My Last Gig (for a while)

Back in December of last year I went on tour with Noah Guthrie & Good Trouble for a short 10 day run in The Netherlands, at the time we didn't know this would be our last shows for quite a while and since then I've learned to not take these opportunities for granted.
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[@valuedhumanoid6574]

After 30 years of bedroom jamming, I finally got on a stage. My local club has an open mic night. The owner doesn't care what you do, as long as it's entertaining and about 15 to 20 minutes. Many get up and sing. Some get up to do a standup comedy routine, etc. It's really a diverse line up. So I made three backing tracks, loaded them on my Jamman Looper, took my Line 6 Amplifi 150 and control board and my Strat and did a three song set. I got paid two free drinks and a half off my third. During my "set" I had two girls get up and dance, the waitress was also groovin and a table of guys were really headbobin' (not quite headbanging) That's it. My mouth was dry as cotton when I finished. But there was no errors, no string breaks, nothing went wrong at all. And I , for the first time, got applause. What you have done already Rhett is beyond most of our wildest dreams. So anything going forward is just gravy. Pure gravy. What you accomplished is never going to diminish over time, just get better. You will gloss over the things that annoyed you, the travel, the hotels, the cab rides, the endless set up and teardowns...all that will remain is gold.

[@MelodyMaker]

So happy for you!

[@hottamanful]

You did it bro..

[@MHoffp57]

Careful. It’s addicting. :)

[@joesatchton212]

THAT IS AWESOME. Congrats and well-done! Incredibly brave of you to make your first time a solo outing! Only one question now: when's the next gig? :)

[@JimSproull]

Love this story! Made my day, thanks!

[@liamdaly12]

Loved that moment with Paul Davids! Such a sweet little exchange, that is the look I get when watching live music

[@mikefenton5634]

Your work with Noah is really starting to make the genre grow on me.

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Mike Fenton I’ve been wondering what would you call this genre, americana?

[@mikefenton5634]

@@Livelaughlimpbizkit Roots Rock, or Americana.

[@chriskilian2325]

@@Livelaughlimpbizkit worship

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Chris Kilian worship??

[@omarcapaso7156]

Chris Kilian no lmao

[@Sean_Farmer]

Rhett, this is why "living in the moment" is so important. Making music with friends and getting paid to do it is never something to take for granted, although so many people do. Until it's over.

[@joshstevensonguitar3625]

Hi Rhett, been a subscriber for a while now. I'd just like to thank you for all the hard work you've put into this channel, in particular the gig vlog series. You're a fantastic guitar player and a constant inspiration for me. Because of this series, you've inspired me to want to play guitar professionally just like you do. Thanks again and keep up the great content.

[@RhettShull]

Thanks Josh!

[@wolverine3344]

@@RhettShull Same. can't say it any better @josh Stevenson

[@ZackSeifMusic]

I really needed this. My band had 2 months of shows cancelled and this made me really grateful for what I’ve been able to do so far. You’re the reason I started Vlogging as well. Thanks Rhett! Keep it up.

[@pauligood]

I really enjoyed the gig in Groningen, and meeting you in person afterwards. I look forward to seeing you play in Hamburg. The value of live music will reassert itself I’m sure, especially after we’ve been deprived of it for so long!

[@photovincent]

Found your channel recently, binging many of the great educational and tour videos which made me look forward to seeing gigs again - from the audience (not a musician). It’s embarassing how much fun it was to see you tour our little low country and enjoy it so much. You must have gotten great advice because those cabins in the woods of Ermelo did look like a great base camp and it’s true - from it you can reach most of the country in under 2 hours…

[@CheesybiscuitStudios]

This is really cool to me, since I am from the Netherlands. It's funny to see how you think a two hour drive is great while we would say 2 hours is crazy far away. The bungalo campings, the forests, the small clubs, Albert Heijn To Go, it all seems so normal to me. Cool video! Really great to get an outside perspective on the country.

[@hillie47]

Ik woon al 13 jaar niet meer in Nederland, maar het is altijd leuk om dingen te herkennen. En om te zien hoe ontzettend anders alles geworden is. Behalve het feit dat een uur onderweg zijn al een hoop "poeh poeh zeg!" oplevert. :-)

[@versnellingspookie]

@@hillie47 cool, waar woon je nu als ik vragen mag? Er is inderdaad heel veel veranderd in korte tijd!

[@albinwicknertz5583]

Your background harmonies and vocals are super great! Just takes it to another level

[@soleusboss6388]

Good for you, man. Not many people can say...”I’m doing what I pictured I’d be doing when I was working my butt off to get it.”

[@sagoy]

That message near the end of the video takes on a whole new meaning because of what's happening now. Wonderful video. Perfect timing.

[@scienceofsound]

Glad to hear you're still well Rhett. I'm over here in Seattle Wa and it's heartbreaking to watch my friends have their careers pulled right out of their hands as artists. There's a lot of fear we also won't see any of our music venues survive this. Crazy ever hear those words uttered about Seattle. I know we'll all come out on the other end stronger. Thanks for also sharing your story. It's nice to see how we're all enduring these changes.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Dude, I love the specs you rock! I'm very sorry to hear about how the crisis has dramatically changed how you tour and do live shows, but I hope you the best in opportunities and health!

[@BradColemanisHere]

These tour vlogs are just awesome. I love what you're doing with the whole channel and I wish you continued success!

[@rossnielsen3988]

First @Rhett Shull video I ever stumbled across was the HX Stomp mini board. What makes me subscribe and follow (other than I really love the way you play) is you let us be a part of your journey. I'm learning the journey is so much more valuable than the destination. Thanks for letting us tag along!

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

A nice expose of what playing in a working band is really like. I'm thankful I can relate to these experiences. It isn't all "David Lee Roth" parties, not even close. Those that seek the DLR experience will likely crash and burn before they get close to it. It isn't reality. Reality is schedules, appointments, expectations, and hard work. The reality is even harsher than that, 90% of those that pursue this will fail to profit and fail to be able to continue touring. Financial responsibility is the number-one concern. Without that, any band is doomed before they get started. If you want to be a rock star, learn about finances and money first. Your odds of victory will be much better for it.

[@moodiblues2]

I really enjoyed this program. I’m an amateur musician, I play the piano and Keyboards, and terrible guitar. I’ve had a wonderful life in a totally different field, but have always wondered what my life might have been like as a professional musician. This particular show gave me a glimpse of that. Thanks. I do have a couple of friends who spent their life as professional musicians and they say they wonder how it would have been to have done what I did. Life’s so strange.

[@francvernet307]

We were there in Dordrecht! Loved the show. Real intimate, had a great night. Thanks and let’s hope it won’t be long before we can all make and enjoy live music again.

[@gustavoserafim7824]

Inspiring...That's the best word to describe your journey... Hope the best for the next decade!

[@cdcgb1]

I used to play in a tribute band that hit all the same spots in the Netherlands, some of the club's are there are amazing. Such good funding for the arts and a massive appreciation for good music of all styles and genres. Great people and a lovely place. Keep up the good work Rhett 👌

[@mykephillips4883]

This video bummed me out! its a great video but I REALLY NEED TO GIG AGAIN!!!! Still.... Great video Rhett! and your backing vocals have really been getting better! keep being awesome dude!

[@TPertis]

This is a great video Rhett!! The harmonies in Noah’s band have gotten amazing. Thanks and stay safe, man!

[@patfix]

Being Dutch casually saying ‘the show is only a 2h drive’ is really weird haha!

[@victorschmidt3164]

Hahaha same

[@warmcrunch3829]

Tell Danish Pete we said hello

[@bartdwmusic1212]

@@warmcrunch3829 you better be trolling bro! Nethermark and Dantherlands aren't the same country!

[@warmcrunch3829]

BartdWmusic (yes I’m trolling)

[@CanyonWanderer]

Actually when Rhett say that, is when I stopped the video. All NL is about a 2 hour drive unless you're in one of the extremities like Zeeland, Limburg or Groningen :-)

[@tristanbouchonnet1461]

Listening to your last bit in the woods and thinking about what you said at the beginning of the video is very heartbreaking man ! Hope you're doing well during those times and, like you said, it will take time but we'll make it ! Thanks for all your videos ! It really helps so much people right now. Keep on Rhett !

[@kimblewt]

i'm old now but watching this record of your precious time took me back, to days and nights that will always be golden to me, smokey basement clubs and echo chamber halls, crazy times good times being history

[@tomshannon213]

Always a pleasure to see your videos. And, glad to see gaining confidence with the background vox!

[@Ez_Ukulele]

Excellent video! I super miss seeing new faces & new places every day. Super exhausting, and that gig-butt 😝, but, totally worth it. It’ll come back around! ❤️

[@marknachmias423]

You’re my No. 1 KZbin person. I was so looking forward to seeing you May 2nd. Oh well. There will be other times. Thanks for being there for us and helping us through this mess.

[@sugatooth]

These backstage journal videos have been my new favorite videos to go through while spending so much time at home. Thanks for putting up so many and for keeping them going, Rhett.

[@rolandramirez4557]

Rhett, I’ve really become a fan of your channel the last two months, I am so into this series, man. It’s really made being confined at home much easier, thanks for everything.

[@danwoodward1445]

15:06 dean town playing in the background, the sheer contrast of music

[@HazardCampbell]

I noticed it instantly

[@CanyonWanderer]

So cool you like my country and had I known around that time that you played here, I'd have tried to get to one of the shows, so inspiring! Hang in there until normality returns and live the dream, you're a talented guitarist that deserves to be up there on the stage!

[@HarryJoiner]

I’m a drummer and I just watched all of this. This is great. Thanks for posting. I never did understand your hesitation in the first place. Highly entertaining.

[@garywapshare6775]

About 12 years ago December just gone the covers band I was in was coming to an end, we had all agreed it was time. The last six or so gigs we had, I put as much effort into enjoying the playing than I had done for a while thinking these could be the last ones i ever do. On the day of our last gig, which we were all looking forward to, although it was going to be a little sad, I lost my mum and so I (we) never got to do our last gig. I am so glad I approached those last gigs the way I did because you never know what is round the ne t corner. I'm 57 now and not sure if I will ever play live again, I have a small home studio and friends come round and we jam but nothing quite beats the feeling of a good live gig, may be one day for old times sake. All the best from the UK and I hope everything kicks back in quick when these weird times finish, stay safe.

[@rhyswarden]

Nice work man.. I was in the Netherlands for a gig in early 2019! So much fun hanging out in Amsterdam and Utrecht! Supposed to be going back in late July but maybe not now..

[@janet2110]

Hi Rhett, was just looking at some of your videos and saw this one.. Feels like ages ago when we were fortunate seeing you, Phil, Noah and Ian play at Simplon. Actually the entire evening was amazing. Not only for us but also for other musicians who were at the venue to see you guys play. We also feel the lack of gigs but we try to make the most of it. And whether it’ll be here in Groningen or in the US I’m sure we’re going to enjoy your music together!! Thanks for sharing this footage and your thoughts! We’ll meet again!! And for sure with stroopwafels haha..

[@justinguitarcia]

Can't wait till we can all get back out there! Until then we can create, reflect, appreciate what we can, help others however we can and grow. Love to everyone out there, hope you are all well

[@jamesricephoto4323]

Subscribed. Dude, great channel. So genuine. I pick up a guitar every now and then so not great but your love of music and life is an inspiration. Roll on live shows and seeing you back on the road. Until then, keep rocking tge channel - it's awesome 👌

[@LonelyRocker]

Love these touring stories. Us home studio guys can live vicariously through your videos. Great job!

[@canaanlawrence7351]

Man! The Harmony in the group is sounding KILLER!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@WilfulAlmond6]

Good work Rhett on the backup up vocals, you seem to be getting more comfortable with it. Adds a lot to the live experience.

[@audiodemon]

Ian is a killer drummer. Love his parts and vibe.

[@dr_tomK]

Rewatching a lot of these backstage live videos, I've come to this realization too. I'd love to jam with Ian (and everyone else obviously).

[@jochemjonker3362]

@ Rhett Shull Love the fact,that you enjoyed this small tour in the Netherlands,appriciating the country and the stages you played. Sadly ,you couldn't play in Paradiso,Amsterdam and Luxor Live, Arnhem, which are beautiful places to play.

[@lkbakken99]

Oh man, just what i needed right now. Thanks for showing us Rhett, can´t wait to see you play live again

[@yunak9665]

Man that entire band is so tight. Can't wait to catch you guys if you make it to the Baltimore area this year. Awesome Vlog, as usual.

[@tylerhughes3750]

Man this is so inspiring, I'm also studying music and hope to get where you are one day

[@d.j.mislang9310]

12:31 Paul Davids OMG!

[@jameshughes9706]

Great stuff Rhett! I not longer do road dates, so I'm living vicariously through your vlog. Keep doing what you're doing, and thanks for helping to keep real music alive!

[@admiralbeef5683]

Yall's harmonies really made me happy. Thanks guys

[@dallasbrown9376]

Love the record you're keeping ! Look forward to watching what comes next. I'm into true passion of music. I listen to Dave Mathews,Dio,Louis Prima, Whitesnake you name it. Dig what you've been doing. Hope all is well.

[@dldavidmusic]

Great video Rhett. Thanks for putting this one together. Here's to a rapid and complete recovery so we can all get back to playing together!

[@gregdd57]

Hang in there, Rhett, you and the band. You're doing what you were born to do. We'll all be back out there playing and enjoying shows, before we know it!

[@judih.8754]

Just catching up with these older videos. End of year, end of decade, but the beginning of what you dreamed of. Not many people achieve this level of satisfaction with their trajectory in life. Cherish this time. Cheers!

[@clutch5737]

Love your vids man...as a musician getting ready to go to school in august to get my degree in music it makes me so hopeful and excited for my future✊🏻

[@victorvanderwant3955]

It’s great to see that you enjoyed our little “kikkerlandje” so much! Good luck in these difficult times!

[@mikedearing2588]

a nice humble sentiment there Rhett - we are all feeling the lack of gigs... goodonya

[@BangkokMusicExchangeLabel]

What a truly excellent vlog, totally enjoyable entertainment. Good people, great insight & observations and superb music & musicians. Superb & thank you Rhett

[@johnulrich5572]

Thanks for sharing this with us. Playing live shows was the best time of my life, club dates and frat gigs and free gigs in the park. Even packing the van with my band mates was fun. Stay safe and keep well.

[@yadielmercedes3635]

I literally cried out “NOOoOOoO” when I saw the title of this video, but I cant wait to hear and watch what you have to say Rhett!

[@rickbiessman6084]

I live in northern Germany and as soon as I saw that little cabin you guys stayed at I had to go look it up because it looked super nice! FOUND IT! :D

[@scottb3372]

Some great music. I hope you are able to hit the road again soon and that I get the opportunity to see you and Noah. Backing vocals are excellent btw.

[@richardgreen6857]

Excellent vlog Rhett! Great to hear you folks play again.

[@johnneal2441]

dude your new NOVA is awesome. you can hear and feel the breath in each note.

[@Stratocaster1969x]

Fantastic video! I was hoping you'd post something from this run eventually. First time hearing you sing like this, and I knew you'd been working on it. Well done! I think it'll serve the band - and you - very well going forward.

[@Shineysideup1]

Love your music and your passion. Hope your back in the saddle soon.

[@BillVerdon]

Hey! Really enjoyed this! Will have to look for your next gig in ATL... will come check you guys out!

[@cianseale9721]

This video makes me want to become a touring musician so much :)

[@adriengahery9471]

Your video is motivating me to play the guitar. Bless you. Stay safe. Cheers from France.

[@lanceriffle4841]

That was so cool seeing you with Paul Davids. Sons from different mothers.

[@MrJasonHarvey1231]

Man, watching this makes me miss playing shows! Can't wait to get back into the groove of things once all of this mess is over with 🤘

[@rockabilly12]

Rhett, Great Job! These are my favorite videos.

[@gianlucacadelo5562]

Hands down one of the best backstage journal, great job Rhett!🤘

[@johnnolan4312]

We are not guaranteed tomorrow, live each day as if it were your last, for one day you will be right

[@alessandro260979]

Thanks for sharing those moments. I’m following these “Road” vídeos as it was a Netflix serie. You should consider to edit those, you have great (real) stories here.

[@nerbear1]

this brought me a lot of joy tonight. Thanks Rhett!!!

[@gearViewmirror]

Motorhead " We are the road crew " , comes to my mind watching this.....stay safe, rock on! Greetings from Switzerland🤘🎸

[@abradfordajb]

Wonderful addition to your video library. Thanks as always for making the effort to produce these segments; they're really well done. Some professional video/film doc'ers could learn from your approach.

[@ApolloSuns]

Everything! This sums up everything. We are missing the road so much. 120 across US/CAN are gone....

[@foxtrot642]

wow, i'm pleasantly surprised at how good your videos are . I've come over from Rick Beato so i knew about your musicianship but have to say you have great video production skills too. Entertaining, informative, good technical quality. thank you!

[@MH-mi6mk]

Looking forward to many decades more of Rhett Shull guitar adventures...

[@StephenGallacher]

Lockdown has given me a new appreciation for what I do, sometimes on a gig night it can be a long drive to place I've never been before, and there are always other frustrations that go hand in hand with live music, but we're at a point in the year where I should be busy and I'm staying at home worrying about being able to pay bills - I look back and realise that, for better or worse, I'm a working musician and it's been paying those bills for the last 8 years. When this is all over and we're all back at work, hopefully we'll have a refreshed appreciation for how luck we are to be able to do what we do.

[@jjshelt]

Vocals are sounding pretty good, Rhett! Nice work.

[@lylaznboi01]

Watching these videos makes me miss playing live. I didn't expect March 7th would be my last show for a while since everything spiraled out of control just days later. The rest of my gigs are canceled until this virus blows over for safety precautions. Thankfully, I can still make music in the comfort of my own home and waiting for the day when it is okay to rehearse with my band again. After that, we would be waiting for the day to continue playing live.

[@BowserSpaceLaser]

Stay safe, stay strong, and thank you for the inspiration.

[@chai1914]

Rhett That's cool what u r doing now, n hope u will still b doing that for a long time to come, peace bro

[@Mastenbro]

So sad I couldn’t make it to the Dordrecht show... It’s fun to see some stages and greenroom in your video that I’ve played myself. Hope to catch you on the next Dutch run after COVID-19

[@dep1001]

Awesome, Rhett! Been missing these vlogs! Thanks man

[@dldavidmusic]

Hey - Great to see you on the mic, Rhett! The harmony sounded good. Well done!

[@dashfentrock]

Thanks for the insight Rhett. Great guitar sound BTW

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

What a crazy time, knowing that there are no gigs for the foreseeable future. Plus the fact that at least half the usual work/pay is just, gone... Salutations from grey and ghostly quiet Ireland! ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

[@aceedmond8053]

Great vid Rhett, well done... Thanks for sharing...

[@adehorton7287]

Rhett, that was an amazing insight and an inspiration for the future once all this Covid has gone away. Keep on keeping on! 🤘🏻🎸🖖🏻

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Perfect moment for this video. Thank you.

[@wes.farmer]

Man you make the best music and touring vlogs on KZbin. I love all of your content, but I subscribed because of these kind of videos.

[@joshhickman528]

rhett man thank you so much for your videos, and showing me and many others an insight into the world of being a hired gun! as a 19 year old guitarist just figuring out what he wants to do with his life, seeing you guys do this is super inspiring

[@allenmitchell09]

I miss gigging so bad. I’ve already had a bunch missed already. It’s always been my escape. When that’s removed it it takes away a healthy release. Sucks.

[@jacobcourseymusic6414]

I feel you, man! 16 and i was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Always worrying, always down, and there’s nothing that brightens my mood more than being onstage with my best friends and getting paid for it too. Hope it all turns out well for you, and myself! We just gotta keep practicing, and keep learning!

[@itfc1959]

Rhett, that was a lovely film. I loved it. Well done.

[@dr_tomK]

I feel you Rhett. My band lost a bunch of shows, but luckily, I don't make my living as a musician - we just do it for fun. I think I'm a little more sad about all of the artists I had tickets to see that have now had to (understandably) cancel. Wire, Swans, Einsturtzende Neubaten, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.

[@versnellingspookie]

Great taste dude!

[@SteveEllwanger]

I waited until age 61 to play out with bands. Wish I had done it a lot sooner. But having read lots of music biographies and watched a ton of rock music documentaries, I don't think I could have done the touring thing (not that I would have been qualified). No wonder so many succumbed to substances and had little to no family life. I have great admiration and respect for those who made it through all that and emerged intact.