The Life of a TOURING Musician | Doing That

So excited to be launching my new vlog series entitled "Doing That". Where I give insight on different aspects on the lives of professional musicians. Today I'll be letting you guys in on my first tour of the year called "Songs For The Nations" with gospel music artist James Wilson.
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[@bluezy710]

This is super helpful to artists wanting to learn how to tour. Thanks! "We're gonna be alright. We just have to figure out what the problem is" - Julian Tabares. This is gold lol

[@DanielBernard]

Great breakdown, Travis!

[@TravisDykes]

Thanks Daniel!

[@jamesrichardson3322]

@@TravisDykes How many basses do you bring for your tour? I am a Bassist myself, I getting back to playing again . Great break ⬇️ down.

[@olivierjacquet]

Really interesting video! When I leave for a tour I spend most of my time with anxiety until I start to play. Fun fact is I don't feel the same when traveling for tourism. This is something I have to work on, but watching your video is kind of helping and inspiring.

[@TravisDykes]

Yeah man, I used to feel the same way when I first got started and as soon I found a good group of musicians that were all friends around me I realized I didn't always have to be stressed. Thanks for watching man.

[@olivierjacquet]

@@TravisDykes yeah I think touring with my current band should be cool. Thanks! Preparation is the key to avoid some stress so I keep working on the set. Relationships with the other band members is pretty good... I must think about that nothing bad is gonna happen.

[@treyarthurtv]

This series is about to be crazy, golden info and insight. Thank You

[@feronmeadekunle4602]

This is really great stuff!!! I totally enjoyed it. Julian's a character

[@calebmontz4365]

Can you do a bass cover of strong tower by James Wilson?

[@MsNandi]

Really enjoyed this and the insight 💕🙏🏾

[@DejiAdenuga]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@marianoalbertorodriguez4306]

So glad i found your channel. great content. Greetings from Argentina

[@cello4Jesus]

Great video! Will you also show us how you travel with your bass? It looks like you have it with you at the gate, but then what? DO you buy an extra ticket for it? Does the crew stow it away for you? What kind of case do you have to make sure it's protected? Do you purchase flight insurance for it? Enquiring musicians need to know! 😂👍🏽 Thanks in advance!

[@monstersimon99]

Great video! I´m a christian sound engineer here in Denmark, and i think the most importan is, to respect eachother. And as you say, the touring people is youre litle family. God bless you brother

[@jpdza2881]

Praise God . Love the music you guys create and perform to praise our King

[@cesarosorio4478]

Hey Mate, God Bless you ALL!!. Love your content, Love the WORD!!

[@DrumMenace]

Yo, that 3:50am lobby call shot had me rolling. LOL

[@nateyinglingmusic8550]

Been hoping you’d do something like this! Looking forward to the rest of the series

[@Dayz-yl9dq]

Wow the effort!! Awesome video. Thank you!!

[@bradcox6418]

Love your videos man!! Very encouraging! Continue to stay humble! Be blessed my guy!

[@martinvannostrand8488]

Idk if I’ve seen a video of a band touring houses of worship before. I’ve seen plenty of videos from worship bands and church sound engineers, and I’ve seen plenty of vlogs from touring musicians. I just haven’t seen the two together, which is pretty cool. I’m a house sound engineer by trade, in theaters and clubs, so I’ve seen many touring bands come through. It’s just kind of cool to see a church doing the same, you don’t see them having touring acts as often. I think it should be more popular. I think Congregations would love having new touring groups come in and spice it up every few services

[@carterdrumz]

this ONE OF MY DREAMS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carsonrogersmusic]

0:32 is my church, I can tell from the background. I go there with Bro. Mark Crowder and Isaac Cowden.

[@johnavery214]

So glad you finally posted lol. Enjoyed seeing y’all in Indy and am looking forward to watching this series continue

[@mmj2g3]

This is a REALLY dope peak behind the curtain! Thank you for sharing!!

[@daninicolle01]

Love how you’ve done this

[@dancruz101]

Amazing Travis! Thank you so much for sharing your experience

[@joshuamuinde]

Thank you for this. Wonderful content.

[@masbass1011]

OMG i wish i had this info 20 years ago. Its so important to gel with other guys in a non musical way.

[@Harlembrown]

WOE! I was literally just wondering about this topic. AND the fact that I'm trying to learn to play bass adds even more zest to it. I'm looking very forward to this. Thanks in advance. PS The Lobby Call pic was awesome. lol

[@IAMGodlyke]

great idea Travis, i love this new content keep giving this incite brother. much love from South Africa.

[@brandonhernandez3482]

This man is so right your band is your family

[@donly8408]

Man, I like what you have going on with your page. A lot great material. I'm not a bass player, but guitar player and I've been able to ascertain some nuggets from you. Thanks so much and God bless you. Keep up the great work.

[@prosperchikwasa4392]

this was just amazing thanks Travis... Please keep them coming

[@Mryeison53]

Plátano power! haha nice!! Dominican republic in the house!!

[@thomaswalker8790]

Looks like it's a roller coaster for you when you're on tour

[@keymaster9200]

Touring with your friends like this must feel like a fun field trip.

[@dbass9767]

I absolutely love this video I am a musician Who was looking to see how a real tour is great job everyone

[@legendbry]

Totally loved this! Thanks man

[@Xperthoaxx]

Bro this is cold❄️❄️

[@Louvensky221]

This video is everything! 🔥🔥🔥

[@KofiBanwell8]

This was really fun to watch, thank you

[@evansmith4615]

That was a GREAT video!!! Brought me to tears to see you living my dream!! Great Job Sir!!

[@AndrewMcKain]

This was dope bro!!

[@bradessary]

Awesome series Travis! Sweet perspective!

[@charlieg5088]

These are the kind of videos i like!

[@christopherfranklin3796]

Love ya Travis

[@keyballa]

Great video! Keep them coming!

[@bassistovgilberto]

I love how you put together this video Mr Travis

[@EddieBsTakeout]

I've wanted more than anything to be able to experience that life at least once. I been hittin since I was 3 years old. But I've never had a chance to tour! I Loved this video though! I felt SO INSPIRED!

[@bah4522]

Bro. This is the one

[@KeithCopeland778]

A very cool expose!

[@kennethm.4832]

Great Job brother! God bless you -from philippines Subscribed

[@jimbostarr28]

Love your channel bro

[@villapiano654]

Big Thanks

[@luquann]

Love this bro!

[@AaronGomesToday]

Great stuff! Looking forward to this series

[@firstbass45]

Awesome stuff!!! Looking forward to more. Maybe you could do an episode on traveling with instruments and gear. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to travel. Thanks

[@iamfemo]

That Word on PREP was a word in season lol

[@TravisDykes]

Yes it was! Lol

[@bigdap100]

05:45 the trusty ole a7iii.

[@LLroomtempJ]

this was excellent. thank you for this

[@RodrickLodowica]

so cool man!

[@s0ld4tpowa17]

Daaaaaaang this is lit 😬😬🔥🔥🔥

[@bassmusicman2034]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@thefid89]

Awesome content!

[@JulianFernandez]

down for more of this"thanks

[@TheDNAProject]

Good look brother!!

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Excellent content!!! Thanks

[@nazariteluke8047]

I feel like I should be touring already 😄😅 Thanks for this👊🏿

[@pianoproductions9059]

Super interesting video insightful!

[@anthonysilva5312]

This drummer cooks!!

[@michaelrayshard4368]

dont know why the algorithm sent me this but loved the video

[@zmatical7824]

good video man!

[@jeremiahbridgesdrummer]

Brooo keep em coming, new subscriber

[@TravisDykes]

Welcome bro!

[@joelpanicker4477]

Yo! This was a great video! I don't even know how I got here but I felt like I was in a movie!

[@isaaccowden4893]

Great Series Bro!

[@nasemamoah7290]

Please tell us how you became a touring musician. Do u think u could also become one? Pls reply.

[@TravisDykes]

Hey! Are you asking if advice on you becoming a touring musician?

[@nasemamoah7290]

@@TravisDykes Yes please.

[@sammartinez9794]

Bro i loev this

[@mosesg4663]

Well said brotha

[@jasonruffjr3107]

Watching this while sitting my lazy butt in my studio

[@Motivational-d9r]

More vloggg! ❤️

[@ryanisom7789]

Great stuff!

[@MastaVator]

This was dope!

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappened]

Interesting!

[@evidenceeriamiatoe3815]

Love the vlogs

[@josuesoto5340]

Hey love the video question when you fly how do you take your bass on planes I be flying out of state and don't know if I can bring the bass on the the plane with me or you send it through luggage belt can you recommend a case for me?

[@TravisDykes]

I usually take my bass as a carry-on on the the plane or gate checking it. Because checking your bass is always too much of a gamble to take.

[@josuesoto5340]

@@TravisDykes yeah I flew with my bass for the first time I was so nervous but it all work out now just bought a gruv gear kapsule for my bass for my next flight thanks for the response and keep the videos coming 👍

[@studioafkai]

I love seeing Presonus being used by artists, I feel less alone haha

[@toryhigh8107]

That groove at 11:40 though... 👍🏾

[@tonylancer7367]

This is so cool, wish I could venture into something like this, maybe I need to branch out? 😅

[@SteroidBoy123]

Can you give us some advice on becoming a touring musician. I’ve been playing for several years at my church but would like to go out and play at venues.

[@iamdeandrefrench]

I hope it works out for you bro!

[@bonganimculo101]

Cnt wait.........

[@daltondhamilton]

Wait was that Red Young I saw in there?

[@DBrownOnThe1]

Who organizes all the traveling and booking of flights?

[@MrGRUVES]

Bro. Do any of you do custom fitted ear buds for your IEM's? If not, how do you find the right ear bud fit for your IEM's? This may be a good future video to talk about IEM'S.

[@colinzenobia]

This content 💯

[@Arjun_Mohan_]

❤️

[@boxdenfresh]

Dope video

[@mthomps0]

Leaning 50 songs in such a short time is quite a task. As a professional, are you able to perform flawless ( ex no wrong note) and if not, how do you fix the mistake.

[@jeanpaulawoundza6644]

Hi sir how can I talk to you privately ?!

[@TravisDykes]

Yeah! Reach out to me on my Instagram @Tdykes and I’ll make sure to respond.

[@eneasbenitez3876]

Memphis 👍👍👍💪

[@Groovemyster]

Dude, I can't have anything on my wrists or fingers when I play. Obviously your totally sweet with it. I see you have your (looks heavy) watch on when playing. Main reason I can't get married, I could never wear my ring and play. 😂

[@BlackZam09]

How do you go about being discovered to put yourself into this position?

[@edwile473]

That was really interesting. For a brief tour like this do you travel with your own instruments or do use house instruments?

[@mjmason75]

It depends Ed. You almost always you travel with your own instruments, effects pedals, etc. Any amps and speaker cabinets are typically provided by the live sound company or venue, unless your using an in-ear monitoring system, in which case you would use your own in-ear monitors, which would be connected to the sound company or house system to get your mix. Depending on the show or tour, the drummer may play a house kit or another kit that's not his own, but in most cases they will bring and play their own kit. Usually only larger tours bring their own PA systems to the venue. Most tours typically use the house system and just bring their own sound engineer to run it since he knows the sound and mix the artists/band is going for. as well as the songs so he can ride the faders and make adjustments accordingly during the show. Hope that helps!