it up Tank, love the channel!
@extendedplay8830
Жыл бұрын
More questions please This is really cool 😎 😊
@tanktop8572
2 жыл бұрын
I would expect when the show starts your work is mostly done. I thought the most hectic time for you was during setup and sound checks. Its cool to learn something new.
@Durmomo0
Жыл бұрын
You are so right, some Irish or English accents are SO difficult to understand until you have been around them for a while. I used to have the same problem with some people I would play games with and after a while it all makes sense and you wonder why you couldnt understand them before.
@hazelnut49
2 жыл бұрын
Best prank I ever saw was Killswitch Engage. On the last day of show on the last song, the road crew would take pieces of the drum kit away until there was almost no kit left at the end of the last song. Seamed like everyone was enjoying it.
@TankTheTech
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen that on almost every other tour I’ve done. Hahaha. Not that original, but always hilarious if it’s executed correctly.
@michaelmunley2360
2 жыл бұрын
Just happened across your channel and must say I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your insight, knowledge, and experiences.
@YYZatcboy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Super helpful for the novel I'm writing :D
@ThatRascalMerlin
Жыл бұрын
*_HA!_* I loved the question about the party/glamour of our biz! When friends ask me *_"Hey, can you get me backstage?_* My reply is always the same: _"What in the world do you want to go back there for? There is _*_nothing_*_ back there but sweaty stagehands, empty road cases, and cops."_ They still picture the old days and think it's tables set up with lines of you-know-what, drunken/naked dancing girls, free-flowing champagne, and so forth. Too funny. I always finish with: _"Do you know where we are during the show? Out front watching it! Backstage is for _*_work!"_* The "prank" question brought back a great memory ... While out with SNAP!, on the last night of a tour in Germany, we (the crew) went to a sex shop, and bought like $300 worth of, um ... let's call them sex toys ... and strategically placed them all over the stage. The band's response? They were *throwing* them at the FOH! This became a volley that lasted the entire show! When the audience figured out what was happening, _and_ what we were throwing, they completely lost it. The laughter was as loud as the applause. It was great. Good times.
@shi8651
10 ай бұрын
Makes me think about RUSH bringing their washers/dryers on tours and have them spinning on stage as part of the decor.
@rlGinjaNinja
2 жыл бұрын
For a reaction, the length of video you usually do is great. But for stuff like this.. Honestly, I could watch/listen to as long a video as you want to do :)
@pitpride1220
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this and learned a lot. Keep doing them. I'm down for longer vids!
@MagnetonJjungle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - super interesting!
@Aaron_Stuff_
2 жыл бұрын
I did a local job in Charlotte, NC for Godsmack and Metallica in 1994. What amazed me is that load in and setup took about 8 hours but tear down and load out took about 3 or 4. It was madness.
@whatxanswer
2 жыл бұрын
I thought it would be pretty much hell except for when you're playing but it's surprisingly smooth most of the time!
@Crazykrug
2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Tank. I would love to see a NCAA tournament style bracket of favorite places you have teched and share stories like you did with the favorite bands you teched for.
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