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[@mandrsnmusic]

Hey Rhett, in the future could we get a video featuring touring costs and how a show like this is funded/budgeted for? Thanks!

[@DiegoNavaja]

X2

[@lucasmuller3471]

Up

[@codyeldridge2934]

Please

[@tomandtheoutlaws]

Adam Neely has recently done a video on touring costs and is really interesting and terrifying.

[@mandrsnmusic]

@@tomandtheoutlaws I saw his video! I was thinking more along the lines of the costs and things for a supporting act and all that entails. Just another perspective :)

[@jakestewartmusic]

Summertime outdoor gigs in Texas are no joke. I'm a Texas guy and I've played plenty of brutal 3+hr outdoor gigs in the dead of summer. Your amp gets so hot you could fry bacon on it. Stay hydrated, y'all!

[@sinfirma23]

You must come to Sevilla in Spain, yesterday we had 110 ºF, and humidity...jejejeje. Literally, after lucnh nobody is on the streets until 9 or 10 pm when a lot of people goes to have a cold beer . Welcome to hell...!! :D

[@jakestewartmusic]

@@sinfirma23 Bring it on! Is it even rock n roll if you aren't drenched in sweat after the gig?

[@GianlucaPavanMusician]

Man you should come play in Italy during the summer is so wet that it feel like being inside of a pool I had to adjust the thruss rod during the break lol

[@A-Jay.]

Noah’s voice is even better than last time I heard him - his tone is killer.

[@michealhuskeymusic4508]

What is the name of this band?

[@jonhornbeck4324]

Noah Guthrie and Good Trouble.

[@gzo313]

I get a raspy, better range… Dylan type of vibe. It works.

[@michealhuskeymusic4508]

They should have their band name prominently displayed on all media. Why don’t they?

[@buncobooth]

Yes that's a dream gig right there !

[@tejayrogers5406]

These vlogs are the reason I started watching your channel. So glad to see them back!

[@somebodysdog9235]

They are very very good! We do a similar thing on our channel if you’d like to check it out!

[@mikedr1549]

Ditto

[@TheOdieD3]

Yup. Same here

[@rossnielsen3988]

Same!

[@RhettShull]

Check out @philipconrad video from our run, it’s super good! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4PCdZSwa9SXpck

[@creepymcpeepers]

😂😂😂can take the heat?? I can bearly stand it dude and I live here. I was at ozzfest when I was 12 and someone tripped me and I hit my head in the heat of texas ever since then I have had heat strokes in the summer of texas

[@creepymcpeepers]

Make sure you drink plenty of water man

[@jasonflaherty8364]

Dude, you guys were playing down the street from my house! If only I’d known.

[@AlbusBand]

I’m following Phil & you know it, cause I subbed right in front of you!!! So glad to see you back out there my friend--that DC30 is 🔥

[@cpruitt1000]

@@jasonflaherty8364 I know dude I’m so disappointed I live in Lago Vista I wish I knew they were coming!

[@portsideguitar1981]

Man, Noah writes some great songs. That arrangement you all worked out on “Survivor” really hits. Great show you guys put on.

[@Sean_Plays_Guitar]

Noah has such an awesome voice. You guys are a great band.

[@RhettShull]

Thanks Sean!

[@TheShreddDude]

Love the backstage journal series so much. Rhett and Noah compliment each other perfectly.

[@somebodysdog9235]

We do a similar thing on our channel if you’d like to check it out!

[@fiftyfiveseventy]

These are the videos we've been waiting for, Backstage Journal vlogs are some of the best content on KZbin. Cheers Rhett, looking forward to more!

[@atexx6]

I think it's awesome. Love the practices.

[@somebodysdog9235]

We do a series called Road Diary, gigging around southern Missouri! Check it out!

[@sandeshkc8602]

True

[@Texasbluesalley]

I'm curious what you do with your guitars between soundcheck and performance? I'm guessing it would be a tuning nightmare to take them into the AC once they've acclimated to the heat, only to bring them back out again.

[@codybennett6589]

It was awesome to see you guys live in Austin! I'm drenched in sweat at the front between the wedges with the flamingo shirt. I bailed immediately after your set, it was too hot even at 8PM.

[@RhettShull]

Thanks for coming Cody!

[@SunsetPunk]

That new (first track) you were arranging turned out stellar 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Great hearing you guys playing together and HEATING it up there in Texas! 🌄🌅🤘🎸😎🎵🎶

[@chrisstonebraker6319]

THE GUITAR, VOCALS, AND BAND SOUNDS GREAT.

[@jamesgardella6140]

the more videos of band practices that I see across the internet, the more I realize that every band practice is the same. and it's amazing. Just thinking about hendrix's practices or the dead, or nirvana, or kendrick lamar, or celine dion or anyone. someones crackin jokes or getting pumped about a new idea. I love music

[@Cornan1980]

Watching you guys figure out the song from 6:00 to 9:00 was my favorite part. Just how you all throw out ideas and try stuff until it just clicks. That was really awesome to watch.

[@SDisonYT]

That riff in the survivor song kind of reminds me of the riff in Bad Company’s “feel like making love.”

[@bflo5210]

I play outdoor local gigs in Tampa,FL...which includes unloading, setting up the pa & then playing 4 sets....then break down and reload everything 🥵🥵🥵 its definitely a labor of love... not for the money

[@jeffreyborham4011]

and of course dealing with the rain.

[@dylanbirdsong803]

I was at y’all’s Round Rock show and yall killed it!! Your rig sounded HUGE out in the crowd! So cool to see y’all live! 🤘🏼

[@kazukihiratani]

You guys are such a great live band! Survivors is the heaviest thing you guys have done yet! Please, when you record these songs in the studio, please record it all live off the floor, your sound is like no other! You guys sound so tight! Keep rockin'! Sending love from New Zealand!

[@deadshot4245]

couldnt agree more great sound overall if there was a keyboard in there band to that would be epic too add a new layer of potential

[@steveharryevans2868]

Loved this video! The "YESSSSSS"! moments in rehearsals are priceless when the band does something inspirational and you get that emotional excitement that lifts you up. Great Band Guys!

[@steveshaffer8981]

Of all the great content I've watched on your channel, the first 12 minutes is my favorite video so far! Thanks for letting us see that come together.

[@steveeckert8396]

Living in Texas in the Summer is brutal. I'm in Austin. Houston is even worse. If you really want to suffer go to St. Louis. And Yes I've spent over a decade in both places.

[@frankbarnwell____]

In 2000 was in 114f in north little Rock Arkansas. 2013, 108f central Arkansas. It's bad, but ... drink more, of anything. Be good. 40c in London is beyond their experience, so send a little sympathy

[@stuksy4321]

With the Sahara dust, it was just kinda nastier that past few days.

[@evancrocker5343]

South Florida in July is rough. You can slice the humidity in the air with a knife. Having the ocean breeze helps a little but by 10/11 AM you still end up relentlessly searching for any signs of indoor shelter with AC.

[@creepymcpeepers]

I’m In Longview

[@stacey_1111rh]

Our yes indeed it is Rhett. Welcome to Texas!! This summer is especially brutal

[@stephensmusicroom]

Love being on stage with you ...even if just getting the vibe of it all through your video

[@michealhuskeymusic4508]

It’s tough playing shows for dead crowds. Another case where the music is too good for the audience. Great stuff!

[@drummer92192]

I knew his voice sounded familiar...that sexy and I know it cover! Glad he's still rockin' Great job to everyone

[@javiergr190]

I have been a fan for a number of years now, and I can say that this rehearsal segment at the start of the video is the thing I've appreciated and enjoyed most, ever. It's great to see how a band of pro's build an idea and how they sound at their rawest. Fantastic. Wish you made more of those.

[@4CornersCat]

First, the band is fantabulous!! I hope to see you live someday. Second, playing in New Mexico in the summer is no joke. We demanded some kind of shade and eventually bought a gig tent. Keep the flame alive!

[@ThomasHope73]

Fun stuff! Also, it’s sometimes said “a band is only as good as their drummer”. They have a great drummer! 👍

[@melodiccanvas]

Is that the Jimi Hendrix coil cable you’re playing through?

[@ericecho]

Welcome to my home, South Padre Island and the RGV where its hot, humid, and hell for germanium fuzzes🤣🤘🏼

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

The rehearsal footage is just so fun! Thanks for keeping those long "figuring it out" sections, in there!

[@xchops8278]

You got super lucky, cause it's going to be 108 today : ) That said, please come back and do more shows in Texas....wasnt able to make this one but hoping to catch another run through of you guys. Play Grenada Theatre. Awesome music, vocals and appreciate the teachings of Rhett and vlogs.

[@randybecker7339]

Great to see you guys together and playing again! (Also love the blues face on the Survivor solo)

[@siggycertified]

Noah losin' some weight, and lookin' good, keep that life healthy baby

[@patrickbeach5915]

Survivor is a killer song it sounds like Tom Petty met Bad Company and it's great

[@Birbdup]

This was probably a top 3 and not 3 Backstage Journal Episode

[@MrEMann]

Oh dear, It is a brutal time to be in Texas. Be safe and don't let this heat kill any of your equipment!

[@jeremyyarbrough4714]

Y’all are gonna be 20 minutes from me on the Springfield MO date. You guys sound great!!

[@stratjed]

Stop using those ridiculous 3 guitar stands! There is many just as easily transported, BETTER options.

[@jescar831]

Being from San Antonio and also a musician I have had to say screw it and wear shorts when playing outdoors in the heat. The toughest thing is the set up since that is typically during the hottest part of the day. I remember one gig I was so dehydrated by the time I left the venue, but it was late enough I couldn’t get any water. That sucked.

[@MrShooter72]

Really cool watching you build Survivors like that!

[@gitaraamor4962]

Ahhh, finally i heard again the rhett shull immortal riff 1:46

[@DanielHeikalo]

A story from touring... Mineral Point, WI, August 1983. I am walking up the outside stone stairs to the second story club where I am about to play a solo guitar concert, and a snake crawled right between my feet. So far, so good for a prelude. Next, I play the gig, and I am so tired from traveling in 100 degree heat for days in a Ford Pinto... that I fell asleep "while playing"... woke up suddenly and kept on playing from whatever chord I was on when I woke up. People clapped loudly, so it must have been OK. No idea what the starting piece was though.

[@xealzy944]

I live in the uk and am not used to this kind of hear. My guitar neck feels like a slip n slide lol

[@cancelbubble6535]

I'm always impressed at how good the audio sounds in your videos like this.

[@somebodysdog9235]

Agreed totally. Would love to know how he does it! I think he just has a splitter on his In Ear Monitor mix.

[@kieranblacker]

@@somebodysdog9235 He has done a video on it, Can't remember what it is call but like you said he just has a split from the in ear mix.

[@ChrisCollinsGuitar]

Noah has a great voice. Springsteen -esque. Everyone playing great too! Rhett has the tonessss

[@SweetPicklenation]

Good seeing you in action. Noah sounds amazing

[@PecktheTownCrier]

Great video - fun and instructive to watch another band's rehearsal process.

[@Birkguitars]

It hit 104.5 degrees here in the UK and the country imploded. We really are not good at hot weather but in our defence that is the first time we have ever been over 102 so we have no precedent for this. Meanwhile, the band is sounding awesome. That opening to Hell or High Water gives me chills.

[@ryanlally1121]

Yo Rhett!!! I know the studio isn’t finished but it kinda already has a vibe lol. I mean am I crazy 😂 let me know man. Have a great tour with the boys man!!!

[@stevelankford7087]

Hi Rhett, you guys are sounding great. I always get a new appreciation of all you go through to do a show and develop new material when you do this type of show...keep rockin’ bros!

[@jamesadams1064]

Sitting here in Denton Texas. 110. Great video Rhett

[@jarretthinds5621]

That guy has a great voice, btw. I need to check out more of his stuff. Happy to see a fellow heavy brother having success in the music biz. Good for him. That voice is undeniable.

[@PennyLane43]

WOW studio is looking very polished.

[@frankgeick3641]

....but sounded really good. Who was the FOH engineer?

[@psychotogether5114]

Last year you were in my top 10 fav KZbin guitarist. This year you are,by far my favourite.

[@brandonbryson3317]

I live in Austin and it sucks right now lmao

[@stuksy4321]

yep

[@keysthomas1966]

I SEE U RHETT Your skills are growing exponentially... the solo on the SURVIVOR joint? NINJA LEVEL, my bro I see u

[@yocraigst]

Noah's music is really starting to grow on me...sounds damn good!

[@JeremySheppard]

Dude....I've missed the live stuff so much!

[@patricktracy1966]

Band sounds good, but maybe add a Kazoo. Just a little here and there.

[@s.e.n3264]

Haha, yea! The weather here is great right??

[@Bungletronics]

Does the band even break even on this 2 show run? It seems mighty costly to fly 4 guys, rent a van and backline, and gas/food/hotel. I'm always curious about logistics and revenue.

[@johnwoods6539]

Rhett, . You talk about a lot of aspects of playing guitar and I love everything I'm learning thank you.... One of the things I'm struggling with, Is writing songs... I'm a great lyricist... But I get so picky on the music what is what exact note what exact what exact all the different possibilities that are out there what key what mode yadiyada etc etc... That I get hung up and frustrated before I ever finish.... Help... Can you walk us through how you approach you approach writing songs and putting them together...?

[@conorsadauskas2838]

Seeing you guys hit that chorus in Survivor together for the first time... incredible! Great video, and love to see you guys on the road!!!

[@sauce_aux]

the crowd was feelin that heat... the audio is even thick hahaha

[@tehdan1mal]

Both new songs are great but especially the second one! That arrangement is straight fire!

[@JonTorrence]

Man, I love these kinds of videos!!

[@Brixiomendoza]

A cool day in My city MARACAIBO it's 100 fahrenheit jejejejeje

[@spaceface1111]

Thanks for taking us on your journey. I'm so pumped...I wanna be doing the same

[@timternes4764]

Man you guys selling awesome I've never heard of you before I will I watch the guitar player I like his videos I'm terrible with names but I believe he's a great guitar player and I enjoy his his videos but that the band you had guys have I just listened to just like 4 seconds that I love it I'm going to go back to it keep up the great work thanks again Tim Colorado Springs Colorado.

[@treorross99]

Bands sounds great. Can't wait to hear more.

[@GregSB1]

Love how you casually said “We have Willie Nelson in a few weeks…”

[@jackbullock4206]

Rhett I don’t think anybody asked

[@zfxpedals]

It's cool to see what rehearsal is like for you guys. It makes me miss playing with my old band.

[@joeygentile7829]

Noah has one soulful, powerful voice. Wow.

[@taylormoon3561]

Matchless amps are really something special. I only got to play one once in a store but it definitely stuck with me. You can certainly do worse for a back line amp.

[@johnhudak6267]

You guys were KILLIN' it!!

[@davidmalek7]

damn those drums sounds killer!!

[@jonasjacobsen9702]

Survivor is FREAKING AWESOME. Need that on my playlist!

[@parkerkenney6113]

The weather in the south is absolutely killer. I can’t do anything outdoors from 10:30-5:30 without getting drenched in sweat after 5 minutes and it sucks.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

You guys sound great and Rhett your tone is stellar as usual. Rock on!

[@drewsanderson1365]

105-110 this week in Dallas. Just got a mint 1978 pro reverb and can’t even spend 20 minutes on the back porch cranking it up without needing to come back in and shower afterwards

[@PeteBreen]

That's cool - about 110 today. This state is the confirmed unknown circle of hell this year.

[@NickWendelsGuitarLessons]

Nice to see. I’m touring in Europe and it’s great to see what’s so nice about touring with your band and what comes with it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@frankbelmonte1434]

Not getting any sound :(

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

Try it with headphones

[@colinwallace5286]

Currently parked just outside Houston in Waller. The A/C keeps up, but without air moving over the outside, there is a zone of warm air up near the ceiling of the sleeper. Need to get further north into Oklahoma so I can shut the truck off again at night. The humidity during the night here is brutal.

[@jezmez68]

Beautiful. One of the best tour diaries I've seen. Love the new songs. I keep looking for this music to listen to, but I can't find it. Has Noah not released this stuff yet? Really cool to see how you guys worked out the new song and then executed it. Nicely done. I'll be going back to working 12 hours on a chemical plant on Monday for 7 days straight. Thanks for sharing this on my day off!

[@ModManJam]

These videos are fantastic. Good luck to you all, brilliant band 👍🏻

[@DUSTINBARTRUM]

I really dig you guys. It was so cool watching this ! I could almost feel all the chemistry in the room! Y’all are so tight! What’s the band name? Definitely gonna be listening to you guys a lot

[@alanscharrer5255]

Looks so seductive. Makes me want to go on the road right now!

[@jipes]

Feel so good to see head banging all four together like pure teenagers rock band ! Great build -up intro. The band sounds so full and tight ! Love the slide on "so much love"

[@BushidoPhoto]

Rhett, the sounds were good, but the songs were only ok. I think if you really dive deep, you will find people want something catchy to sing to. A verse or chorus in each song. Look at the Beatles, they always had hooks and I think that's what's missing in this band. Food for thought, not trying to be a jerk, but I was in a place where I didn't want to embrace the mainstream, but as soon as I did, the songs were way more popular.

[@kenh5317]

You guys sound great. Everyone in the band has leveled up.

[@heypockyway6652]

TWO things.... 1. Seeing you guys experimenting and working things out is gold to me and seeing how you all play off each other. 2. Noah’s voice is awesome

[@JHGurganus]

Thanks I've missed these! Your words hit home at the end about counting yourself lucky to have those opportunities. I agree... definitely a blessing we're thankful for ourselves.

[@AndrewCCM]

Would love to see you guys if you come through N. Texas (Dallas area) sometime. It’s been well over 100 degrees here every day for over a month. No end in sight either. Good video!

[@iuchilton]

Your “what is the {insert amp/guitar/pedal} sound” series is really good also but these backstage journals and the insight into life as a touring musician is IMO the best part of your channel. Keep it up you guys are sounding really good. Need to setup more live basement shows with Deacon Knight now that the space can be used

[@robinmiller7958]

Try doing it when you are 71! Had severe leg cramps after an outdoor show last night.