How my band toured Europe in 2022 (Sungazer Tour Vlog)

Sungazer toured Europe, got people clapping in 7/8, and people really, really pumped about 5/16.
Go watch more about Shawn's lost cymbal saga here:
• Airline LOST my cymbal...
Sungazer is...
Adam Neely - Bass, synths
Shawn Crowder - Drums
Pier Luigi Salami - Touring keyboardist
Go check us out in September and November, we'll be playing dates in the US and Europe!
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0:00 Intro
0:13 Birmingham
3:25 Manchester
6:38 London (night 1)
8:52 London (night 2)
11:44 Berlin
13:29 Copenhagen
15:42 Hamburg
18:54 EUROWINGS IS TRASH
20:20 Oslo (night 1)
21:21 Oslo (night 2)
23:22 Paris
Thanks to Sean Richards for doing TM/FOH work on this tour!
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[@ShawnCrowder]

Who wants to hear a 5/16 time signature?!

[@finnmusicstuff]

me

[@thescotsmantechnologyrevie2138]

No one ever has. Pure self indulgent garbage.

[@schroume]

we all do shawn

[@Tylervrooman]

Nah... it's cool... 4/4 is fine actually.

[@rikiheropon]

Tsa-dum pstkskt dum tssss

[@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally]

'All we have is eachother'... It turns out the real sungazer was the friends we made along the way.

[@EthanRadell]

its always the simple things that are the most profound

[@m.kostoglod7949]

UND DER HAIFISCH, DER HAT TRÄNEN UND DIE LAUFEN VOM GESICHT DOCH DER HAIFISCH LEBT IM WASSER SO DIE TRÄNEN SIEHT MAN NICHT

[@faboolean7039]

Very few bands can ask the question “who wants to hear a 5/16 time signature” without having people leave the room afterwards

[@teddy3k3]

Ultimately, sungazer is a band for classical/jazz trained musicians. No one else wouldve understood what that meant haha

[@WeekendWarrior92]

"An airline lost my cymbals" Me as a Swede: was it SAS? Yep, turns out it was SAS They've managed to lose my bag three times in a single year on domestic flights with a SINGLE changeover.

[@wokeil]

I bet they sell your luggage at an auction to get some extra profits

[@axelnils]

@@wokeil Profits? Lol, they are basically bankrupt, 5 bailouts from Danish, Norwegian and Swedish governments in the last 3 years.

[@WeekendWarrior92]

@@wokeil they've found it later and sent it to me with a courier. And I know it's not an isolated incident, I have a friend that flies with them regularly, about every second week or so. And they manage to lose his bag about every third trip and have to send it with a delivery company.

[@brown9671]

American Airlines #1!!!!!!!!

[@heckoff7904]

@@xcx8646 the planes go regardless if one extra person tags along or not. what do you suggest the commenter do? whether they do nothing or get on, the carbon emissions are unchanged.

[@SkyGravity1]

I really really REALLY REALLY NEED a "I walk alone x Get Lucky" studio recording like the one we had in Paris

[@badmanjones179]

PLEASE if anyone has a recording of the get lucky there

[@Resopheed]

That night in Copenhagen was actually magical. First concert I'd been to since covid, and I brought an old friend who accepted my invitation after hearing like 20 seconds of one of your tunes, and we had an amazing time. Thank you!

[@wido123123]

when going live always ALWAYS disconnect from networks, unless you _absolutely_ need to be online. Else, offline mode, prevent any unneded stuff getting into your laptop/phone

[@teddy3k3]

I have no idea why the default is to leave AutoUpdate on. Given that Live is used in a LIVE setting a lot

[@ilyapetoushkoff8362]

Some time ago I left a comment (at the 'we almost lost a shitload of money on touring' video) about the incredible level of availability of transportation options in Europe and the fact it is feasible to tour around there, across many countries, without doing any driving at all. Some people there didn't seem to believe me that that was actually possible, and yet, here we can see in detail how a dense and diverse network of frequent, abundant, and affordable public transportation makes it all rather feasible and even convenient. Hopefully, in the US, one day this will be (again!) available as an option, too. (Also, technically, with just 1-2 more days of available time this could have been done without involving any intra-European flights, for there are fast (and sometimes literally high-speed) train connections available between all these destinations.) Hope you had a good time! (and hope to eventually align my travel agenda with yours to see you live!)

[@LucaPasini]

Indeed, especially considering that they had a very intricate and un-practical itinerary to follow, that would have been impossible without flying: if they managed to book shows in cities located on a coherent path, as it usually happens with US tours, distances would have been much smaller and travelling with public transport would have been much easier. However maybe in that case a van could have done the job equally well.

[@squillz8310]

I love showing my Dad your videos. He played Bass in a band in the '90s and still fiddles with it today. He really digs your style! Edit: just bought 2 tickets for the Sept. 8th show in Nashville and I'm bringing my Dad with me. I'm so excited!

[@theothertonydutch]

Wholesomeness.

[@marcel_h_]

that ace man, have great time with your dad!

[@saoirsedeltufo7436]

"We had to walk in through the subway next door" Erm Adam we don't actually call it the subway... oh wait, I see what you mean Anyway I saw you guys in Hoxton (the first night) and you were amazing! Thanks so much for that gig

[@Dowlphin]

Gaining access through an underground connection could have raised just as many eyebrows. 😅

[@FefeElChat]

Just want to point out that Shawn Crowder spoke shockingly good french at the Paris show

[@Dowlphin]

Does he have a Canadian background? 🤔

[@kiwiboy1999]

@@Dowlphin I'm not sure, but he's a major language nerd like me and has his own videos about learning Italian

[@Hellion421]

You can watch him speak Japanese and German in his vlog, insane

[@onkelpappkov2666]

Jean Craudeur

[@tiggyvalentine2408]

I was front row at the Paris show, it was beyond incredible and I met Adam after the show :)

[@johannesopsahl]

I really appreciate you being able to play at sub scene in Norway! It was an awesome show, and although I am now old enough for most places of certainly remember the awful feeling of seeing your heroes come, but being unable to go. On your concert specifically, I was waiting in queue (in the rain) next to a kid talking about how he had listened to sungazer ALL his life, and how much joy it gave him. He'd go off to basically recite all the complicated musical stuff that he'd learn from your videos, and his parents would pretend to understand. Thank you so much❤️

[@allhailthelicc7759]

Feel the rhythm Feel the rhyme Get on up It’s bobsled time!

[@BillyBraga]

Repetition legitimizes. Repetition legitimizes. Repetition legitimizes.

[@notyourbimbo]

i love seeing the passion you guys have for sharing music and knowledge, it's really beautiful to see what sungazer is doing as a jazz-edm band.

[@jezparkins2230]

its fantastic isn't it!

[@notyourbimbo]

@@jezparkins2230 lovely to see you here :)

[@jezparkins2230]

@@notyourbimbo it is lovely to see you too! you were the top comment when i clicked!

[@Tedtheawesome1]

This so weird to watch! You guys literally practiced where I do and played a venue I've played and been to so many times. I've watched you for years and learnt so much. Gutted I couldn't be there. Props for pronouncing Birmingham properly too! haha

[@will1603]

Sunflower lounge! :0

[@jimbobur]

The bassist from my band came to see yous lot in Manchester, I was hoping I'd catch a glimpse of him in the audience 😄 He's exactly the person to have personally experienced, and also unironically enjoy, a bass solo/Ableton update.

[@SamJeffersonMusic]

Holy shit, your management of that tech issue in Ableton was some of the best live damage control I’ve ever seen! We all have anxiety about technical glitches at shows but you made that one work like a comedy piece 💙❤️

[@Hundeputzmunter]

Was there for the Manchester gig, and the tech issues just made the evening all the more memorable. Wouldn't have changed a thing

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

it's kinda funny to see adam roaming the stage while his two bandmates are locked in place by stationary instruments

[@Ornthoron]

I was on the MS Stubnitz show, and it was fantastic! Especially Pierluigi's quartertone solo!

[@Hainbach]

So happy to see you in Berlin!

[@oscargill423]

I know this probably isn't going to happen, but I want "we're doing solitaire, not mahjong" to be the "by-phrase" for "the show must go on". I loved that sequence so much. The audience's positive reaction to the tech fail and Sungazer riding the counterintuitive hype to keep the show going in an unexpectedly good way made it feel like there wasn't even a fail. This, in my humble opinion, is the pinnacle of "banding". Your show can be a complete "clusterf*ck", and your audience still applauds you for giving it your best shot, and you all have a good time; a good time in spite of imperfections. Because what is live music for, if not that?

[@gregwoodin5630]

So surreal seeing Adam walking through Birmingham 😂 Edit: and he pronounced it properly 🥲

[@gitsurfer27]

3:08 Of all the things in this video, i'm most proud of you for pronouncing "Birmingham" right

[@kalymya2265]

I was at La Boule Noire in Paris. The show was amazing and I absolutely freaked out when Shawn started to speak French!!! Absolute legend!

[@talideon]

And they say drummers can't speak!

[@TheTeaTVI]

@@talideon truly mr worldwide

[@richardbloemenkamp8532]

Yesterday (8 nov 2022) they were in New Morning in Paris and they did it again! Great show it was!

[@doddleoddle]

HAHAHA NOT THE ABLETON UPDATE MID SHOW hahaha

[@BenjaminKassel]

Holy cow, next SF date is a must for me. Can only imagine what the next tour will be like.

[@drewc9488]

Holy fuck I GOTTA GO

[@hammerth1421]

Damn, you guys even got to experience the 9-Euro ticket mess! It actually was an awesome idea, our railway infrastructure just couldn't handle the increased usage at all. Also, does Shawn speak both German and French? His "läuft" and his "bon appétit" were very much on point.

[@ieatgauffres4432]

love watching these tour vlogs! I feel like I'm learning a lot

[@bjrnalmlof6128]

I was at the first Oslo show and i have to say it was a magical, surreal expreience! Sub Scene is such a cozy venue and the vibe you brought just made my head explode!! I really hope you enjoyed the tour and that you consider coming back to Norway for more incredible musicking

[@yofuman]

Love the gig/tour vlogs. Hope more In The future

[@judih.8754]

That was so fun to watch. A live show must be terrific!

[@JustinGoran]

I'm super stoked for your Toronto show!

[@fjeinca]

I didn’t get the explanation of how Shawn suddenly got re-cymbalized. Well, at least he did. Congrats on your European tour, gents!

[@timothystamm3200]

They rented some fo every stop.

[@RangeWilson]

While watching his channel, it's easy to forget that Adam can shred on bass.

[@xander1052]

This was an awesome tour, loved the London date!

[@DomPalombiMusic]

This is epic, stoked to see you bros crushing it!!!

[@jasonaaron1077]

That boat gig looked amazing! I miss playing live, u guys are amazing!

[@euansmith3699]

It is weird seeing Adam Neely in my home town. I still don't really understand the music; but I love the energy and humour of the band. I hope that those track suits got laundered some time during the week.

[@JavyonVISION]

You guys are awesome! Love these vlogs!

[@keebidango594]

Your tour vids always give me that Post-Movie Life Changing Feeling right after finishing watching them. You inspire me so much 🙏🙏

[@diggydwarfman1224]

I cannot wait to see you guys again in Nashville!

[@BisexualTeleriGirl]

I saw the second show in Oslo. Best live show I've ever seen, you guys rock!

[@amaranth7596]

Manchester gig was ethereal. Thanks so much for coming around!

[@charliewisdomplays_bass9095]

You guys kill it!!! This makes me feel a lot better about all the shambles that happen in my band and we only do weddings around the UK. Much love!

[@GoDaniLopez]

Thanks for doing a European tour! It was amazing seeing you guys in Copenhagen

[@magnustips]

Amazing video And incredible show! Had a blast in Copenhagen

[@casfighter34]

I am very glad you liked it in Berlin, it was also great to be in the crowd. Loved it!

[@tiburss5500]

It was so good to see u in paris guys ! Nice video btw

[@HeavyDude3000]

Man, Iove such vlogs! Entertaining and informative at the same time. Keep them coming!

[@ronaginat4719]

As soon as I saw you are coming to Berlin I bought tickets, it was an awesome show! Thank you:)

[@lavatar3562]

I’m impressed, no tour manager and no roadies dealing with a very technical set, you are the Real Thing! You need to expand to make the tour run smoother however every road bump solidifies your preparation and creates amazing stories along the way. Thanks for posting, it brought back memories(amazing stories) of my own.

[@smugborgin]

Was gutted to miss you guys in Birmingham. Come baaaackk!!!

[@davidlof]

Seeing you guys in Manchester was amazing! Well worth the trip from Hungary. Cheers!

[@danielguderian4649]

that tour vlogs are always very exciting and interesting

[@elemaioh]

God bless you fools for continuing to tour when it's this goddamn hard. Cheers, boys. You do good work.

[@thomassatrio]

thanks for sharing your journey...

[@zir0faive]

Can't wait to see you live in Paris next November!

[@zacharywong483]

Really neat vlog! Music sounded great and I love how you included at least a snippet of your "it's bobsled time" before almost every show in the vid!

[@harand4life]

Looking forward to the DC show!

[@andrewgibb2663]

I was at the Manchester gig. It was great! You guys did a great job with so much difficulty. Come back again soon (Maybe at the end of the tour...) :)

[@elmojomalo]

Saw you in Oslo! Was a great gig! Thank you for coming to Norway! please come again soon!

[@vitotigani]

Just got the notification on your Stockholm gig in November! Can’t wait!

[@hisham_hm]

Got _very_ lucky to catch the Paris gig! I had one weekend in the city before flying back to Brazil and it was already sold out, but I managed to buy a pair of tickets for myself and a friend from someone who couldn't make it. It was awesome, and my friend who didn't know you guys became an instant fan!

[@nicholassmith5206]

Saw you guys in colours and it set me off in the best way. So much love for sungazer. See you in November :o

[@GumshoeGamer]

First time in awhile I loved a vlog as much as I do now

[@coleyohsis]

I’m coming to see you guys in Michigan! I’M SO PUMPED!!!

[@crescendoll2]

I always use music as kind of white noise to focus when working. I simply couldn't do it with your music... I found myself banging my head, trying air drumming or air bassing... It's meant to be heard over and over, enjoying everything. Amazing!!! Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia.

[@dforj9212]

Gaaaaah I missed your tour, how could I 😭 Looks like a lot of fun, so cool!

[@Tyfuzzle]

I was at the Birmingham gig. It was an amazing experience (almost) right in front of the stage and you guys were awesome, even the mess of an encore at then end (you know what I'm on about if you were there).

[@RicardoVelozo]

23:04 I do recognize the value of this feat! I always brag about it when I managed to get it right on! Great job guys! Looking forward for a show in Brazil!

[@NGC0Music]

That was the best bass solo/DAW update I’ve ever heard

[@thisisforthedreamer]

This is such an awesome tour vlog! I'm sorry I missed you guys this time But I'm sure I'll see you in a couple of months

[@matto9734]

I am a complete fail, I missed you guys in Berlin!!! OMG this was so good! You guys showed next level improvisation skills on so many levels 👍🤩🤣

[@HaxxTu]

The gig at Loppen (Copenhagen) was a blast! Definitely worth of travelling from another country. And it was so nice to meet Adam and Pier (did Shawn have a heat stroke maybe? 😄) Hope to see you guys soon again!

[@AbdallaElabd]

That's my Instagram story at 14:26! 🙌 Thanks for the amazing gig in Copenhagen. You guys are the best!

[@paulbaker2097]

I was at the gig in Hoxton, London. You guys were amazing! You've nailed that super hard to achieve thing (Snarky Puppy also do this) of creating music that is both super nerdy for musos who can dig into it, yet super listenable if you wanna just let it wash over you and enjoy the ride. And live you simply kicked ass (or as a Brit I should say you kicked bottom!)! Cheers fellas!🤟

[@ChrisWaigl]

Ah, I'm enjoying this vicariously as I could have caught you easily while I still lived in France or the UK.

[@Doseplays1]

I can't wait to see you in Toronto!!

[@markstevenson7321]

Great Vlog! Love the music and behind the scenes life. Come and play Minneapolis someday, please!

[@funkallero85]

I just bought the ticket for your concert in Groningen on November 12th, I’m driving from Hamburg to see you guys because I missed your show in June. I’m really looking forward to it!

[@deburu]

I went to see you guys on the MS Stubnitz. It was radical magical! And you really used the time the drivers updated well. 10/10, can recommend

TBH you handled that so smoothly, that it almost seemed as planned to the audience, that I had an honour to be a member of :) You're legends, guys!

[@Dowlphin]

Imagining Adam: _And here is one of the many tunes I named "Technical Difficulties"._

[@worrellrobinson4332]

Thumbs up, love the vibe!... (For Drunk Pint at the sunflower lounge) You and the crew were improvising on a new level!!... ( In Manchester) Keep up the good work stay blessed and Fantastic kind regards WF Robinson

[@labbern]

Great gig in Oslo! Great vlog!

[@umutjfry6378]

I really wish you guys would come to Turkey. You are a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for your great videos Adam.

[@ALF8892]

The less you have to rely on apple products directly correlates with how well your set goes

[@ENSOTAVES]

Amazing vlog! Lo' tiguete metiendo mano' como e'

[@wesleybrehm9386]

Darn, it doesn't look like y'all are coming to the west coast in the fall. Good luck, and thank you for rocking!

[@InterFelix]

That night in Hamburg was so magical (the two bands playing before your were... interesting... to say the least), such a wonderful evening! When I first saw you guys were playing in Hamburg I instantly knew I needed to go, and I brought a good friend from back in high school, who didn't know you guys before. But after seeing a couple of seconds of your guys's stuff he said "how did I not know them before?" and wanted to come. He enjoyed it just as much as me. It was the first concert I went to after the pandemic, and it was truly magical. And I've got to say: The most impressive moment of the set to me was your bass solo. A 5 minute bass solo is already too much for some to imagine, but you did it so beautifully, so interesting, it was truly magical. Not a second of it seemed repetitive, it didn't get boring in the slightest. Such a wonderful moment, born out of a driver problem out of all things - beautiful. I already thanked you personally for this wonderful evening, but once again - thank you so very, very much.

[@nethstar]

I'm actually really really bummed i missed you guys in london, but glad you had a good time in Hoxton.

[@thomash2806]

I loved this. I’ll look out for you if you come back to Europe! I especially loved the fishing boat. Welcome aboard Air France! 🇫🇷 Glad you enjoyed a bit of what looked like duck confit.

[@hegyesmaugli]

There's another boat-based venue in Budapest, the A38 ship which gives off kinda the vibes like the one in Hamburg. It's so dope to be there both as an audience member, as well as a performer. Once you get around to the next European tour, I'd highly recommend you trying to book a show there. You guys are loved and talked about here a ton, too.

[@d.f.4830]

Birming-HAM is in Alabama; Birming-UM is in the UK 😤 (love you guys 💖)

[@chromeatic788]

It may be a little stressful for you guys. But I kind of never want these stage errors and mistakes to go away. It’s part of the reason why I enjoy live bands like you guys! It makes it human and so much more interesting. Although the big issues can definitely take a hike!

[@carajocomer4728]

waiting for you in South America!

[@scribbledcheddar245]

Saw you at the Sungazer show at Colours in London. Y'all absolutely slayed it 🔥

[@AdamHerger]

Hey Adam, I've been listening to your music and KZbin content for a while now and love it! It would be awesome if one of your tour-stops could be in Vienna, Austria. It's a really quick drive from Hamburg.

[@kierangunter4374]

Displaying where the audio is coming from is a really neat touch

[@ausgangssperre-band]

Amazing sound!