We want to thank everyone for listening to the podcast these past two years. It’s been an incredible journey making this podcast, hearing about all our guest’s journeys, and helping our listeners get on the road. Thank you to all our Patreon members for supporting us on this journey, we hope to meet you all in real life. We aren’t posting every week but Adam will still intermittently host episodes when he discovers new guests. Be on the lookout for those new episodes when they drop and always remember, don’t shit on the bus! Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Paul Bradely is the Founder and Owner of Eventric, which is mostly known for their app Master Tour. It was nice to have Paul on and understand the inner workings of such an important part of the touring industry. Tours simply wouldn’t function today without the help of Master Tour. If you don’t know what Master Tour is, chances are you have not toured. Thanks again Paul, look forward to meeting you in real life.   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • Why Paul created Master Tour • The early obstacles Master Tour had to overcome • The difficulties for the company during COVID • The new features Master Tour is rolling out (00:00) Intro (02:17) Patreon (02:50) Paul gets on the bus (03:08) The Creation of Master Tour (04:48) Master Tour at the start (11:52) Early issues with Master Tour (13:32) Bringing together a team (14:51) What drove Paul to create Master Tour (20:14) The two sides of Master Tour (24:18) Changes over time (24:40) Making it through COVID (27:39) Generating income in an app (34:08) Preparing for post covid (42:35) Upcoming features (52:40) Wrap up notes (53:48) Shower Shoes --- Eventric - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventricmastertour ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/eventric ► Eventric: https://www.eventric.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey #musicindustry #mastertour #touringmusic #tourmanager

Nick Martin is the guitarist and backup vocalist/screamer for the band Sleeping With Sirens. In today’s episode, we go over Nick’s love of coffee, what it’s like being a member of Sleeping With Sirens, and how Nick gauges his success as he’s traveled through this industry. Thank you so much for coming on the podcast Nick! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How to measure success as an artist • About joining Sleeping With Sirens • The different roles within a band • What it was like starting Charlie Royal Coffee (00:00) Intro (01:46) Patreon (02:18) Nick gets on the bus (09:57) Coffee Cupping (15:34) Sleeping With Sirens’ new album (18:24) Nick being in Sleeping with Sirens for 8 years (21:43) How Nick compartmentalizes his life (24:28) Fake ID story (26:52) Staying young and healthy (28:44) Nick's metric of success (32:45) Is there an age cap for being in a band? (41:01) The dynamics of being in Sleeping with Sirens (43:36) Aveneged Sevenfold story (47:39) How to deal with people making bad decisions (48:47) Not molding to fit in with people (54:36) Wrap up notes (55:07) Shower Shoes --- Nick Martin - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodirectioncasa ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/nodirectioncasa ► Sleeping With Sirens: https://www.sirensmusic.co --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Joshua Roberts is the lead vocalist for the band Magnolia Park. Not only is he the lead vocalist, he is also a photographer, videographer, and works closely on the band’s brand. In today’s episode, we dive into how Joshua joined Magnolia park, what it’s like to wear multiple hats in a band, and how anime helps inspire the group’s branding. Thank you so much much for jumping on the bus Joshua and we hope you all enjoy this week’s episode! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Josh became a member of Magnolia Park • The influence of anime on Magnolia Park • What band needs to do to stay relevant today • How Magnolia Park constantly improves themselves (00:00) Intro (02:21) Patreon (02:38) Joshua gets on the bus (03:37) How Magnolia Park formed (05:07) Touring post-COVID (06:59) Simple Plan Tour and Sad Summer Fest (09:00) How Joshua joined the band (11:28) Magnolia Park deciding to go on the road (13:41) Wearing multiple hats in the band (18:17) Staying relevant as a musician today (20:01) Magnolia Park inspiration from anime (23:39) How Joshua got into anime (30:24) Working with Flysouth, Andrew Wade, and ADTR (32:07) Constantly improving (36:21) How to go from local band to touring musicians (40:07) Wrap up notes (41:23) Shower Shoes --- Joshua Roberts - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshmagnoliapark/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshMagnolia ► Magnolia Park: https://www.magnoliaparkband.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Austin Roa is a touring photographer and videographer. He has worked with artists such as The Lumineers, HOZIER, and is currently out with AJR. In today’s episode we dive into how Austin began his career in music from shooting DIY house shows to leveling up to international arena tours. Just like on tour, he only brought good vibes and stories for this week’s episode - thanks for coming on Austin! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How to craft new images in similar-looking venues • How Austin went from sneaking into shows at SXSW to touring around the world with AJR • Why being a good person is the best quality to have on the road • The amount of creative freedom Austin has with AJR (00:00) Intro (01:35) Patreon (02:05) Austin gets on the bus (03:39) Austin's get home from tour routine (09:40) Touring consistently with one artist (12:13) AJR's Broadway show (13:07) AJR in New Zealand (14:49) Different sizes of AJR tours (17:28) AJR's viral TikTok moents (18:59) Creating a strong relationship with an artist (20:31) Austin's first tour (21:22) Going with your gut (26:20) The value of personality when touring (27:56) Austin jumping on Hippos Campus's bus (31:33) Content goals for a world tour (33:39) Crew suggestions (36:37) Challenging yourself creatively on tour (41:36) How Austin stays healthy on tour (46:40) Wrap up notes (48:07) Shower Shoes --- Austin Roa - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinroa ► Twitter:https://twitter.com/AustinRoa ► Website: https://www.austinroa.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Kim is a program director at Calling All Crows. They work with venues, festivals, and touring crews to help end sexual violence in the music industry. In today’s episode, we explore what sexual violence looks like in a concert setting. We cover on a very basic level - how to handle these situations when they arise - from both the crew and attendee perspectives. However, I would heavily recommend taking their online course as it goes much deeper than we do.   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • Calling All Crow's role at venues • How to spot sexual harassment • What you can do to prevent sexual harassment and violence • Methods you can use when in an uncomfortable environment (00:00) Intro (02:14) Patreon (02:54) Kim gets on the bus (08:22) The thought process behind Calling All Crows (14:30) What qualifies as sexual violence (19:58) Response to Calling All Crows from venues and staff (23:04) When you need to change your environment and when to leave it (25:06) Festival Example (27:43) Tour Bus Example (36:19) Adam's improvement with his language (41:06) Example of workplace harassment (59:36) Wrap up notes (01:00:54) Shower Shoes --- Kim Warnick - Guest ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-warnick Calling All Crows: ► Resources: https://callingallcrows.org/hereforthemusic ► Training: https://www.callingallcrows.org/hftm-training ► Anti-Harassment Pledge: https://www.callingallcrows.org/our-pledge ► Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/calling-all-crows/hereforthemusic --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Matt is a VIP coordinator who is currently working at 237 Global Inc.. They help create VIP experiences for artists such as Shawn Mendes, Hella Mega Tour, and Wiz Khalifa to name a few. In today’s episode explore how artists have created bigger and better experiences for their fans and how you can work in VIP. In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Matt became a VIP coordinator • What a VIP coordinator does • How to get on the road as a VIP coordinator • What it’s like to work for 237 Global Inc. (00:00) Intro (01:49) Patreon (02:28) Matt gets on the bus (03:41) How Adam and Matt met (05:55) How Matt started working as a VIP Coordinator (07:55) What VIP experiences use to be (16:54) The rise in popularity of VIP experiences (21:41) 23/7 Global Global (24:50) Who has VIP experiences on tour today (29:44) How VIP works (36:48) How to get on the road as a VIP coordinator (42:15) Average day working for 23/7 Global (47:26) Skills that transfer over to other touring jobs from VIP (50:47) Wrap up notes (50:52) Shower Shoes --- Matt Jara - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/237_global ► Website:https://237global.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey #vipcoordinator #shawnmendes #musicindustry #237globalinc

Justin is currently drum teching for Slipknot and was kind of enough to jump on call with us mid tour, all the way from Slovakia. Had a solid time catching up with him and hearing it’s like touring with one of the largest metal bands in the world. In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How it feels to headline festivals in Europe • What it’s like touring with a large band & crew • How Justin and Jay Weinberg became friends   • Justin’s improvement as a drummer (00:00) Intro (02:16) Patreon (02:25) Justin gets on the bus (03:18) Justin’s current tour location (07:47) Slipknots routing for Europe (09:32) Building Jay’s drum set (13:30) How Justin started working with Slipknot (19:14) Justin's first show with Slipknot (24:17) How many pieces make up Jay’s Slipknot drum kit (25:20) Early mistakes Justin learned from while touring with Slipknot (28:55) What it's like drum tech for Slipknot (32:09) Justin's photography (34:12) Tortilla guy (37:11) Traveling with such a big crew (42:47) An average day for Justin (50:23) Wrap up notes (50:36) How Justin has worked to this point in his career (53:26) Jared Leto Story (55:41) COVID 19 (59:28) Shower Shoes --- Justin Nace - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsnace ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSNace ► Website: https://justinnace.bigcartel.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

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 --- Sam Harris - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samnelsonharris_xa ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/xambassadors ► Twitch: https://www.xambassadors.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Everyone please welcome this week’s guest to the bus - Jonny Craig! I have known Jonny for awhile, but had never gotten the chance to sit down and talk with him. Some of these stories are hard to listen to, but I’m thankful Jonny is able to tell them so that we can all learn from him.   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • What caused Jonny to start taking opioids • The cycle of addiction and how hard it is to break • How Jonny joined Dance Gavin Dance • Jonny new music & outlook on life (00:00) Intro (02:46) Patreon (03:09) Jonny gets on the bus (08:13) Jonny joining Dance Gavin Dance (12:06) How Jonny created the vocal sound for Dance Gavin Dance (13:57) Initially declining Rise Records, finding Eric Rushing (16:01) When Jonny first got addicted to drugs (20:05) Jonny becoming more addicted to pills (24:43) When Jonny started to lose friends because of his addictions (26:08) Adam's story about Jonny in Vegas (28:04) The lowest points for Jonny (29:57) Macbook situation (40:04) How to help someone with an addiction (42:23) What enabling looks like (45:56) Binge Drinking (48:58) Jonny returning to live music & sobriety (01:00:17) Wrap up notes (01:02:47) Jonny’s solo career (01:05:14) Shower Shoes Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Everyone, please welcome this week’s guest to the bus - Seth Kallen! Seth manages X Ambassadors, Jukebox The Ghost, Will Linley, and Corook to name a few. I found it impressive he has been managing Jukebox The Ghost for 17 years (almost half his life)! His stories of being a part of the rise of X Ambassadors were also a pleasure to listen to. So get comfy, grab your drink of choice, and get ready for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Seth went from wanting to be a musician to being a manager of an internationally recognized band • Why Seth believes live music is so crucial for a particular artist • How ‘Jungle’ and ‘Renegades’ put X Ambassadors on the map • What happens to a band, on the back end, after a song becomes very successful (00:00) Intro (02:15) Patreon (03:36) Seth gets on the bus (05:53) Seth's path to becoming a manager (07:57) How Seth met Jukebox The Ghost (21:00) When Seth started working with X Ambassadors (22:21) The songs that helped  X Ambassadors grow in popularity (30:16) How 'Jungle' became the anthem of the 2014 World Cup (33:59) How the song ‘Renegades’ propelled X Ambassadors into area-selling shows (35:52) The impact of syncs on an artist’s career (39:44) Lessons learned from big songs like 'Jungle' and 'Renegades’ (46:32) Why artists need to perform live (53:55) Wrap up notes (56:10) Shower Shoes --- Seth Kallen - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethkallen ► Article:https://medium.com/@SethKallenThisFiction/what-do-i-miss-i-miss-live-music-the-fight-to-save-the-concert-business-during-a-global-pandemic-b91d64d1b26b ► Website: https://www.thisfiction.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey #xambassadors #jukeboxtheghost #sethkallen

We got a familiar face back on the bus, it’s Neil! Everyone welcome back Neil who’s been touring around like crazy and we were lucky enough to have him on. It felt like the first episodes when Neil was co-hosting, there’s a ton to laugh at during this episode. Thanks for jumping back on to chat about life Neil. Everyone get ready for another exciting episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • What it’s been like touring again during COVID • How Neil prepared to get back on the road • What it’s like for Neil to be touring while having a kid • What it’s like to make friends on a festival circuit (00:00) Intro (01:46) Patreon (02:16) Neil gets on the bus (06:09) Going out on tour (11:51) Making friends at festivals (17:37) Fred Durst story (18:35) Robert Ortiz's passing (22:06) Living life with a kid (35:07) Touring during COVID (39:41) Why ADTR had to cancel their tour (57:36) ADTR's new song (01:00:44) Wrap up notes --- Neil Westfall - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neilwestfall44 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/NW44 ► Website: https://adtr.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Everyone lets welcome onto the bus, Eric Gerloff! Eric wears a lot of hats on tour; he’s a tour manager, production manager, and sound engineer to name a few. Eric has toured with a wide variety of artists starting all the way back on Warped Tour and now tour manages A$AP Ferg, Lil Uzi Vert, and BoywithUke. Thanks to his years of experience in the music industry, Eric has a strong gut feeling when hiring crew members or working with a new artist. There’s so much knowledge to gain from Eric so get comfy for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Eric has worked with a long list of varied genre artist • What is it like to tour in the rap/hip hop world • Why does Eric trust his gut so much when choosing crew members or artists to work for • Lessons Eric learned from mistakes he made early in his career (00:00) Intro (01:47) Patreon (02:13) Eric gets on the bus (02:27) How long Adam and Eric have known each other (04:50) When Eric started touring (06:24) Mistakes Eric made early on in his career (11:08) Who Eric has worked for (13:43) Difference between Warped Tour bands and hip-hop artists (20:02) What it's like being on a free for all tour (25:47) How to let people know you're available (27:37) What Eric looks for when bringing on new tour members (36:28) Smoking and drinking on the job (49:27) How to know when you're the right fit for an artist (56:04) Wrap up notes (56:38) Shower Shoes --- Eric Gerloff - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitbatman_/ ► Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gerloff-29880351 --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Everyone please welcome the founders of Entourage Pro James and Joel. Entourage Pro is at its very core -  a verified private global crew network. I was very excited when I learned about this site and I feel deeply that this is exactly what the music industry needs. James and Joel answer all of my questions, provide some insight on how they made this site,  and cover how you can sign up and create an account. Sign up!   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • What is Entourage Pro • Why did Joel and James create Entourage Pro for • How to create and edit an account on Entourage Pro • Why the music industry operates on a word-of-mouth system for getting gigs (00:00) Intro (02:22) Patreon (03:18) Joel and James get on the bus (04:06) What Joel and James do in the music industry (14:28) Why the music industry was such a word-of-mouth industry? (19:50) What is Entourage Pro? (24:33) Pitfalls Joel and James avoided when creating Entourage Pro (29:38) Who gets hired on Entourage Pro and who does the hiring (40:07) Convincing people to switch over to Entourage Pro (50:42) Going on and using Entourage Pro (01:12:56) Editability on the site (01:17:02) How it felt to launch the Entourage Pro (01:18:47) Wrap up notes --- Entourage Pro - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entourageproltd ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/pro_entourage ► Website: https://www.entouragepro.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Everyone welcome one of the most enthusiastic people we’ve had on the bus, Kenny Barnwell! Over the past 20 years, Kenny has worked his way up from a local stagehand to touring with Bon Jovi, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande. Kenny also is the co-founder of Freedom Music events, an author, and teaches online courses for crew careers. Let's get ready for this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus!   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • What someone can do to level up as a stagehand • How Kenny went from living in his car to touring with A-list artist • The value of working for free at the beginning in the music industry • What Kenny believes people on the road now can do to help out new stagehands (00:00) Intro (03:05) Patreon (03:59) Kenny gets on the bus (06:12) How Kenny got started in the music industry (17:04) Working for free (19:31) How stagehands are hired on (21:14) How Kenny transitioned into touring (27:38) What is a stagehand (33:12) It's all about who knows you (35:10) Missteps when reaching out to someone (40:24) Can you be a good hang on tour (43:38) Being a stagehand is like paid training (48:07) First steps to being hired as a local stagehand (55:22) Leveling up from a stagehand (01:05:37) What people on the road can do now to help new stage hands out (01:11:00) Wrap up notes --- Kenny Barnwell - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennybarnwell ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennybarnwell ► Crew Coach: https://freedommusicevents.com/crew-coach ► Back Stage Crew Careers: https://www.instagram.com/backstagecrewcareers --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Connor made me write the caption this week…. Because we have Connor on the podcast! Everyone welcome our very own producer, editor, and resident good vibes advocate Connor Gaskey. Connor is on his first. tour. ever. And I couldn’t be more proud, excited, and thrilled for him. Of course, it’s only right we snag him for a day to talk to him about what he has been up to. In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Connor was able to network his way onto his first tour • What skills Connor has learned while on the road • The importance of being organized and clean on a bandwagon • What it’s like to work so one on one with BoywithUke (00:00) Intro (01:29) Patreon (02:22) Connor gets on the bus (03:45) How Connor networked his way to getting his first tour (06:59) Connor reached out to other photographers (10:07) Stuff you need to know before going on the road (12:32) First day on tour (19:05) Rules of a bandwagon (19:54) Stories from the road (26:28) Days seem the same on the road (29:14)  Daily routine on tour (33:04) Staying healthy on tour (35:05) The show (36:15) Working one on one with BoywithUke (38:46) Recognizing things Connor learned from the podcast on tour (40:27) One thing of touring Connor did not expect (41:17) Shower shoes (41:27) Using skills learned from off the road on tour (42:25) Things Connor is trying to improve on while touring (43:28) Wrap up notes --- Connor Gaskey - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connortherealgaskey ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjgaskey ► Website: https://www.connorgaskey.com --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

Let's welcome Chris Lent to the podcast this week! Chris is a drum tech, drummer, and stage manager. Chris has played with From First To Last, I Set My Friends On Fire - and is currently in The Villa and Pretty Idiiot.  He is currently stage manager for Polyphia. The path Chirs has made into the music industry is one of the most rock n roll ways and it’s incredible to chat with him about how he kept leveling up his career. He’s a guy of many talents both as a crew member as well as being in a couple of his own bands. There’s a lot to learn about being a great hang on the road in this one so get ready for this week’s episode of  Don’t Shit on the Bus!   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • Why Chris makes friends with all his crew mates on tour • How Chris has worked with and been in several bands over his music career • The importance of leaving your ego at the door when going out on the road • What happened in the viral video Chris was in (00:00) Intro (01:57) Patreon (03:03) Chris gets on the bus (03:16) Chris's viral video (12:06) Scaling up with Polyphia (13:23) Going from drum tech to stage manager (14:47) How Chris started touring (18:42) Stories from the road (26:02) Chris on joining I See My Friends on Fire (30:35) Who Chris is currently touring with (35:09) Working off the road (38:39) Working without an ego (40:02) Taking a break from music (43:55) Creating relationships with crew members (50:48) How to be a good guest on stage (55:35) Wrap up notes (56:01) Shower Shoes --- Chris Lent - Guest ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/PrettyIdiiot ► The Vila: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ae8KWCsJNw --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

This week on the podcast let's welcome Angie Warner who is a tour manager. Angie has toured with artists such as Post Malone, Jay-Z, and is the western residency tour manager for BTS. It’s incredible how much Angie has accomplished in her 22 years in the music industry, this episode felt like Angie was telling stories around a bonfire. She’s truly one of the best at what she does and her insight of arena-filling talent is something you won’t want to miss. There’s so much to learn this week so get comfy, grab a good drink, and enjoy another week of Don’t Shit on the Bus! In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Angie has been able to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry • What it’s like tour manage arena level show with Post Malone and BTS is like • How important security becomes at larger scale music events • The type of security measures that are needed for larger-scale music events (00:00) Intro (02:15) Patreon (02:47) Angie gets on the bus (07:47) How Angie got started in the music industry (13:43) How to stand out as a runner (16:56) Morals Angie lives by when teaching others in the industry (21:10) How touring has changed over the last 20 years (25:08) How Angie has worked with the artist she’s toured with (32:14) What a tour manager has to do at different levels of touring (40:47) Angie's routine on tour (43:22) Getting a tour dog (49:40) What security is like on arena level tours (01:00:13) Wrap up notes (01:01:01)Shower Shoes --- Angie Warner - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidang711 ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidang --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

This week on the podcast let's welcome Mike Finn who is a tour manager. Mike has toured with artists such as Mayday Parade, Dillon Francis, and Thomas Rhett. This episode has a ton of quotable moments and incredible insight for those trying to, not only tour, but tour in the country music scene. Mike really lays out how different genres of music operate and how he has adapted to each one. It’s a fun one so you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Don’t Shit on the Bus.   In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • How Mike was able to accumulate different skill sets from a variety of music genres • What Mike believes is the most important thing to do to get on your first tour • About Mike’s transition into work in the country music world • The importance of adapting your personality to the style of touring you are on (00:00) Intro (01:37) Patreon (02:34) Mike gets on the bus (05:29) How Mike got started in the music industry (10:01) What skills Mike picked up while touring in the pop-punk world (14:43) Moments that make Mike feel like he's made it (16:53) How Mike was able to tour with a variety of different artist (26:35) How to end a relationship with an artist on a good note (30:08) Mike touring with Thomas Rhett (34:25) What Mike considers before taking on a tour (37:54) How country touring works (43:33) Knowing when you to adapt your personality on tour (49:41) Wrap up notes (52:41)Shower Shoes --- Mike Finn - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikexfinn ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikexfinn --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey

We are having another tour check-in, lets's welcome on the bus, Hannah Filbey. Hannah is a production coordinator currently on the road with Greta Van Fleet and was kind enough, after a 20-hour travel day, to chat with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to not sleep and helping us learn more about your job Hannah. In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn: • The difficulties of being a woman on the road • How Hannah went from local catering to touring internationally with Greta Van Fleet • What it’s like being on a headlining tour and a supporting act tour • Which local jobs you can do get to gain the skills to be a production coordinator (00:00) Intro (01:58) Patreon (02:27) Hannah gets on the bus (02:34) How Adam met Hannah (04:36) Events that Hannah has planned on tours (07:30) Hannah touring with Gretta Van Fleet (10:20) How Hannah went from Korn to Gretta Van Fleet (15:28) South America tour (16:15) Difference between a headliner tour and a supporting tour (18:02) Knowing what needs to be done for a tour (23:27) What Hannah to prep to do for the South American tour (31:17) Catering stories (33:07) What you need to do to become a production coordinator (38:52) What a support band can and can't do on a tour (45:29) Being a woman on tour (54:08) What makes Hannah accept or decline a tour (01:01:42) Wrap up notes (01:04:07) Shower Shoes --- Hannah Filbey - Guest ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanclairabelle ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanclairabelle --- Don't Shit On The Bus Podcast ► Website: http://www.dontshitonthebus.com ► Spotify: http://bit.ly/DSotBspotify ► Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/DSotBapple ► TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@dontshitonthebus ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSotBpodcast ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/DSotBpodcast ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/DSotBpodcast ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/DSotB --- Adam Elmakias - Host ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/elmakias ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elmakias ► Website: https://www.adamelmakias.com --- Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey