1078. Moody Theater, Austin, TX

[@dustinparker9456]

Lee. This has been a great series. We got to see what it’s like to be on tour in a band. How it comes together. The ups and downs, getting to know that band, the crew, and even the house staff at each venue. We get to see how important everyone is and what they do. We take it for granted when we go to a show and see the performers when it’s the ones we don’t see that are also stars in there own right. Yogi is rock star for sure. I will always think of Brad and his sax in the oddest places honking away. It was great to see venues like cathedrals then the next day a tent. I hope other artists will do something like this series. Now go find some homemade potato chips.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

This is so awesome 👌 a real treat to see this.No doubt it will be the icing on the cake 🎂 🥮. A long haul for everyone 😀. You've made some good friends and some good music and made a lot of people very happy. This is what everyone needed after a very tumultuous last couple years.And yes its not over but just the same very well awaited for..live music.Thank you Leland Sklar. 😀 stay safe,be safe Leland Sklar ♥ 🙏. Everyone loves you.Have a safe trip home 🏡 🙏.

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Leland for showing us portions of the entire tour and introducing the many who have contributed to the on and off stage presentation. The show of photos on the wall of the Moody Theater are in my Hall of Fame. Safe travels and good health to everyone who were a part of this tour and documentation; it was a grand time. 👍

[@soonerstan56]

Yay Yogi, thank you Leland for making us aware of what it takes to create a show . So many people's jobs are crucial to make the magic happen .

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Look at that hair of Lyles! How cool is that

[@seanmcgeeney4570]

Wonderful video Lee. Thoroughly enjoyed it. What a beautiful room. It was lovely that you caught Lyle in video also. He seems like a really sweet man, and totally loved the guy's soundcheck. Sweet players and fab singer's. I hope you all had a total blast. ☘️ Irish blessings my friend ☘️

[@robosledger5158]

Thanks so very much Lee for taking us along with you, and introducing Lyle, the amazing musicians, and of course Yogi. It was so much fun to watch these videos, and I looked forward eagerly to the next one. I know you really look forward to getting back home with the boys, and your grounds. Now, I’ll have to find a new pass time. 😄. Again, many thanks. I really enjoyed it.

[@enidsnarb]

Lyle seems super nice ! The tour inside the tour is fantastic ! Thank You As Always !

[@whodder06]

Thanks for bringing us all on your cross country tour Lee. It was a tremendous pleasure to hang with you as you allowed us to see the behind the scenes of this fantastic tour. I certainly have a great appreciation of what you all do and see why you have forged all these friendships over your career. Because of your graciousness, I feel that I know all your band mates a little better and have a bigger appreciation of the genuine and talented soul of Lyle. It is with a heavy heart that I will watch this and your final video(s) with this wonderful group of brilliant musicians and human beings as you finalize your tour. Again, thank you for including us in your travels. Have a wonderful show and cheers for a good job done!

[@bruceherrmann1219]

What a treat this has been. Thanks so much for taking us along. You are a great host and your commentary makes the whole thing even better. I hope there will be future tours where we can all tag along. Thanks again!

[@steven_scattergood]

Hey Lee this is great and puts a huge smile on my face. I live in Melbourne but have several DVDs recorded here from different artists and great to see it live. Great stuff brother. Hi to all the clubhouse members. Love the sound of those guitars! 😄👍😎

[@large42]

We're all going to miss this wonderful ride.

[@splashesin8]

This is so neat, and hearing sound check of this band I was unfamiliar with gets me wanting to get some of their stuff! Thank you Leland❣️

[@lavatar3562]

The “Tour of the Venue” Series has been informative, humorous and riveting. 🙏

[@tomcoryell]

Wow, cool theater! Great to see Dean Parks! Far and away one of my favorite guitar players.

[@ronfreeman5857]

Get the feeling, only someone, of Lee's standing, would be able to have the freedom, of these tours.. Thanks Lee!!

[@roberthead375]

I have just started watching these. Very enjoyable!! Thanks for sharing these

[@bootlebeats6331]

Me thinks the Kiwis are rockers in acoustic clothing.. yep, that's what I think. Great singers too. Leland Sklar, thanks for a grand ride on your phone and comic quips. 😁

[@juliemoore3628]

Thank you for the tour and the sound check! I have never been there. KIWI is such a treat. Glad I discovered your KZbin site! 🕊💙🎶

[@glennsmusicchannel]

Leland: Those opening guys sound great! So glad you were able to include some of their soundcheck. Brad - thanks for being an entertaining subject in these vids. You too, Yogi, and everyone else! Thanks again for all these fantastic, kind of unique tour vids. Can't wait for the next tour.

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

"Rye Whiskey" ... I grew up thinking that was a lullaby. My folks would sing it to my sister and I before bedtime. Thank you, Lee 🙏 Appreciate the dedication to showing the behind the scenes of the production. KIWI is amazing... I'd love to find more of their music. As always, it's good to see Lyle. Such a down-to-earth gentleman. Be good to you, and travel safe 🤍💛

[@yamahagrand]

I've enjoyed this so much. I feel like I've had all access credentials to the whole tour. I have played in bands most of my life so I get a little bit of this but this is next level stuff and I'm always entertained, intrigued and educated as I watch it. Thanks for this.

[@alzg8779]

Thank you for every one of these videos Lee. So great!

[@thelaterdazebluesband9847]

It's so nice to see that place from your perspective. It was really cool, I've always wanted to see this for years now. Thanks very much Leland 👍👍👍

[@patriciaburke2401]

Amazing series! Thanks so much! This really was an education. Every young musician should see this. Take care & God bless all.

[@allisonsayer7553]

Thank You Leland for taking me on tour with you while I sit in my living room here in Tasmania Australia the wonders of modern technology, I've loved the tours thru the venues & seeing what it takes to get a concert on stage, its been a treat.

[@jgoel3266]

I so wish I could have attended your Austin shows (and met you 🙏), but I was away taking my first born to college for his freshman year. Lots of tears. Thanks as always, Lee!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Congratulations 👍🏼

[@jackmalvern5704]

didn't expect to hear some little feat but i should realize that good musicians all love some feat.

[@edwardinedgewood]

Thanks for showing us around.

[@bradb2514]

Thanks so much for bringing us the show behind the show, Lee. Been a real treat! I haven’t missed a minute of it. 👏👏👏

[@susanedge218]

I agree with Dustin Parker. Thanks for showing us the ropes. I had the privilege of seeing you guys in Greenville SC. Glad you liked the Peace Center. Take care and thanks for the music.

[@matermangros]

Thank-you Lee for this...it's good to know the world still exists where music is played. 👍

[@raybassman7536]

Thanks for answering questions Lee, Soon you will home to see your Wife, and your 2 knuckle head Dogs which will be so glad to see you. You can get back to your own smoothie machine and relax in your back yard again in the hammock. Thanks for all your filming on tour. -Ray

[@Gina-ly5bp]

😎 and now The Austin Venue! Hello Lee, all of the musicians, crew, everyone watching, and there’s Walter Little from the clubhouse! The clock is ticking on the tour. Wish I could see the show one more time but distance prevents. Some sound check too, I sure like the Kiwis! 🗣 More spoons! 😁

[@marymcdonald3778]

Thank you for taking me along with the tour this summer. I'm sure going to miss this✌🤙☺

[@manriq47]

Thanks so much, Lee, for taking us along on tour with you and the rest of the gang. It has been one fascinating trip to see what it takes to put together and pull off such an endeavor. I know it would take a considerable amount of editing, but I can see this series being boiled down to an award winning documentary at Sundance and other film festivals: “A Behind the Scenes Look - On Summer Tour with Lyle, Lee and the Gang.” Oh yeah, and I’d still love to see a bobble head of yourself included in your merch. I’d be proud to display it next to mine of the Big Lebowski. Talk about a pair to draw to! Wishing you and all the musicians and crew the best of everything. Stay safe and stay healthy. ~ Mark

[@michaelrobinson1275]

I am honoured to to be able to view these videos and venues every day.

[@nightsampler]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos Lee. More of a documentary series really 😀

[@luismiguelcueavalos8469]

F... k man, as always. The best at the very end. This has been quite a trip. My appreciation to all people involved behind the scene, from drivers, catering, staff, technicians to administrative personnel and security guards. All of them. And Yogi, of course. In a way tomorrow will be a sad day for all of us, but we'll see what the future brings, right Lee...?

[@billr9125]

My wife and I have tickets to the Sugar Land final show of the tour. Really looking forward to hearing all the players you have been filming! The way you documented the tour has been really fun and interesting, appreciate all the effort.

[@walterplittle]

If tonight’s show was any indication, you’re in for a treat on Saturday!

[@bjlkd]

This has been such an education! Thank you so much. Thanks to all the artists you have shared them with us.

[@thelaterdazebluesband9847]

Hopefully we'll get to see this concert on PBS 😁

[@Pixture2]

Welcome to Texas! I saw Billy Gibbons (not ZZ Top) do a show there at the Moody Theater a few years ago. Great venue, great people, and so glad to view the "inner sanctum" through your lens. So glad to meet some of the crew, and Yogi is a treasure. And you made such a good friend with Brad. Thanks for the back stage tours.

[@bernardh9994]

Magic moments captured..

[@cohalensadventures5331]

Hey, Walter!! Glad to see you there with Leland! "Representing!!" ;-)

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

Thank you for all you do Leland. All of the behind-the-scenes tours, set-up, practices, people, ambiance, etc. is something I've always wondered about.

[@oldarchillies163]

Great clip of the KIWI band. Enjoyed the tour videos immensely. My significant other and I are new fans of Brad and Lamont; hoping their tours bring them down our way so I can see them live.

[@michaelescareno7048]

Thanks for doing this video, Leland!! I've been to many shows at the ACL Theater, but never back of house!! Great to see it. Again, great video!!!

[@christopherstapleton2934]

Congrats on having a great tour!

[@SoundsFair--M-and-J]

👍👍. Another great video! Lovely, genteel interview with Mr. Lovett, and riveting vid of the openers' sound check.

[@ranseposey999]

Great to have you in The Lone Star State

[@tassaneegolding9135]

Leland, I love that you're doing this. It's for selfish reasons though because I get to see Kendall doing what he was meant to do. I get to hear his voice every now and then too. It means the world to me!!!

[@elterrifico9522]

Lyle seems very pleasant. Excellent video, even though lunch was missing

[@Larkpine]

Thank you so very much! You have delighted us each day along your tour! Truly a gift! 💜👩💜🎶🎶🎶 Wow, Lyle is truly one Unique Talented Man! Classic ! Brad 🎷💜🎷💜🎷

[@FreedomRock44]

Love seeing spoons played been a long time!!!!!

[@davidbishop7181]

It's so nice when you run into Lyle and chat

[@tomabbot7324]

I'm sad to see this tour come to an end, but so happy that you shared your views, Leland. It has been such a pleasure to see all these beautiful venues, we're going to try to get down to the Majestic in San Antonio, that is a fabulous theatre. Get some rest, you deserve it!

[@lydiapawlak8564]

Franklin Bar-b-Que is waiting for you Lee, as long as you do not mind waiting in that long line, but worth it! No matter, any food in Texas is great! Good TexMex/Chicken fried steak are the bomb in Austin. Don't leave without having some Texas food...

[@randyschiffer3265]

Thanks for letting the video play. The band reminded me of The Subdudes in a good way.

[@ee233]

Wow Leland that time feels like it has gone fast.It will be sad to say goodbye to everyone (extended family) its only for a short while as i am sure we will see everyone again.I love Kiwi the spoon player (Tom?)his voice makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up (in a good way)amazing voice & they blend together beautifully. Love the spoons. Thankyou Leland for all the work you have done taking us on the tour with you.Also to Lyle & all the band members,roadies,techs, & everyone .Enjoy time off Leland & everyone. 😁😍😂🎩👑❤❤❤❤

[@Winston01]

Hey, Lee and everyone!

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Hey Winston and Hans ✌

[@artemisXsidecross]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 That would be Artemis 1 on 8/29/22; I am a plain artemis and have been launched long ago. ✌

[@Winston01]

@@hanspeterlillese2225 Hey there, Hans!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

Thank You, Leland

[@vhm14u2c]

Thanks for sharing Lee!💕🥂

[@ranatlas]

Thank you, Leland!

[@cohalensadventures5331]

Little Feat (or the Paul Barrere & Fred Tackett duo) would have been honored by their version of All That You Dream. Tasty

[@JRWhite-wi5jf]

Can't wait to see the recording.

[@erickorte7856]

If I ever tried to get a PhD it would be a study and dissertation on the licks, noises, shouts and hollers of the sound check. I find it to be fascinating!

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thank you Lee 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@John-the-Bass]

Lyle is a real gent. Enjoy the gig.

[@dianastephenson3919]

Thanks, Lee. This was great!

[@raybassman7536]

Hi Lee, Sorry for the big question but, at the end of a tour, do the semi trucks drive to a big wharehouse in Los Angeles and unload everything and the musicians go there to get their amps and drive home from there? Or in last load out do they just grab their stuff at that last show and rent a car in that town and drive to their home state from there? or fly ofcourse.

[@lelandsklar6363]

The guys live all over the country so arrangements are made to send everyone their gear to where they say to send it.

[@tomcoryell]

@@lelandsklar6363 The piccolo player just grins and walks away…….

[@TFinSF]

@@tomcoryell And the spoons player in the Kiwis just orders room service at everyt hotel on the tour.

[@tomcoryell]

@@TFinSF double scoop on the ice cream….😋

[@stevebumstead9840]

You will be back together with the boys soon. I know they will be glad to see you and so will I!

[@davidbishop7181]

I miss Austin!

[@michaelrobinson1275]

What a fantastic show

[@frk75]

Thanks for this unreal day to day documentary, I barely know lyle from name as I'm not familiar with country/Americana at all, but this was so generous on your part, enjoyed it so much, there's nothing like the road life as a musician......

[@pizzicatoprod]

Leland!

[@Funkybassplayer]

Hello lee and everyone. So much stuff to comment on. Not even halfway the video. First one, lee hasn’t lost his touch with the ladies. That’s so cool. And seeing Lyle in his COOL SUIT. Really debonair looking and that white hair suits him very well. And of course lee,s comeback to that guy with the spoons. He can play something to me and feed me at the same time😂😂😂 Those three acoustic guitars sounded real good. Voice’s were great also. 😊 Never seen a band like this. 👍🏻 Really a treat. 👏🏻 harmonies man o man. 🫶🏻 For me this is a very special video. So bummed out that I couldn’t see this live. But I’m really glad lee took the time to show this. Saw the other video as well. Amazing trio. And the response of the crowd. Super. Thank you so much buddy. 🥰

[@arnemichaelsen2347]

How do apply to be Yogi's apprentice? In my college days in the early seventies we booked the Beach Boys for a double show. Show Co Sound was traveling with them. My job as a student was to help them with logistics in the auditorium when they arrived. While they were setting up they ran into technical problems. i worked with the lead sound tech and helped him to straighten things out and the shows were a great success. By the time they they were packing to head north to Vancouver, BC, for their show the next night they offered me a job to roadie on their next tour to South America with ELO. Thought about it for a while, but wasn't sure what my family would think leaving a college education to travel. Funny how life moves with and around you. Especially at age 18.

[@Mark_Brooks]

What a great story.

[@John-the-Bass]

Some Little Feet as well. What a bonus! It will be a great gig. The opening act Kiwi are very talented. Thanks for the tours of the halls. I will miss seeing your preparation for gigs. Is Lyle able to bring the band to UK? It would be great but understand if the support is insufficient to make it pay. Enjoy your evening

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@phobicismist5858]

Last tune reminded me of Little Feat.

[@thomasnodine4072]

Lyle seems like a true Gentle-Man

[@johnh4881]

I feel like around every corner, someone is going to ask me to leave....if I was holding the camera...I'm sure they would. Music lover's dream...Thank you Sir.

[@warrenhorton6150]

Front of house guys, clubhouse guys, what could be better!

[@stubrown]

Are you catching hell for the Stevie Ray comment (Neil Young’s pic in the dressing room)? 🤠 Great behind the scenes videos, Leland. Love the brief interactions with Lyle. Cool stuff!!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Yes!

[@erickorte7856]

They are like a really stripped down Little Feat!

[@sambharr]

That trio must be so elated to be on ACL/Moody

[@raybassman7536]

Hi Leland, On a tour do you guys get paid at the end of a tour, and maybe an allowence each month during the tour? I am not metioning numbers because that is private for you guys, but as a musician I was just wondering about the process on a pro tour. Thanks.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Weekly!

[@nightflight1454]

Do they pay for all your expenses? Or do you receive some per diem?

[@scottwheeler2494]

For most artists that’s spelled wrong - it’s weakly. All kidding aside, I have a buddy who does touring with mid-level bands. He has always said the money is good if you can take it. It’s all the stuff to distract you from the boredom when you are not playing that costs you so much - drinking, drugs and women other than your wife.

[@nightflight1454]

@@scottwheeler2494 These guys seem pretty tame though..most of them have been doing it a long time.Lee he's said he was never really into alot of drugs and drinking .probably why he's in such good shape now . Think of how many opportunitys he has had over the years to blow it out on the road

[@scottwheeler2494]

@@nightflight1454 age has a funny way of doing that to you. Hell watch some of the 70s documentary like "c*cksuckers blues" and they seemed pretty bored of all that then - didn't mean they stopped but they were bored. 40 years later you just don't have the energy. A woman could knock on my door and I would be wondering why she was there.

[@beakersingh1479]

Thanks Lee, this is way cool !!!. Can I ask a dumb question (I have no experience with any type of PA work or sound stage operations etc), when you guys have got all the monitors sorted out, when it then kicks thru to the house system (audience etc) can you hear that at all on the stage, how much difference does it make to the stage monitor settings ?, do the lads on the side of the stage have to dial it up or down throughout each show to suit the moment, is that quite a normal process ? cheers mate

[@salmuscles]

Hello everyone

[@BP-ww9fp]

Wish there was a live stream yesterday ☹

[@nisiunavoce1264]

Say it ain't so. Separation anxiety already. My therapist doesn't understand. I yell "it's Brad!" In public and people look at me like I'm crazy, look around and ask "who's Brad?" I say "who's Brad?" Everyone knows Brad. Do you have B rolls you can play to wean us off the tour? Do your respective families meet y'all when you drive in like children back from summer camp? Yells of "promise to write" waft across the din. Happy sad.

[@boblawblah232]

Love to watch on Austin City Limits. Any idea when it will air? Thanks

[@lelandsklar6363]

They said maybe Nov. 5th

[@boblawblah232]

@@lelandsklar6363 Awesome! Thank you Leland! Have a great show.

[@johncruz9357]

Where y’all talking about Mitch Watkins preforming at the elephant room?

[@lelandsklar6363]

I believe so and he came to our show last night and it was great to see him again.

[@knightsun]

Thanks for the videos, Looked like you called Neil Young Stevie Ray.

[@uncledavesbadbass]

Cool, Lee! Loved sound check! What do you use to protect your basses when you travel??

[@lelandsklar6363]

Road cases and prayers!

[@Just-a-Guy1]

I wish you had invited Red Volkeart in to play with you guys.

[@cohalensadventures5331]

The openers sure are fine pickers! (Not bad on the spoons either!) What are they called?

[@markwalker8351]

Kiwi is what I heard. Lee added another vid from their sound check that follows this one.

[@cohalensadventures5331]

@@markwalker8351 thanks. I saw that a bit later. I’ve been trying to find any recordings or other info on them - mostly dating back to the mid 70’s in Austin. Most searches bring up recent New Zealand groups.

[@ditchgator1]

😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@davidbishop7181]

I'll stop commenting while I watch...I assume when you say you're going to see "Mitch" you mean Mitch Watkins? What a player!

[@lelandsklar6363]

Yes! He is playing just down the street.

[@davidbishop7181]

@@lelandsklar6363 Have a great time, Leland. I visit here every day and absolutely love your posts.