I'm not quitting but...

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[@Respecttheriff]

Would love for you to take us on tours of the different arenas, meet with some of the other band members and musicians. Not just Crowder but the whole WinterJam crew. I've never seen anyone do that with WinterJam. I'm a guitar player in praise and worship setting, and would love to see and hear the ins and outs on this tour. Also, plenty of gear, perhaps some other artists/musicians would be willing to show their setups and "rig rundown"...Love it!

[@sgholt]

I love the behind the scenes of a touring band...what it's like to play big crowds....that kind of stuff is cool with me....Congratulations on the new gig! ....thanks Michael

[@hansonmick]

What’s the artists name

[@EricBanisterwriter]

@@hansonmick Crowder

[@MattCiprianoMusic]

Hey Michael, I’d love to see you interact with other band members in your vlog. That way they can help answer questions and even ways they prepare to go out in the road with you. Love your content. Totally understand why you need to weigh out making videos and balancing your time. As a content creator as well you’ve got to do what you need to do. We are all willing to wait for more videos my friend. But in the meantime don’t feel like it has to be perfect. You’re sharing your story with all of us.

[@benjaminthancock]

Good for you man. Been loving Crowder for more than 2 decades. Cool to see you get a chance to be a part of it. 😊

[@edwardc5606]

„Falling in love with playing again“ - great statement and probably a root source of energy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ryanwhite5482]

It's probably more a one off video but I'd love to see just a tour of your touring gear. What's in your pelican cases, what instruments you brought and why etc...

[@AndrewWisler]

Congrats on the new gig, I can’t imagine keeping all those instruments up and running (and in tune) every night, but I can’t imagine a more stimulating situation to be in. As a guy who plays one church gig a month, I’m just loving living vicariously through you right now. Share what you can when you can.

[@limpeacock573]

Would love to see a rig rundown with your touring boards. I’m very interested in integrating Tonex and Helix. Thanks so much!

[@JAYDIZLEx]

Just saw you play last night at Epcot! You guys were amazing! Super talented group. Wish the best for your channel and your career. God bless

[@TeamUltraSlow]

As others have said, I like the idea of you talking with other musicians on the tour and also a good look at your touring board (Helix plus ToneX, etc). I enjoyed what you told me about your dirty slide sounds after the Council Bluffs show last week and would also be interested in what your main tones are and how you go about doing things like the banjo with ToneX. Congrats on the gig, and first and foremost give yourself the time you need to stay healthy and happy! Ron

[@eliasthury425]

Awesome news on the gig man! It's crazy that I found the channel for one of my favorite Christian artists through Rhetts channel. Backstage videos are cool. Some of my favorite guitar related content. Rig rundowns and interview with other musicians your on the road with would be cool too!

[@zackeriah87]

So dope, Bro… Congrats on the gig!! See you out there later this year 😎🤘🏼

[@msgflava]

Would love to hear from the other members on the tour: techs, roadies, grips, band members, David, etc. Once on the road, is the set flexible or locked and the same night to night? Always enjoy your content!

[@JustinOstrander]

Congrats on the gig, Michael! Took my kids to see Crowder and TobyMac last year. Great show. Maybe we'll catch you again. :)

[@carldennis6749]

This is my first time commenting on your content. I will say as a former road warrior musician, life is harder when you're spread so thin over all of your tasks! I appreciate your honest transparency in this video very much. Keep doing what you can; it's still very interesting. Maybe some videos of breaking down a deeper view of your instrument rigs would be nice. I'm familiar with David Crowder, and what a blessing it is for you to be a part of his platform! Keep the humble faith alive in your heart Michael! This was a great video.

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Thank you. This is wonderful. Please continue. Crowder is one of my favorites.

[@JavyonVISION]

Didn't know you were playing with Crowder (again) until I saw you on stage an hour ago. Great show! What an awesome gig!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimsalman7257]

Michael, choosing quality over quantity (as you do with the notes you play) is always wise. I’ll be looking forward to your next video, whenever that occurs.

[@benseaberry]

Congratulations! I look forward to whatever videos you put out, whenever. Enjoy!

[@chandlerstone5887]

Bandana Michael is my favorite Michael.

[@jeffburnham4582]

Congrats on the gig. It’s cool to see how you make it all work and stay inspired too.

[@petesalters2167]

Caught the show last September in Gering NE. Was awesome!

[@alexanderrivera1573]

Congrats on the steady Gig! I Love Crowder and enjoyed the behind-the-scenes.

[@jimamsden]

Michael, I love all your videos, but especially the gig videos. Every gig is an adventure, there's really not that much repetition. So I'm happy to have you keep making them to share your experiences where we can't always do the same things ourselves. Really happy to see you doing such great music with a great band. You deserve it, and thanks for sharing.

[@miller8084]

Behind the scenes at concerts is great. No need for loads of editing, the raw day-to-day of a touring musician is the stuff that is interesting.

[@samz9121]

Crowder! Been a fan of his stuff since Come as You Are. Stoked you get to support this guy.

[@rossbrown3656]

I’d love to see a vlog that does a super deep dive into your IEM mix. I’ve seen a lot of videos with basic concepts, but I’d be super interested in one that even got into what kind of processing is happening at the monitor console in addition to just your preferences for what you’re trying to hear most and where you’re placing it in the stereo field. Love the channel!

[@JagStar]

Nice to see you back! Congrats on landing the gig full-time. If Western Canada comes up on your itinerary let me know, I'd love to get out to see you guys play and maybe we could meet face to face. How are you liking the ToneX pedals in a live situation. I'm lovin' the sound of the ToneX but have only used it for tracking. I put a couple captures of my Jagster amps up on ToneNet a while ago. Would love to get your feedback on them if you ever get the time. I think releasing less often but ensuring the quality is there is a good idea. I really like your back stage videos and detailing the day to day. Would like to see more of that, plus the back end tech side of things. The live audio clips are really interesting too and make me search out the tunes. I haven't been on a tour in quite a long time, those days are probably gone for me, so I get a real rush of nostalgia watching these. Thanks!

[@mikestillwagon5675]

Wow! Congratulations on the gig. That’s huge!!

[@jrcollins4670]

Michael- Can I call you Mike? Big fan over here! Love the videos and so excited about your next endeavors! Keep rippin, Mike!!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

😂

[@philh27]

Great news about the gig, Michael. Congratulations! In common with many other people, I really enjoy the almost ‘mundane’ aspects of the on road vlogs: what is the tour bus like? The venue backstage, setting up your gear, dealing with any problems etc. But whatever you can manage, I’ll be watching!

[@simoneh4732]

I understand that the part of each day on the road is the same, but that doesn't mean the footage or the music needs to be from one vlog episode to the next. Feature different songs in different vlogs, feature a bit of the town you're in if you can. You can also feature a different aspect of the routine like warmups, setup, teardown, bus stuff. Your tour vlogs have always been top notch so keep doing what you're doing!

[@BadHorsie2]

I Like the behind the scene and tour videos. I think show a little of the performance if you can sprinkled with a little bit of behind the scenes and updates. Whatever you can when you can.

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

I would suggest making videos about the destination city and venue, then share the thoughts and feelings that you are experiencing. What is the city like, how is the food. Are you having fun? Is it tiring? How was the audience etc.

[@emiliojvr]

I love the vlogs videos. For me.. they all feel different and your thoughts regarding each event

[@xNimrod97x]

I guess I saw you at passion conference in Atlanta? I’ve been following your channel for a while, so that’s pretty cool. Crowder always kills it. I think he changed guitars/instruments every song 😂 dude must have a collection

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Yes, I was playing!

[@timelmore2]

Don't worry about it getting old before it gets started. It might feel like everyday life to you but it's a dream for others. Make a few and see where it goes.

[@13hiker]

Don't worry about the videos. You made it! Enjoy the band and everything that comes with it. Thanks for all of your past content.

[@kylefuqua2778]

Great video again Micheal! I love videos just like this, but you asked for ideas! I like the idea of interacting with other band/crew members, telling some of their stories. Maybe more in-depth videos about what goes in to setting up a show like that/tear downs. Maybe something on what you and the others do during the time in between the shows. It would be interesting to know the structure of how things work during the actual show (is it all exactly the same each night?), all the different jobs that people are doing to put on a show like that. Sorry so long... just things off the top of my head. Thanks!

[@nolanhawks8488]

Little ironic how many of these comments love the tour stuff, yet the video is about the struggles of making that stuff lol. Obviously we all love it. So many people that follow you are musicians that dream of touring and just like to see the inside of it. It's hard to answer for everyone, but this is real dialogue you can have with your fanbase and I think that in itself is cool.

[@bradleyderby5033]

You are NOT obligated to entertain us. You should feel free to do whatever you like. The great thing about social media for creators and consumers is that a glimpse into another's reality has a resonance in another's life for a particular reason/season. If it's not both fulfilling and reasonable for a creator they need to reasses if it's a worthwhile pursuit. It's understandable that socials can provide a revenue stream, but at a certain point if there's no personal rest/refreshing there's nothing left to give. I know this is rambling, but "do "you" . Thanks for allowing us along for the ride for however long you choose to do so. As a side note: It's been a great mix of content both personal and professional and that is appreciated. It puts the human face to the industry.

[@jimmiphaze5785]

Rockin with a banjo I love it keep on jamming man

[@tckmn11]

I would like to see how some of the band interactions go, maybe with regards to rehearsal or something like that.

[@donly8408]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

[@EricBanisterwriter]

As a fellow multi-instrumentalist, I'd love to hear more about how you decide on which instrument for which song (if it isn't obviously dictated by the recording), as well as how you stay practiced on each instrument.

[@kentonschroer2347]

Crowder has to be a pretty fun gig. So much energy and vibe to his shows.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Absolutely!

[@jimhart1959]

Congratulations on the Crowder gig! Are you using the Tonex pedals as your amps? As long as you keep making videos I'll keep watching!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Correct, ToneX is being used for amps/DI sounds

[@Scott.Yancy88]

Than you for showing some bts of touring/winterjam. Would like to meet you at the Birmingham show on 2/17. Got the max pass and meeting David and Lecrae. See you soon in BHM!

[@cardosoguitarra]

Yeah! Great! This looks like a really good gig! I wish you all the best always, Man! Looking forward to the next video! Best regards from Sao Paulo/Brazil!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks!

[@user-bq2kc3bz2s]

As much as appreciate the production and effort you put into all of your videos, even just simple fly on the wall stuff is great. Check out Matt Horn's POV drum tech videos. He literally just straps a Go Pro on and that's the whole video and they're really popular. Super chill to watch and I would imagine takes a little less effort to record/edit/produce while you're out doing your thing.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Will do, thanks!

[@kevinschuckvk]

You are the best Michael!!!

[@bobbyhancock3347]

Sweet gig man. I’ve always dreamed of something like that.

[@BlugubriousMusic]

For what it is worth, I happen to dig the less "contenty" kind of stuff. I dig the conversational style. What happens at various gigs... simple things like what we may think of about gigging (bathroom visits - I say that one because of a crazy gig story of mine from years ago)... maybe a gear failure story... lessons about learning to improv or play with others. Just talking about what is going on with you. 2 cents... no need to respond.

[@joelmorgan7399]

Do interviews with the other players. Maybe highlight their rigs or prep routines.

[@jacobpittman1996]

Thank you, Michael. Video ideas: 5 minute-Hi-Lo of the week -highlights and messups; practice with Westbrook; Glamour Shots with Wes Butler; what-did-I-learn-this-week-video; don’t be afraid to do some shorts; a video of you practicing “All I Can Say” on dobro or steel and Crowder hears you and puts it back on his set list; “A Happy Harpist Gives a Toot - How-To-Harmonica with Michael”. Picture slideshow of you and others sleeping on the tourbus; “games we play on tour”; performing covers of Kansas tunes backstage with bandmates. Any of these in a short video format would be acceptable. Let me know what you think; none of these are copyrighted by me. As far as I know, they are original. Please mail an 8x10 glamour shot of you and Wes to SWBTS in Ft. Worth,Tx if you want more of these pure gold ideas.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

😂

[@wildpinesmusic4581]

The tele tone ❤

[@emiliojvr]

You are killer man!! I'm a huge fan of your content

[@xacttone]

Sounds real good!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! Gotta bring my board to you guys sometime!

[@xacttone]

@@MichaelWWestbrook would love that!

[@melsowner]

Congrats on the full time gig

[@shineoncoffee4772]

Back stage jams with David

[@chandlerkellogg]

Yeah dude, congrats! You deserve it.

[@John_Galimore]

Please don't "produce content". Show the un-edited moments of life. It may allow you to relax and think about KZbin as a humorous outlet instead of, "Uhg. . one more thing I have to do". Best wishes!

[@loganboland]

man this is awesome, whos on bass and drums?

[@hansonmick]

Great playing, artist, music I’m on mailing list Cu if u come to Brooklyn

[@SuperdangerStudios]

hell yes man. Congratulations.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

dude the guitar tones are insane. ToneX is really delivering.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Thanks! I’ve been really happy with it and it’s great in this scenario of playing lots of different stuff.

[@sundaytone]

Just waiting for Crowder to have you break out the guitar hero controller...

[@CarbonCopyCartel]

If you ever need someone to fill in for you. I am your man. I am happy to send you some rehearsal stuff of me playing crowder. Also Crowder knows me from way back

[@FakeGlasses]

Do some live q&a’s while you’re on the bus, less dread/work.

[@gregsteffey1266]

Do you run your in ear mix with no vocals or did you delete it for copyright reasons? Also how did you and what did you use to capture the live mix? Thanks!

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Yeah, almost every show is recorded by our FOH engineer so I was able to grab stems of just the band and guitars to mix together. Not having the vocal keeps from getting flagged and makes it more visible.

[@MarcusALambert]

I have a similar Tele. Would love to see how you go through setting up tones for different songs/artists. I have an HX Stomp on my board. Do you ever use the Stomp for amps or strictly the Tonex?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I’m just using the HX for effects and the ToneX for amps/DI sounds.

[@MarcusALambert]

@@MichaelWWestbrookthank you for responding. I don’t know much about Tonex. Are you modeling physical amps that you have at your home or using the Tonex software to dial in amps? Just curious before I invest my money lol

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I’m using mostly captures that I have done at my home studio. A couple of third party ones as well.

[@jackprice7828]

You couldn’t play for a more iconic Christian artist than Crowder. I’m curious how you are liking the ToneX. A lot of guitarists using these.

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

Definitely going to be making a video on the ToneX soon

[@d.rowley5023]

Does Crowder use a click when playing live??

[@ElmarSprong]

Try to highlight a different person on tour. The FOH Engineer The Drum Tech The Monitor Engineer The Busdriver The Merch salesman Infinite stories to tell

[@rossclay1233]

What are you using to get the fuzz tones?

[@MichaelWWestbrook]

I’m using the Pigtronix Octava for one of the songs here. I also use the JHS Kilt cranked up so it’s getting in fuzz territory.

[@rossclay1233]

Sounds amazing!!!