How we built our DIY tour bus

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Mike Rivkees

Mike Rivkees

Күн бұрын

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@therumjacks
@therumjacks 2 күн бұрын
WHAT ARE OUR SINGER AND ACCORDION PLAYER DOING ON KZbin?! WE’VE GOT A TOUR TO PLAN, LADS! Seriously though, good times in that ole bus. 🍻
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
You watch your mouth 😡
@growlandroll
@growlandroll 3 күн бұрын
Man I'm speechless, figuring out all of this by you and the band is something that's really motivational to see. Doing what's in your power and budget and with commitment and passion going through everything for the love music and touring. I wish you nothing but the best for you and the band! Great content by the way!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Thank you!! Gotta have the passion for it or else I'd have quit after the first hurdle.
@StevenTamburello
@StevenTamburello Күн бұрын
Love this new bus series. I used to TM in the early 2000's on buses. And now I own a camper van. This is combining my old and new life perfectly. Excited for more content. Congrats and best of luck.
@hearpalhere
@hearpalhere 2 күн бұрын
Man, I had no idea you guys converted the bus that quickly! That is seriously impressive, nice going Kyle! I've worked as a carpenter for a few years and that is no joke.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
so many red bulls and cigarettes.
@hearpalhere
@hearpalhere 2 күн бұрын
@@MikeRivkees Haha, I can imagine!
@smcg5066
@smcg5066 2 күн бұрын
Bus looks great. I was sceptical when I saw the 'before', but you've done an awesome job. I'm glad you can laugh at the Frankie comments. I love both versions of the Rumjacks. Looking forward to the new album and tour!
@NoWayDown_nj
@NoWayDown_nj 3 күн бұрын
You guys did an awesome job on the bus. The layout is really nice, good use of the space available. I would definetley make the little closet into a bathroom like you were saying
@The_artist_called_The_Engineer
@The_artist_called_The_Engineer 2 күн бұрын
I do have to admit I don’t know your band ( listening on Spotify as I type and it sounds pretty good) I am a fan of the Dropkick Murphy’s oh and I am Irish 😀but I do live your content so far.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Hey if you like DKM, there's a 95% chance you'll like us! We're more Pogues influenced, but us and Dropkicks grew up listening to a lot of the same stuff. Got a song coming out next week with their singer singing on it!
@The_artist_called_The_Engineer
@The_artist_called_The_Engineer 2 күн бұрын
@ I do and I’m now also following your band
@shawnnorton2674
@shawnnorton2674 2 күн бұрын
New to the channel and I’m quite impressed with the quality of the videos, very succinct and informative. Looking forward to seeing the evolution of Big Blue and the channel in general.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
I appreciate it! I've worked as a filmmaker and video editor (TV commercials and a bunch of boring stuff), so I have a bunch of video equipment sitting around. Might as well put it to good use!
@TheGeneralHoudini
@TheGeneralHoudini 3 күн бұрын
Mike, your personality is as enjoyable as the content. Keep these vids comin'! I've had nightmares on the road in make-shift busses with a metal band, so I am fully invested in your story now. Such an accomplishment!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Oh yeah we definitely wanted to prioritize safety as much as possible which is why we were willing to spend as much as we needed to have a mechanically sound vehicle. Just got lucky with this find. Probably could use a seatbelt or two.
@watahyahknow
@watahyahknow 2 күн бұрын
you done a nice job on that bus aspecially in the short timeframe you had make sure the bus is driven every 2 weeks to a month apart , this prevent stuff from seizing up electric connections corroding , oil gets back intoo the places it ran out of and the airsystem doesnt collect moisture and rust out , this is the main reason why (rv conversion) busses break down on the road , they sit for a year (during the build out then get used for long drives and start to experiance oil leaks airleaks engine overheating charge sytem / lights / brakes stop working allso make sure to protect the tires from direct sunlight while its stored , the uv light destroys the rubber and those tires are expensive to replace the colour of the bus isnt too bad , and it isnt yellow wish is not alowed in some states because its a schoolbus specific colour , wat you could do is only partially repaint it in either the same colour or an offset colour (like cream white ) check out tractor / impliment paint from tractor supply its cheap and good paint might be a good idea to put some sort of deck on top of the bus and mount it to the sides (dont drill through the roof) walking acros the bare roof probably isnt a good idea as the flexing can cause the sealand between the roofpanels to crack and the roof to leak as for touring in the uk maibe get a few station wagons . vans and two caravans , these should hold all the people youre touring with along with the gear and shouldnt cost you all that mush , whont be able to go fast as cars with trailers are restricted to about 80 kmh i think cheapest place to get used cars or luton vans in europe probably is poland , there left hand drive though and not real sure on how to go about register and insuring it (might need local adres and even local person with driverslicence to put it in his name )
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Right on, thanks for this advice! Screenshotting and sending to Kyle.
@poromise
@poromise 2 күн бұрын
This is really cool. I think this is the only way a lot of bands will be able to afford touring in the future, so seeing a build like this is really cool. I can't remember ever seeing a DIY tour bus build on YT, all the bus builds are those van/bus life influencers making essentially the same thing but also forcing their kids to live in there.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Those influencers have some great looking builds! We knew we had to go all out and sand and stain the wood if we were gonna keep up with their picturesque instagram builds. and OH MY GOD I can't believe how many of them are jailing their offspring in those things and making them talk on camera about "how free it is to be an 8 year old with noooo schooool! :D" frightening really.
@presto111man
@presto111man 2 күн бұрын
We built this tour bus, built this tour bus on rock and roll.
@tomthedespoiler
@tomthedespoiler 2 күн бұрын
The e-scooter on the bus is very much like the tender on a larger sailboat. A little dinghy that'll get you around while you're moored or anchored. Very clever
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Living in Rhode Island, I spend a lot of time on sailboats and this was my EXACT THOUGHT hah. Although I see all these yachts with jet skis on the back (in Newport), so that was what made me want to get an e scooter for the bus.
@johnvandenberg
@johnvandenberg 3 күн бұрын
I rarely comment. But I must say, you actually are very good at speaking into a camera. So you're doing great.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Damn, I really appreciate that!
@clumhain
@clumhain 3 күн бұрын
love the vids! great job on the bus! If you come to ireland i'll tip along for entertainment and support.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
I was hoping to hit Ireland on this upcoming run, but no luck! My cousins live out in West Cork, so I try to get there whenever I can. Favorite place in the world.
@kenbrown5449
@kenbrown5449 3 күн бұрын
Great handoff to... YOURSELF! Hmmm... following a pattern here!? 😂 (Slammed the thumbnail when I saw it. Great content!)
@velvetwaterband
@velvetwaterband 2 күн бұрын
Dude, I’m in a small startup band out of Kentucky! Y’all are in a whole other stratosphere than us with EU tours and all, but still refreshing and heart strengthening to see the struggles are the same. You seriously made a brilliant thing with this bus and I’m rooting like hell for y’all! I’m catching a show asap!
@lancecluster
@lancecluster 3 күн бұрын
Nice build, nice that you all got it to work.
@GringoAce
@GringoAce Күн бұрын
Hey man. I'm digging your videos. Please stay transparent. That's one of the things I like most.
@69spook
@69spook 3 күн бұрын
Great investment in that bus....👌
@jamesoniris2647
@jamesoniris2647 18 сағат бұрын
I love that the accordion player of an Irish punk band just has the most New Yorker / Bostonian accent. He’s just a fookin guy! /j
@maxthomas78
@maxthomas78 2 күн бұрын
This is awesome. Maybe you could have a sideline converting these for other bands.
@eightfootmanchild
@eightfootmanchild 2 күн бұрын
Livin' the dream 😃 Would love to do something like this some day....
@CheveeDodd
@CheveeDodd 3 күн бұрын
Big Blue is fucking sick! I can't wait to see some tour vlogs. Thanks for sticking with the content!
@FranckMartin
@FranckMartin 2 күн бұрын
I went for a week on board of LAGoodVibes bus, a mobile studio, and that was so awesome
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
I gotta check that out, sounds sick!
@FranckMartin
@FranckMartin Күн бұрын
@ look for Modular California Vibes, there are some trailers on youtube. It was so much fun. You could do something similar with your bus in between tours.
@hisproperty1438
@hisproperty1438 3 күн бұрын
G'day Mike, Yes, I did just find your tour bus videos, and yes, I am enjoying them. But, I do have at least one question for you: you guys have heard of The Partridge Family, right? Being an old cheeky Aussie myself, I want you to watch an entire episode, if only to screw with your minds. LOL But, that looks like a great build, and a great use of the space available. The thought of nine people using it all at once blows my mind - I've lived in a 34' boat, with 3 other people, and I know how tough it can be. I like the way the "features" of your bus are permanent, instead of being "convertible", like they usually are in boats or caravans. There's also a part of me wondering if you can get a golf cart on your bus. The cart can be coverted to a ute (Aussies know), so you can carry your gear easily. Thanks for a great video. I'm hoping there'll be more videos of your bus in the future. I'll be watching them all. I'm looking forward to seeing the bus painted. All the best Andrew
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Hah, I have gotten a lot of Partridge Family comments, but I haven't seen the show (I was born in 89). I'll definitely give it a go haha. Oh man, a golf cart ute would be SOOOO nice. 3 of my bandmates are from Sydney and I went to school there so oh I know utes! I watched a lot of sailboat liveaboard videos to get inspiration for ways to find storage. Cheers!
@hisproperty1438
@hisproperty1438 Күн бұрын
Sweet as. 🙂 The joke is that when you see someone concentraiting, you ask them if the remember the theme song to The Partridge Family, and they'll instantly hate you. It works everytime. LOL. That also works with the theme from The Brady Bunch.
@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine
@RobertFairweatherLuvMachine 2 күн бұрын
I think you are on overdrive. I wish you boys luck. This is a great rock n roll story. GODSPEED. Subbed.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Thank you!!!
@delmarwhyte9334
@delmarwhyte9334 3 күн бұрын
Hell yeah brother! Gotta look into this for the band i play in 🤔 We don't tour but definitely looking into it soon! Would be awesome! Love the content and following 😎😎😎
@Kayak7seas
@Kayak7seas 3 күн бұрын
Nice bus mod, congrats on the recent uptick of subs, and the Rumjacks need to come back to Asheville.
@JustinTOsburn
@JustinTOsburn 2 күн бұрын
Man, I've wanted to do this for years. I literally had diagrams drawn up and everything. Very cool, dude. I know those fuckin things get like 7mpg. I'd like to see that cost breakdown because that's what always gave me heartburn when thinking about the project. 7mpg for 4,000 miles is a LOT.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Oof yeah I honestly don't know what we've been getting for MPG. We were shocked by how little we had to fill it up. I know we estimated to spend way more than we did.
@JustinTOsburn
@JustinTOsburn 2 күн бұрын
@MikeRivkees oh shit. That's cool to hear. I was always thinking in comparison to a van and trailer, but I guess vs a tour bus it's more or less the same thing. This is a sick project and I'm glad you're posting about it! Thanks dude
@davidmurray6387
@davidmurray6387 2 күн бұрын
these videos are awesome, please keep posting them! been watching conversion videos for fun but i'm in a couple bands too and this is the dream!
@tooofart
@tooofart 2 күн бұрын
Great job with the bus and the channel!
@akrambakerBerlin
@akrambakerBerlin 2 күн бұрын
Really well done! Good luck and see you in Berlin!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Yeahhhhh S036!!!
@xk120_
@xk120_ 2 күн бұрын
just found your channel. i would love to see some on the road videos with the bus, when yall come back to the states! Keep up the good work!
@Redsand187
@Redsand187 2 күн бұрын
If you can run on shore-power most of the time, do a couple RV roof AC/Heat Pumps. You can add dual high-amp alternators, a couple extra batteries and a big inverter to allow you to run them while on the road. (Or use a generator, but then you have to figure out where/how to mount it.) Mini-splits real benefit is the efficiency when you want to rely on solar and batteries to run them. But if you don't care about how efficient the power usage is, it is way easier to slap a self containted roof A/C on.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Ah we were about to buy a roof A/C, but it wasn't going to arrive in time, and the temporary floor unit actually worked well enough for us to say "eh we'll do it because it's free." But that's definitely something we'd think about doing by next summer.
@ksinghldn
@ksinghldn 2 күн бұрын
Great video, cool to see your bands solutions. Well done with the bus, I'm sure you guys will keep tweaking it as time goes by.
@importasmr7362
@importasmr7362 3 күн бұрын
so goooood brooooo
@imuruncledaddy8753
@imuruncledaddy8753 2 күн бұрын
Roof anchors of some sort maybe a rack or cargo net for storage on top and cabinets over the couch. Microwave.
@juliaodle700
@juliaodle700 2 күн бұрын
Saw you in Kansas USA a few years ago at a tiny little place called Barleycorn. Smallest venue I think I've been to but an amazing concert. Drove 3 hours from Oklahoma. Love your music and you are definitely making headway in the US. Keep it up and if you come within a few hours or anywhere in Oklahoma I'm there!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for coming out to that one!!! That show was so much fun. I remember a bunch of firefighters came in and bought me SO MANY shots that I could barely perform. I hope to get to OK soon! We were just up in Tulsa in the bus!
@irrsinnrainer
@irrsinnrainer 2 күн бұрын
Damn, that looks really good. Great conversion. Please keep us updated on the improvements and especially the paintjob.
@_lolalana_
@_lolalana_ 3 күн бұрын
What a great investment… Economy and memories? DAAAAMMM… Count me in!!!
@justinbowers7178
@justinbowers7178 3 күн бұрын
Great job! And congrats on the $30!
@jasonplamer3147
@jasonplamer3147 2 күн бұрын
I know yor band....and i watch everything you put up...love it dude
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
You're the man, thanks!
@DK-zt5oo
@DK-zt5oo 2 күн бұрын
Not sure how i got to this channel, but i was in a band that toured from Philly to Georgia in the early 2000s and this but would have been a god send. What a great build.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Hah that was such a great era to be touring. My old band in high school booked our first tour on Myspace back in 2006. We did Connecticut to Georgia.
@heartofodds
@heartofodds 2 күн бұрын
You're going to want to revisit that power situation. That's easy to do pretty bougie these days. You could get some dc appliances, It's a lot easier if your power use is all dc and you use ac power more intermittently, like with on the spot, low wattage inverters. There's plenty of info and ideas out there. You've got to keep new batteries separate, with an isolator, so you want a batch you charge together to probably be a decent size. Idk, but i'd probably try to use that ecoflow for ac power, and run a/c and everything else on separate set of batteries. Very nice.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Ah yeah that does sound like a way better solution that what we currently have. Definitely want to build that out in the future.
@TheFeelButton
@TheFeelButton 2 күн бұрын
Cool tour bus Mike! Cheers!!
@Smart-Alex
@Smart-Alex 2 күн бұрын
Now I want to learn more about Frankie :) Congrats, Mike. This is very cool! To your success...
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
hah he was the old singer of the band I'm in. got kicked out in 2020 for a laundry list of reasons but ultimately violence and alcohol- and not in a 'cool rock and roll' way.
@Smart-Alex
@Smart-Alex 2 күн бұрын
@ oh wow man, crazy. Will check out your band and music. Amazing work on bus!
@gowiththegilmours
@gowiththegilmours 3 күн бұрын
Found the channel... know your band. Stoked to see youse on the next cycle.
@craigtoots3391
@craigtoots3391 3 күн бұрын
I believe you just built the newest member of the band. ‘Ol Blue!
@walmartgolem
@walmartgolem 3 күн бұрын
I can't imagine getting into those rear bunks.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Getting in is the easy part. Getting out is... strange haha
@thomasbrunner4191
@thomasbrunner4191 3 күн бұрын
Wow, this is soo cool, seems like you're doing my dream! Just go on, so i can longer dream...
@Conee90
@Conee90 3 күн бұрын
Good work on the bus. So damen cool. Bring the boys for a show in sweden soon
@Kid-viciousx
@Kid-viciousx 3 күн бұрын
That’s the most New England accent I’ve ever heard!!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
⚓⚓⚓ Although I was born in Boston and my Mom has a stronger accent than Kyle's, they raised me pronouncing the letter R and I'm PISSED about it haha
@gorglagore3
@gorglagore3 Күн бұрын
Awesome content! Will totally follow a tour vlog kinda thing.
@LMBECIL
@LMBECIL 34 минут бұрын
i could live forever on that bus 🙀
@officialpoa3171
@officialpoa3171 2 күн бұрын
*Did you all use MASS LOADED VYNLE for sound reduction for a much more comfortable ride and living space and use a electric heater membrane over the subfloor BEFORE laying the hardwood flooring, and a CERAMIC WRAP on the entire vessel, so the temperature regulation summer to winter is hella efficient?*
@jeff61177
@jeff61177 3 күн бұрын
Chris Rydell! hey dood! Mallory Weiss rawk on! Mickey Rickshaw tour bus Hell yeah!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Best merch dude we've ever had! Even better skater.
@jamesvioleen
@jamesvioleen Күн бұрын
hope your channel grows a lot more dude. good luck
@K5ALLEN
@K5ALLEN 20 сағат бұрын
Great build
@greenwave792
@greenwave792 2 күн бұрын
Hell ya, I found a new channel.
@jayp4303
@jayp4303 Күн бұрын
A portable refrigerator could be nice if you have room. Some of them only use like 40W once they get down to temp, and can be powered by that Delta 2.
@timesurfingalien
@timesurfingalien 3 күн бұрын
Brilliant. Hope y'all come close on your tour. I'd love to check y'all out
@HerrPapa
@HerrPapa 2 күн бұрын
Awesome content! Subbed!
@russjenkins5330
@russjenkins5330 2 күн бұрын
Brilliant video!! Thank you so much for this!! 💯👌
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Graystaff
@Graystaff 2 күн бұрын
Nothing new, dude! My band in the late 80’s did the same thing. Even had a handy contractor friend help build bunks. Gas is ridiculous but apart from that it’s a great idea!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, I absolutely should have mentioned that part of the reason I had the idea was from my friend (who's been in the game for a long time) used to tour in a school bus.
@Graystaff
@Graystaff 2 күн бұрын
@ That’s good, you’ve taken your first step into a much larger world. We actually went through two buses; one where we did everything wrong (added a sunroof) and the other where we learned from our mistakes. You will definitely have stories to tell if you don’t already. Great job on the video!
@ZakRoams
@ZakRoams 3 күн бұрын
Great video and congrats on the subs/views! Would love to see some tour vlogs if you have the capacity ❤
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Definitely going to keep em coming!
@rray3630
@rray3630 2 күн бұрын
WELL FUCKING DONE MAN ........I HAVE THE EXACT SAME BUS BUT MAYBE "A BIT SHORTER" AT 30 FT.....Love the non yuppie ....non influencer practical build ......we did California and back through Texas last year .....6,7 cummins does well in the mountains .....
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Hell yeah! We're only 32 feet, so it's probably the same ish size! Yeah I was worried about the mountains, but noooo problems!
@paulnagel2700
@paulnagel2700 2 күн бұрын
I see you guys creating a tour bus only rental company.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
I could only dream of having a fleet of these bad boys.
@quirkydad6083
@quirkydad6083 2 күн бұрын
Billerica!!!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Crimehurst ked!
@pifrei3272
@pifrei3272 3 күн бұрын
great work guys! Love the idea of having a proper tourbus! Awsom! Tell me, when you're coming to switzerland...🙂
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Wed 05 Mar 2025 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo!
@pifrei3272
@pifrei3272 2 күн бұрын
@MikeRivkees thanks! Unfortunately i'm working then...😳
@amnitziel
@amnitziel 2 күн бұрын
so f-ing great , well done you guys .. also whats that coat youre wearing in the thumbnail ?! i want one !
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Thanks! hah it's made by fishtailparkas.com. They make 1 to 1 replicas of the old Korean War era parkas. Since the Mods in the 60's often had military patches on theirs, I thought it would be appropriate to put on my Grandfather's Tech Sergeant patch from when he served in the Pacific in WWII (replica patch of course).
@zekeyoung4395
@zekeyoung4395 3 күн бұрын
4 AM hot dog !
@jasonmoore4060
@jasonmoore4060 2 күн бұрын
Much better
@QuikdethDeviantart
@QuikdethDeviantart Күн бұрын
Mike, are you in MA? We’re a NE band … not sure if we’re there yet but thinking about options for the potential future…
@jenibond
@jenibond 2 күн бұрын
Love your video's !! Post link to Eu tour dates and Me and few friends will try and come see you if your near to us !
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Here are all the dates! Fri 31 Jan 2025 - Florence, Italy - VHS Club Sat 01 Feb 2025 - Mantova, Italy - Arci Tom Club Sun 02 Feb 2025 - Milan, Italy - Legend Club Tue 04 Feb 2025 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Upload Wed 05 Feb 2025 - València, Spain - 16 Toneladas Thu 06 Feb 2025 - Madrid, Spain - Gruta 77 Fri 07 Feb 2025 - Santiago de Compostela, Spain - Sala Malatesta Sat 08 Feb 2025 - Oviedo, Spain - Cerveceria GONG Sun 09 Feb 2025 - Bilbao, Spain - Zorrotzako Gaztetxea Wed 12 Feb 2025 - Brighton, England - Patterns Thu 13 Feb 2025 - Bristol, England - The Fleece Fri 14 Feb 2025 - Leeds, England - The Key Club Sat 15 Feb 2025 - Glasgow, Scotland - The Cathouse Mon 17 Feb 2025 - Manchester, England - Gorilla Tue 18 Feb 2025 - Nottingham, England - Rescue Rooms Wed 19 Feb 2025 - Wolverhampton, England - KK's Steel Mill Thu 20 Feb 2025 - Milton Keynes, England - The Craufurd Arms Fri 21 Feb 2025 - London, England - The Underworld Sat 22 Feb 2025 - Southampton, England - Papillon Wed 26 Feb 2025 - Hannover, Germany - MusikZentrum Thu 27 Feb 2025 - Antwerp, Belgium - TRIX Fri 28 Feb 2025 - Parthenay, France - DIFF'ART Sat 01 Mar 2025 - Tarbes, France - La Gespe Tue 04 Mar 2025 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Club Wed 05 Mar 2025 - Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo Fri 07 Mar 2025 - Vienna, Austria - Flex Sat 08 Mar 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna Music Bar Sun 09 Mar 2025 - Warsaw, Poland - Klub Proxima Mon 10 Mar 2025 - Dresden, Germany - Beatpol Tue 11 Mar 2025 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust Thu 13 Mar 2025 - Berlin, Germany - SO36 Fri 14 Mar 2025 - Cologne, Germany - Luxor Sat 15 Mar 2025 - Paris, France - Le Trianon Sun 16 Mar 2025 - Frankfurt, Germany - Das Bett Mon 17 Mar 2025 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
@timesurfingalien
@timesurfingalien 3 күн бұрын
12:06 a tour of a tour bus. A "tour bus tour"
@SeHyMain
@SeHyMain 3 күн бұрын
Wow, great video, love the idea. Do you think something like this is viable in Europe? Something like using older Karosa or Irisbus. And how big does the band need to be for this project to be viable? My dream is touring around Europe with my band, so I´m interested in these logistical thingies
@zbynekkowalski2202
@zbynekkowalski2202 2 күн бұрын
You would probably have a really hard time getting approval from road safety bureaus, as European laws regarding car modifications are much more strict compared to American ones. I would definitely consult a lawyer and/or mechanic before starting
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
We are looking at busses in Europe! We have members that live in Germany, Austria, Ireland, and Italy, so SOMEBODY has to be able to find a bus haha.
@mystra13
@mystra13 2 күн бұрын
Sweet job! Here's hoping that US tour involves a stop on Long Island instead of the stupid city.
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
WELLL technically we'll be doing both (Queens). Sorry! Hey, at least it's not Manhattan.
@mystra13
@mystra13 2 күн бұрын
Yes! That's definitely better than Manhattan.
@giulio8250
@giulio8250 Күн бұрын
I rarely comment, but your content is really inspiring. Being in a punk band who struggles to get gigs, how do you manage to get more? Thought that you might have the experience to know. Thanks!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees Күн бұрын
Ohh yeah I can 100% relate. I actually made a video (sort of)about this topic. It's on my page called "how to play bigger shows" but I kind of go through a 'back to the basics' approach to getting shows (and then bigger shows). But the short answer: befriend a ton of bands in your area, and put on your own shows. Of course easier said than done
@giulio8250
@giulio8250 Күн бұрын
@ thanks a lot, loved that vid.
@Miloshe71
@Miloshe71 2 күн бұрын
Call it the Rumshaw
@wastelandkitten9698
@wastelandkitten9698 Күн бұрын
at 10:24 what did you say your guitar player is on it sounds like a Kimber and cc says you say "Keer"
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees Күн бұрын
Kemper. It’s a paddle board that you can program to mimic the sound of any amp that you plug it into, so then you don’t use an amp on stage, you just plug that into the PA system. It just feels very weird, not having an amp on stage so people don’t like them. However, they are extremely convenient.
@nunninkav
@nunninkav 2 күн бұрын
$30 woooooohoooo !!!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
📈
@harrybryan9633
@harrybryan9633 3 күн бұрын
Order additional personal fans - I had those - they won't last very long.
@dylanthompson2519
@dylanthompson2519 21 сағат бұрын
Did finding a place to camp with the bus ever take you far off your route? I've come across many campgrounds that have a rule against skoolies.
@CraiggaeShark
@CraiggaeShark 2 күн бұрын
this is insanity, dude.
@CaptainGrims
@CaptainGrims 3 күн бұрын
If you guys need a permanent bus driver, let me know. I know I don't need a CDL for it, but I am interstate certified.
@RealStevenSaturday
@RealStevenSaturday Күн бұрын
I'm on my alt account. This is not a joke. If you guys get tired of driving that thing, I'll do it!
@heartofodds
@heartofodds 2 күн бұрын
You should be able to figure out the power and a/c for not too much money.
@nicolasbeaudry6158
@nicolasbeaudry6158 2 күн бұрын
Ok i know it’s a stupid ass question I’m in a band and I sweat a lot ( just jamming and gigs)😂 you guys are going full blown tours etc. Where are you guys going to shower!! A day or two ok but more and the bus will smell 😂let me know I’m curious. ( I’m not stupid) 😮😂
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
HAH, no good question. Well on bigger tours, the venues have showers. If not, the campsites do. If we're not at a campsite, we've stayed at truck stops that have them too- and they're nicer than you'd think (sometimes). Then DUDE WIPES sent us a giant box of their product, which are essentially baby wipes, but those are great for when you're on the road all day and you're just SWEATY. Brushing teeth is the one annoying thing. I did a lot of parking lot teeth brushing with a bottle of water to rinse. Quite the site.
@nicolasbeaudry6158
@nicolasbeaudry6158 2 күн бұрын
@ oh yeah 👍🏻 bro the wipes is an essential part of my hygiene 🤣. I went and check your music, and for a guy that no knows nothing on celt punk and only knows the pogues and loves drop kick Murphys ( only the first album and the gangs all here) the rest I hate. Long story short , I’m a new fan, and discovering your band through Your channel is awsome. Can’t wait to see you live. I live in Quebec , Montreal city. I don’t know if you ever played here?
@aledshearn
@aledshearn 3 күн бұрын
🤘😆
@Southyjorge1122
@Southyjorge1122 2 күн бұрын
Hope the drowns and I get to see big blue in action!
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Miss those dudes! Hah we were in an RV on that west coast run with The Drowns last time. Big Blue next time!
@goblin3810
@goblin3810 2 күн бұрын
Check ya wiyis
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
😂 The Boston accent no longer lives in Boston. But it THRIVES in the surrounding suburbs. A national treasure really.
@Zack-Hates-Youtube
@Zack-Hates-Youtube 2 күн бұрын
Don't you need a special license to drive that?
@MikeRivkees
@MikeRivkees 2 күн бұрын
Nope! That was one of the big criteria for us- to find a vehicle that you can drive with a regular license. This bus is titled as a regular passenger vehicle and is under 26,000 pounds
@Zack-Hates-Youtube
@Zack-Hates-Youtube 2 күн бұрын
@MikeRivkees wow that's awesome. Good to know. Thanks for the amazing video. Good on the next tour 🤘
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