The Tour Bus - Life on the Road

I'm back on tour with Crowder- Here's a quick run down of the tour bus and life on the road.
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[@miller8084]

Really enjoy the backstage view… not many musicians are doing this and it is very interesting. Thanks.

[@alecstone7503]

I watched this from my bunk on our bus 😂 everything you said is super accurate and insightful for anyone that might be getting on a bus for the first time!

[@JagStar]

I used to be such a road rat. I loved every minute of being on the road! Haven’t done a full on tour in a long time now. Don’t know if I could keep up the pace anymore, but I sure miss it.

[@AndrewMooreLearningLicks]

The fear of having a large meal before a long haul drive overnight is real 💩 lol

[@JeffAulich]

Yep….. this is so accurate. I hop back on the bus next weekend, and we are booked pretty much every weekend through the middle of December. Lots of down time on those things. Some of our drives have been like 25 hours. Hopefully you have decent internet on yours!

[@rickstarnes4994]

Love the video! I think the black lines in the video was your shutter speed on the camera needed adjustment. But most won't notice. God bless !

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! Yeah the lines have to do with the fluorescent lights and shutter speed.

[@philh27]

Great. Informative and entertaining as always. Thanks

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks!

[@larryboeding240]

Great vid .. and thank you for making them bro!

[@bobbyhancock3347]

Great video, Michael.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks!

[@grantsullivan9282]

Man i could never do music business and tour bc of my wife and kids. I would miss them too much to leave

[@timelmore2]

Are you carrying a just-in-case rig with you if you are needed on stage as an emergency guitarist? If not, is there any place for you to bring a guitar and a stomp?

[@dustinthiessen]

back lounge phone goes up to the driver :)

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Yeah, I figured as much. One of those things I haven’t noticed or thought twice about 😂

[@dustinthiessen]

@@MichaelWWestbrook haha yeah, those phones never get used either

[@billmcdonald0256]

Yes the phone ☎️ 04:08 goes to the Driver as to not disturb others..Drivers can phone the lounge To conform next eg (pit stop) Nice Informatim video Thankyou 🚎..How to use the Bathroom well it can all be Depends 😮 {On the Person

[@michael.wiegand]

What are the economics like on touring as a tech vs. touring as a player? I just assume either way you need multiple revenue streams to survive as a working musician, unless you’re playing with an A-list pop act or something.

[@vpsaxman]

No #2 on the bus? How about showers? Are they allowed on the bus? Curious about the logistics. Also do you guys get wifi on the bus or do y'all rely on mobile data to stay connected?

[@AlanLen718]

I would like to transition from a truck driver to a coach/tour driver . Do u any company that will hire a truck driver without the coach experience. Thanks

[@jrcollins4670]

Where is the footage of the fire?

[@timchalmers1700]

Do you get much time to play guitar? Do you learn the music in case they need you to play?

[@otisgarner4080]

Phone is intercom for driver.

[@jthiessen4157]

"So much of ... is treating people well " There you go, politics business faith family and so many other things rolled into one phrase

[@owlsonik37]

What do you prefer, tech or playing on stage?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I definitely prefer playing and that’s always my goal but work is work. I’ve also learned a lot being on this side for sure

[@williamboyle8918]

How bad are bus farts ?

[@nemonucliosis]

Why even have a bathroon if you cant #2