Tour Managing A Show At A 100 Year Old Venue (POV)

[@krisdawson1992]

Worst nosebleed I ever had, 45 mins straight and trying to shred in Chicago was not the one! Thanks for looking after us Tank, we had the best time.

[@TankTheTech]

❤️❤️❤️ Miss you bros and hope you're well!

[@Peetzky]

Casual "Moin" at the start there, I'm proud of you Tank!

[@TankTheTech]

😘😘

[@rysirion_9102]

@@TankTheTech hell yea, it sounded so natural I didn't even realize it, had to go back after reading that comment, lol

[@A-Grat-A]

Gut gemacht.

[@thedarrenmakins]

“If you guys looked at Mastertour, you’d know this.” 😂😂😂 Tank with the KO. 🤣🤣

[@TankTheTech]

😂😂😂

[@MakinSomeNoise]

That’s my PCs favorite saying

[@kittenswithketchup]

I was at this show, Tank. You said it might just be the loudest crowed you've ever seen for them. I've seen hundreds of performances. This was by far the BEST show I've ever been to. I've never been part of a more energetic crowd in my life. My girlfriend and I and a friend of ours traveled 10 hours from South Dakota to see the show and had no idea how cool the venue would be, let alone that it's one you're very familiar with. Thank you for helping put on the absolute greatest concert of my 33 years on this planet. It's gonna take A LOT to top it. And I think EC is the only band that could possibly do that.

[@brandonrummlerattack]

I was also at this show, never been to the venue before but this was easily one of the loudest most energetic shows I’ve ever been to

[@VolBeat2412.]

It’s insane the amount of stuff you have to do during tours. Sometimes it’s kinda difficult to realize about that. But massive respect for the whole Electric Callboy team/crew for all the work they do.

[@TankTheTech]

Everyone on a crew has a job to do, and if everyone gets it done, the shows go off regardless of other challenges. I absolutely love these guys and am very proud to be working with everyone in this crew and band.

[@gabadaba5436]

17:08 the cooler full of ice with only a single bottle of jagermeister is actually hilarious to me

[@mrryden25]

The Tons of Rock Festival in Norway have announced Electric Callboy for the festival June 2025. So here is hoping Tank comes with them.

[@TankTheTech]

I’ll be there.

[@JustKoala]

@@TankTheTech Awesome news!

[@ricstephens7759]

Will you be at slam dunk festival?​@@TankTheTech

[@TankTheTech]

@@ricstephens7759 Ja sicher.

[@tronderiknygaard5204]

@@TankTheTech as an voulenter on stage crew we are not alowed to talk to the band. But if I say hey to you. I hope that is okay. Hope to be there when you will be my boss on stage for a little time. But we have to see. Hope U like Oslo in summertime. see ya at 2025.

[@justinvallange]

Shining example of people leadership, making sure that even in a slightly annoying situation that everyone is not only able to what they need, but they feel good about it

[@nulle1968]

That "Moin" at the beginning just made my heart overflow. 🥰 Greetings from northern germany

[@Hellraiser1313]

Damn I missed this format so much! I love these tour vlogs with you just chillin with the guys. Smiling from ear to ear the whole time. Thanks for all you do for us Tank!

[@broig9895]

11:52 that "Soundcheck! 20 Minuten?" was spot on with the pronounciation! Your getting really good man!

[@TankTheTech]

Vielen Dank. 😁😁

[@hansemanuelsson9005]

Been looking forward to these vlogs a lot! Dang, that´s a sick looking venue!

[@shotaholic1]

that green room alone is way nicer then most hotels I’ve stayed in hahaha

[@deathmetalmikenl4222]

its really nice of those guys to let you film parts of their show and behind the scenes stuff! i dont think a lot of bands would allow that! and its awesome to see what goes on behind the scenes, i really had no clue. All the work that needs to be done before a band can play

[@TankTheTech]

I also don't think a lot of bands out there would be comfortable with it. But in all honesty, there's never anything I have to take out because of them or the crew cause they're all just good people, so I don't think anyone is worried about anything.

[@deathmetalmikenl4222]

@@TankTheTech awesome of you to reply! been loving the tour vlogs!

[@jimi272]

@@TankTheTechI hope one day I can provide such a work environment for my crew too. From what I see/hear, not many bands can provide such good working environment. I think more hard working crews deserve it though!

[@a.s.6748]

❤​@@TankTheTech

[@a.s.6748]

​@@TankTheTech❤

[@fatjeff8083]

Thanks for this video of the show at the Aragon. I've never been there, but the Aragon has a important place in my personal history. My parents met there in the 40's. My Mother was a dance instructor, and my Dad (who was already an excellent dancer) wanted to meet the cute blonde instructor. He faked being a bad dancer to make time and well...4 kids later, they had a great life from that beginning.

[@xbyrntoast13x]

So freaking cool best part is the excitement you can tell from Tank when explaining Portillos to the guys.

[@fabrilax]

Wow, look at that painted ceiling. Beautiful venue!

[@soupsamich225]

I absolutely love these vlogs. I was afraid you had stopped making them. It's so cool getting a behind the scenes perspective on what it takes to make the magic happen. Keep up the good work!!!

[@griesi31]

Awesome! A new Tank Vlog, quietly and secretly posted online. 😊 I'm really happy because right now, when EC have retreated to their hit workshop to recharge and create new catchy tunes, I've missed them a lot. Thank you for that and for the really great insights into this beautiful venue. It has everything: a bit of kitsch, a bit of nostalgia, a lot of history, really impressive. But... where is the Mama Tank content? I was expecting at least a big Kevin / Mama Tank hug or David being adopted by Mama Tank or something similar...😉🫶

[@AshleyTruchan]

Tank, these Vlogs are gold! Thank you, kind sir

[@shadokat]

Tank, these "from the road" videos are my absolute favorite and I hope you never get tired of making them for us. I was really hoping that your mom might want to say hello for a moment because it would have been very cool to "meet" the lady who raised you. But if she didn't want to, she didn't want to. This was a great video and all throughout we could see your respect and reverence for the venue itself. It was a beautiful theater! Thank you for bringing us along for the ride. If you ever come with them to Salt Lake City I'll have to buy a ticket. Not the usual type of music I listen to (more of a Nightwish fan), but I really enjoy their videos and it looks like they put on a phenomenal show. Such nice guys too. Please give them my love from a new fan who found them through you. Thank you again.

[@Kitchens413]

"If you guys looked at Master Tour you'd know this." preached every Tour Manager ever...

[@DCgamer723]

Came to chicago and fed the boys Portillos. You should be the tour manager for life. Really sad I missed this show

[@gabrielkain1]

The OCD way of spacing the hangers is exactly the way I do mine at home. Lol. Takes one to know one. These are my favorite videos to watch for sure. They are super interesting.

[@brandonwilliams2761]

I got 2 parking tickets and had the most stressful drive of my life to see this show and it was above and beyond worth it. I was one of the people who started chanting tank when you were setting up, i hope you guys had even half as much fun as we all did at this show

[@Jiipee81]

Thank you for making these videos! It's fantastic to witness the behind-the-scenes efforts. Many are unaware of the extensive work required to put together a 1.5-hour show.

[@shabblabbat]

Thanks Tank, love the behind the scenes. My other favorite behind the scenes is Matt Horn, the drum tech for Falling in Reverse. Cool seeing what goes on and the interactions. You look like a great Manager, looking out for everyone. Good stuff!

[@nickshepley2566]

Thanks for sharing, as a musician who doesn’t have much touring experience, it was cool to see this side of the business.

[@pierremaiden]

What I like about these videos is how alot of people could learn from how Tank does the manager portion of tour management.

[@MTCUploads1]

Definitely a ton of memories from this venue. Aragon BRAWLroom has hosted so many greats over the decades. Nice to see the venue (and neighborhood) got some major refreshes in more recent times.

[@phillyshawol9139]

Awesome view of a day in the life from the crew side. Love this, miss the days I worked as backstage security guard for Live Nation, 16 years in their venues, I've seen a lot. Keep doing what your doing!

[@ATTRoCkBoTTom]

This was my 1st Electric Callboy show and holy shit it was amazing! Thank you for the behind the scenes look!

[@SpkrFrDead]

I drove up to this show from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Was definitely my favorite or second favorite live show experience in my 37 years (this or Nightwish also in chicago, can't choose), thank you for being a part of this amazing night for me and friends!

[@PrescottJackson-ih9ow]

I don't know this group but the audience absolutely loves them. They gotta be doing something right. A whole bunch of people having fun !😎

[@katemarr1984]

@TankTheTech It's always an adventure isn't it? You've got this.

[@RileysDadRocks1]

Yes! Finally another tour vlog POV. I love these vids man! I hope to see more. This show looked awesome even without pyro!🔥 Great job EC crew✊️

[@GottHoldNicetomeet]

thanks for your blogs, david is simply the best, i could listen to his shenanigans all day :D

[@SinkInBand]

It's so awesome to have these days documented. I love seeing the day through your perspective and appreciate being to learn from you daily. Much Love! - Cobrette (FoH - If Not For Me)

[@Ollie_TheWiseman024]

Haven't done back stage work in a while never worked with big bands but got to work at some festivals in NZ, forgot how it sounded to hear so many people singing together got a little tear so wholesome much love and support coming all the way from New Zealand always love the vlogs takes me back to the old days of yt vlogs.

[@lucara]

I was just thinking "I really miss those tour vlogs", and BAM here we go again. Love it ❤

[@PrescottJackson-ih9ow]

Most of these guys are pretty used to this but this is wild. Most folks never get a chance to see this side of the music biz. Man the crowd really loves this group. Excellent video. 😎

[@Teci89]

Tank makes KZbin so wholesome :D I think in these times we all need a bit of.. just good content and you do bring that content that is interesting because we learn about the Job but also fun and entertaining. Thank you for that

[@ZacLovesMusic]

Just in time for my daily practice session!!! I love to watch your vlogs while I practice drums/bass/guitar, helps keep me from staring at my hands while I play and stay motivated to work hard!! Thanks for the vlogs Tank 🤘🤘🤘

[@TankTheTech]

Man that’s cool! I’m honored. 🤘

[@valeriepena8852]

My hubby helps run the hospo at the Aragon, this was one of his favorite shows to work. You ALL did an amazing job 🤘🏼

[@TankTheTech]

Ah awesome! Please tell him thank you!

[@juicynoobxd3536]

Home town venue played alot of shows there and grew up going to shows there absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite venues of all time hands down! Your video is bringing me back!

[@mainaknandy6636]

Just awesome. I am from India and having a band. but having a Tour manager like you is just a blessing for any band or artist. You have a great team . Keep the spirit up High..

[@MRogers117]

I was the merchandise manager for a comedian for a couple of years. Seeing all that you do at these shows, really brings back the memories and really makes me miss being a part of that life. Some of the best memories I have. It also helps that I had a hand in tour life like that, so i can really appreciate all that you end up doing for these shows. It's definitely a lot and it can get highly stressful if you're not careful. But seeing how well you handle these shows, is so incredibly refreshing. If my back could still handle this work, I'd 100% still be out there doing it. It's always so rewarding seeing how positive these shows make people feel. Keep up the amazing work, and I hope to be able to make it out to an EC show near me. p.s. I just binged all of your tour life vlogs for EC over the last 2 days. Best use of my time lol Much love 👍

[@heroizumi]

This venue is absolutely gorgeous. It just sucks that it's difficult for you all to move your stuff around because it's quite old. I really enjoyed the show here. It was an excellent night. I also think I remember seeing someone's recording or image of you handing that cash over to Jan. Looked like some back alley dealings. Oh no, I can see my Hypa Hypa jacket illuminating everything during the crowd shots that aren't super bright. Sorry Avayor and Austin for blinding you both during the show XD Absolutely glorious wig and vest catch at the end there!! Thanks for showing so much cool behind the scenes goodness! Glad to have been able to say hello again!! Thanks man! Hopefully seeya again soon!

[@mikelaporte5171]

"That'll be hard to subtitle" MUHAHAHAHAH!!!

[@TankTheTech]

It was actually easier than I thought it'd be. Haha

[@shirazzza]

I love these videos so much. The thing I've taken away most though is like the level of adaptability you have is impressive. You have to be able to pre-empt stuff & have to be able to pivot & know how to make things work when you're not familiar with the venue. Love it

[@larsvanveen9344]

Just started my stage and event tech program here in the netherlands. Seeing shows like this gives me something to strive for. Thanks for these great insides

[@macairhead5137]

Maybe you can arrange some sort of ‘stage’ (Dutch word for short temp apprenticeship) with Tank on the next Euro tour?

[@larsvanveen9344]

@@macairhead5137 mate, if that be possible ;) I know we are able to do international internship. So who knows

[@colinedwards2211]

This was an amazing take on what goes into these shows and how to exceed every standard. I couldn't imagine being in your position with one of the greatest bands on the planet. 👏

[@LordHighWin]

It was a great show. I brought my nephew to experience a big show. He is in love with electric callboy now. I tried to meet up with you. However you were busy with the your duties. Which you do a great job at. Can’t wait to see more

[@sorinadimai8866]

It's really heartwarming hearing the band talk about how loud the crowd was and how much fun they had on stage. It was absolutely amazing being a part of that crowd and I hope they know how much we want to make the show as good for them as they do for us. Can't wait to do it all over again in February ❤

[@ChuckOnTheMic]

The EC boys and crew seem like really cool and genuine dudes. Makes it even more fun to work with such an appreciative group. Love the vids, Tank!

[@anderiturralde]

Absolutely loved this video. I adore behind-the-scenes stuff like this that show how the logistics work and everything that goes into putting a concert together. Awesome stuff. Within reason, and liking everything else on the channel as well, please more of these!

[@DerekFrampton]

The humble human love/respect element of this show man...well this Venue as a whole it's bleeding through the screen and that's just fuckin' awesome!

[@Speivo]

As a stage hand I appreciate your perspectives like this and with the blue ridge fiasco a lot.

[@IAmLambson]

Tank! It was awesome to meet you when you came outside to meet up with the discord folks for a quick minute.. I know you were stressin’ and now I can see why lol.. it was such an awesome show and you and the crew did such a good job, none of us would have even known. Looking forward to seeing you guys again next year!

[@rasyasejati]

this is amazing, even if im not a fan, just seeing the stuff going on behind the scene makes me appreciate it more

[@Mizri1]

That venue just looks amazing! It's like you're walking around a weird mix of haunted house and circus attraction lol. I love that Kevin immediately said yes to saying hi to the birthday kid, I didn't expect any less but it's still really heartwarming

[@dgator75]

What an absolute professional and legend. Literally thinks of everything! Would be an asset to any tour. Cheers!

[@asre1503]

Tank this is the first video I’ve watched of yours where I felt like you weren’t in it. You sound tired. No disrespect just hope you’re good and just want you to know we love watching these videos. You’re the man and hope you’re okay! 🤘🏻

[@xeinnoz6230]

you're such a nice tour manager !! i work in multiple venues and have been working with a bunch of tour managers and they're rarely as chill as you. keep it up !

[@andarchy1386]

Venue looks bad ass excellent job as always they're lucky to have you as a tour manager Tank!!

[@geuzeg]

Looks like it is awesome to be part of your crew, nice how you take care of everyone, inform the medic, and arrange all the little details. Job well done!!

[@singingfan]

👏🏻Good work! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@MikeSavageZA]

That brown M&M's trick is straight up based. Love your Hoff twist on it!

[@ZackSeifMusic]

I'm so happy you showed Portillos to the band, I've only been to Chicago one time but that place and Lou Malnati's stick out the most.

[@irrsinnrainer]

The medic going "AWWWWW" when Tank told her about the bloody nose of the guitar player had me howling...

[@LambchopsChopShop]

It's amazing to think that you're where you're at because you started a KZbin channel. I love it.

[@caidynkilpatrick2908]

I was at this show, it was so awesome. It was my first time at the venue, and I think it will forever be my favorite venue I’ve been to. Thanks for this video tank.

[@Anni_Mau]

Ah! Perfect start of the weekend. I've missed your vlogs!

[@Varjag_TV]

Missed the vlogs. Great to see you had an awesome time. Sad we didn't see Mama Tank 😅

[@krissyv2046]

Love this, a great insight into what it takes to put a show onstage. Please do one for the Aussie festival shows later on this year too 😊

[@rlGinjaNinja]

Tbh these show day vlogs are some of my very favorites. In part just seeing all if it is fun every time, but I also just love seeing everybody always having a good time, regardless of any challenges

[@jeniferholly]

Thanks for an awesome behind the scenes! I’ve been to this venue so many times myself and I’ve always wondered what it looks like behind stage.This was also an amazing show and was the first so I had gone alone; it was well worth it! ✌🏻🖤

[@armydude4now]

3:06 those boxes on the bottom of the screen is EXACTLY where i was standing at that concert! wish we could've shaken hands, tank!

[@erwinzyx]

I absolutely love these 'behind the scenes' videos!

[@RidgeDogRoxx]

Love the Aragon "Brawlroom", but never saw the backstage areas. Very cool - and I'm now a happy subscriber.

[@andydirk88]

I am loving watching this! It is so cool seeing what a day in your life is like on tour, hope we get more opportunities to see POV's like this in the future.

[@zarynaryaz]

I'm just 2 minutes in and I already live this 🤗 It's so cool to see Tanks perspective in all of this ❤

[@elliott_void_live]

I grew up going to the Aragon too, it was cool seeing the backstage area. Great video!

[@MissFroglover]

Wow! What a cool and beautiful venue 😃 Always fun to se your vlogs, thanx for shareing and taking us with you ❤ And thank you for providing subs, it's not always easy to make out what the others say 🙏 Watching this make me get the feeling back from the Festival when I was in the crowd - it's sheer happiness. Please keep on making videos when you can and feel like it, it's a lot of work. I love it! 🥰 Have a great weekend with the family!

[@allmixedup111111]

I love this perspective Tank. I have many fond memories of attending shows and working at Aragon (im glad i was able to attend this show as a fan 😄). Handling all the hiccups and even hauling those trunks over the silly stairs on the balcony, having a positive attitude the whole time really shows why your crew likes and respects you and why the show is so fun to attend. ❤

[@pyschosocial3187]

That show was amazing. One of the best shows I’ve ever been to and one of the best crowds I’ve experienced. So much energy and all the bands were exceptional. Can’t wait for EC to hit up Chicago again

[@johnnymeeker]

I love this video man! So f'n cool to see a completely different point of view. Those boys kick ass, I love the hell out of em!

[@goose5956]

Thank you so much for uploading these videos. I'm really enjoying these like behind the scenes. Salty Tank was definitely there that day 😂❤

[@holiday1021]

Also growing up outside of Chicago, I went to the Ballroom back in '93 and saw Anthrax and their Sound of White Noise tour with Rob Halford's Fight opening for them. My friend and I who were 16 at time, hung out with a crowd of bikers in their 30s and 40s. Awesome time!

[@MTCUploads1]

You sure that wasn't the Riviera Theater across the street???

[@holiday1021]

@@MTCUploads1 Nope, pretty sure it was the Aragon, we were one floor up standing crowd only, directly in front of the stage but all the way in the back.

[@MTCUploads1]

@@holiday1021 In 1993 it was Anthrax and White Zombie at the Aragon. In 1994, it was Anthrax and Fight at the Riveria. I went to both shows. Easy confusion.

[@retroMOONMAN]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video such positive interactions with everyone. I need more of this style of video

[@lollirotzombie3805]

My friends and I traveled from central Minnesota after 2 of us had seen the boys here last year because it was so much fun, and we wanted our friend to experience it. Well worth the drive. And we're even barely in shot on your video at the end for a split second. Thanks for all the hard work you do and a great show, Tank! You guys killed it!

[@LinkinParkfan77]

I seriously love these videos, Tank. As a musician in a band, I so appreciate seeing the comradery and respect everyone gives each other throughout the day and night. I feel like my band's album release party we got a slice of that sort of treatment. Anyway, keep making these vids!

[@drummernate]

'twas a fantastic show at Aragon! we arrived a bit late, and ended up in the back directly under the archway shown at 13:00. there's a step up there, so it was still a great vantage point.

[@keinfussbreit]

such a beautiful venue.... 😍😍 and I love how at 9:00 4 men standing around watching the girl coil the 63A (?) Cabel

[@TankTheTech]

To be fair, those are two separate crews; local production taking care of cabling for lighting and our touring crew working out an audio issue. Hahs

[@pnutbutter_jelly1659]

I was at that show at the "Brawlroom" and also grew up going to shows there and still love that venue. Cool to see behind the scenes of a show I was at. Love your channel too

[@tomatobrew2469]

man, these are always so awesome, thanks for doing this

[@talica19161]

Very cool to at the behind the scenes stuff. Can appreciate all the work that goes into a show that much more. Interesting to see everything.

[@bigmonkey6201]

It's good to see that there are people who, despite everything that's going on around them, remain so calm and react to such a situation - especially when it comes to time enforcement or other problems, some managers panic quite quickly and behave incorrectly towards the crew. I think it's good that you show the crew so much respect for the job they do every day and hope to see more. xoxo 💋

[@katherinej51679]

Amazing! What an INCREDIBLE career you have, Tank!

[@LivingWithSpinaBifida]

i am LOVING these behind the scenes videos, tank! its so cool to see what goes into putting on a concert. :D

[@jamessheppard8402]

dude i love Kevin. hes so nice