Why I HATE Outdoor Shows

[@MrBothandNether]

Saw marylin Manson outdoor in the daylight. With the pyrotechnics...it looked like a bunch of dead guys standing around a barbecue

[@469dwj]

Lol. I can picture it

[@jakethesound4586]

sounds about right!

[@youpeopl_music3220]

Insert laugh emoji here

[@GunsNBudder]

LOLOL.

[@dep1001]

HAHA :D

[@RJRonquillo]

Extreme cold, hot, or rainy weather. Basically, weather lol. Also extreme bugs. I still have dead skeeters in my Morgan 1x12 cab from 4 years ago.

[@AlbusBand]

R.J. Ronquillo totally didn’t even think about the bugs...guess I’m lucky to have done my outdoor shows in IL & IN...neither were really bug infested. With how humid it is down south I can’t imagine the bugfest. What state was the Morgan in for the skeeter onslaught?

[@RJRonquillo]

@@AlbusBand I want to say Wisconsin, pretty sure somewhere up north.

[@AlbusBand]

R.J. Ronquillo well there goes my Midwest insect free alibi, lol

[@JRP3music]

What amps are you using?

[@notacommie5415]

Or 30mph winds driving a dirt storm in your face from the crowd

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Your drummer is GOLD

[@FelipeT2112]

That rain was a bummer, but man, I should say your band sounds great! I was really digging it.

[@niteshades_promise]

i played a grad party in a small garage in a severe lightening storm. bassist had a wireless and went out in the rain. every time lightening struck you could see him head banging briefly before disappearing back into the darkness. good times. even cops showed up n enjoyed it.🍻

[@ckjjclan]

Man, your content is hella entertaining! The end shot, raining, lights, and the garbled audio, then your simple logo.... great editing and creativity. Thanks! for this :-)

[@cesarvargastorrico]

ckjjclan I agree, the editing and the pacing for this video might be the best I’ve seen on his channel so far

[@miksilplik]

Your guitar tone in the rehearsal room is RIDICULOUSLY great

[@MrIkesimba]

I can't believe you performed "Jazz Odyssey" in front of a festival audience. Derek Smalls would be proud.

[@AndrewCCM]

MrIkesimba bwahahaha

[@tolvajakos]

Not a fan of this style of music, but man, your singer is great, and the sound overall is great. I love the guitar tones as well.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

I'm not usually into this stuff either but I can't deny the melodies and sound are great.

[@therealjoshuacaleb4873]

same

[@theblindsniper]

Hey Rhett!! Was gonna ask, could you possibly do a video on getting started with a band to use in ears for performances/rehearals? Like in terms of gear, maybe a budget friendly starter way and then a future-proof great setup?

[@dansimpson1729]

This is such a good idea! Like this so Rhett will see this!

[@EpicStuffMan1000]

would love this

[@beejayvalera2484]

Yeah.. I'll wait for this video

[@MalikEmmanuel]

I was just about to look for a a video of his travelling in-ear setup

[@landrysaathoff2418]

Ryan “Fluff” Bruce has some pointers on how to do this. He has an advanced setup, but you can clearly see how it can be done with some of the stripped-down versions of the gear he uses.

[@MarcG28]

I've always been a fan of outdoor shows.... weather permitting of course.... both as a player and as an attendee.... the sound is always so much better IMO, no annoying room sounds to worry about... as a player you have the ability to open up your amp a little more.... all round better IMO... once the weather cooperates lol

[@DrSammichPHD]

Marc Grainger agreed

[@robbievalentine8239]

I prefer outdoor shows also, to open the Amp up more. And bc they're usually all ages and larger "capacity"

[@PeterPug]

Whaaatt!!?? My amp always sound like crap outside. Open back cab on a deluxe has hard time projecting!

[@andrewdomonic6603]

@@PeterPug That's why you get a plexi. Gotta have that headroom.

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

All of you are OBVIOUSLY guitar players. Outdoor venues I have attended or performed (28 years or so) have about 7 out of 10 times sound like an audio cannon shot at your face and sound pretty awful and unflattering. Guitar players generally seem to be the only ones excited about taking the loudness war outside to flatten the accelerator on their gear. Don't mean to generalize, just going statistically from my experience. Guitar is f'n awesome. Situation has improved over the years with line array gear and other improvements. Still plenty of narrow rigid sound guys around though. "I been doin' this (badly) for over 20 years the same way buddy" Monitor mix outdoors is dog's breakfast, in ear fixes most issues. Outdoor venues generally suck hard.

[@fingerz65]

I've been a professional musician for years and I hate outdoor shows too. Love your vids! Keep up the good work!

[@bjornkommedal9364]

Love Rhett and his down-to-earth, life-of-a-real-musician posts! He's like my younger brother who unlike myself actually did have the guts to pursue music full time. And now I can live the dream vicariously through his back stage journals! Thanks, Bro!!! Keep 'em coming!

[@r.parker1933]

1) Dig the music. It's exactly the type of stuff I love listening to and playing most right now. 2) Been watching several vids on your channel and have subscribed. Very clean editing and narration. But also a thought on title vs. content. There are several videos you've done - I think they're all in this series or style - where the title suggests you'll talk about an element of life as a professional musician. However, when the video is fully over, there is really very little content about that topic specifically and most of it is footage of the band playing or waiting to play. This one fits that pattern, as well as the one that was supposed to be about how you make money as a pro. Very nicely donevideos, but the number of minutes discussing the topic versus other content felt really put of balance. Yes, I can extrapolate why outdoor gigs suck from this one, but you could have also included discussions about sound quality challenges or other issues. I'm basically just saying that the titles are misleading to me. I love listening to you and Noah play, but your perspective and lessons (like how you got your gig with Noah) are really good. I'd love to hear more of that.

[@JamnThang]

Fabulous fun, Rhett!! I'm waaay glad I got to see y'all doin Strang Thangs together, rain or shine. YOUR melodic sensibilities are a terrific complement to your bandmates: 1.) An engaging singer; 2.) Lock-step bass and drums; 3.) Well-written, hit-worthy pop songs; 4.) PERFECT TONES through those stereo Power Cabs; 5.) All very well-recorded. Let's do it again!

[@brittsmith8260]

Ah, normal times, rain or no rain, a video history of freedom!! Great music, ya'll owned it.

[@Qstick333]

How does your monitor mix compare to the PA mix? I’d love to see a video of what goes into your preferred monitor mix

[@revoxjazz8317]

I was thinking exactly the same ...

[@JMSDyt]

I was thinking the same to, and how is the interaction with the mix of the PA, what do you send to the PA of the behringer?

[@JRP3music]

I have taken a live stereo full mix from my Behringer X 18 Air. You can capture live multi-track. Mix the recording in Post. Takes up more hard drive space. PA is mono to FOH! I have 2 mono mixes and 2 stereo mixes for my Aux sends. I have used a Tascam HD P-2 to record on Compact Flash separately from the laptop running the PA.

[@DC-yb7qd]

He listens to me ripping my asshole apart from the burrito i ate in his in ears

[@monmixer]

@@JMSDyt left / right to the drive rack of the PA or two channels of the FOH console and you do the FOH mix with an IPAD in any seat you want to if you are scared to mix on the console out front. you will never learn if you don't jump on.

[@Otis-Isom]

Nobody talks about how funny these guys are. Their chemistry is great and their jokes have me dying

[@reynaldogarcia643]

Right I was just noticing the same

[@benjamin_esau]

Is no one else going to comment on how amazing that snare tone is in their in-ear mix? That thing just breathes!

[@professorhamamoto]

This channel has really advanced to another level. Congratulations. You have redefined what it means to be a working musician in the age of Auto-Tune, Beat Detective, and Max Martin. We got to see the new baritone in action, too.

[@lonepoorboymusic4365]

Well stated.

[@andrewstevenson3807]

Ahh playing live. It’s been almost five months. I’ve forgotten most of our original and cover set. Someone told me yesterday I should give up the trade I’ve been studying for 35 years and become a plumber. Thanks for that.

[@lonepoorboymusic4365]

Some people take pleasure in jabbing at people who love something. Keep on keeping on!

[@CFCMahomet]

Live album, digital direct would be a pretty tight move.

[@redfaust8189]

I'm a bedroom musician, who wants to starting writing and gigging, and watching this video was super motivating, from top to bottom. Even though the weather issues suck, I loved watching this whole process unfold. It was so cool! I also loved seeing that you brought the baritone out for the show!

[@RhettShull]

Thanks Red!

[@KenjiFukudaOfficial]

a video on the monitoring system for your in ears would be super sick!

[@surfthejapstrat7010]

Kenji Fukuda mark lee from third day has a KZbin video of his live mix

[@surfthejapstrat7010]

I use in ears for live performances. You have to put yourself in another mindset to make it work

[@richardwheeler3768]

Surf, there is a video on each of the monitor mixes for the members of Third Day. It is very interesting.

[@surfthejapstrat7010]

Richard Wheeler go Colts

[@richardwheeler3768]

Unfortunately that's what one of my sons says as well. The other prodigal likes the Chargers. Where did I go wrong???

[@277southtombob]

Years ago I played a show and they had us under a covered patio with a hip roof (all four sides of the roof were sloped in a different direction) and everything the bass and drums played echoed back about a half second later. No one knew what to keep time with. The wall behind us was metal roofing so the sound from the back of the bass amp was also bouncing back. Absolutely the worst sounding gig I’ve ever played.

[@johngullo9420]

Had the same sound issues when I was a DJ back in the 80s and 90s. Inside gigs with cinder block walls were the absolute worst.

[@HBSuccess]

Man the band is killing it. The rehearsal sound is good enough to release! FWIW I hated playing outdoors because no room ambiance. Small club amps just sounded like they were barking at you. We never had in-ears back in the day. Maybe that would have been better…just to make it sound like an actual mix vs everything splatting away from different spots on the stage.

[@ZiwaHD]

The singer sounds really good I appreciate that!

[@JosephAlanMeador]

Thinking the same, great voice!

[@SeaDrive300]

@@JosephAlanMeador Maybe I'm crazy (always a good possibility!), but he sounds to me like the singer from Kings of Leon. I agree, great voice!

[@culturetrash3191]

I feel your pain! I live down in Houston, so we have random monsoons, especially during the spring and summer. Every outdoor gig is a "bring the tarp" gig. You guys had a good energy going there, too. Hate to have to stop when everyone in the group is firing on all cylinders.

[@tbonky]

Tight rocking grooves with a whole lot of soul!! thanks for bringing us along for a sneak peek!!

[@TheBoxBand]

I miss the time we used to live like human being. I miss gatherings. Live music. I miss rehearsal with my bandmates. I miss being alive.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

We can do it again. If we stop zombie following the fear mongering so called “experts” and stop drinking the Kool-Aid the control freak politicians keep serving us. Oh yeah, and stop accepting the fake numbers they keep making up.

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@TheAxe4Ever There it is! You’re nobody’s fool.

[@lonepoorboymusic4365]

Then live it and stop listening to the government and media.

[@stephenhanlin2388]

@@lonepoorboymusic4365 we may share that mentality but the problem is many others (sheeple) do not

[@lonepoorboymusic4365]

@@stephenhanlin2388 80% is my estimate. I mean, I knew many were useful idiots but this last year really surprised me with just how many, and with just how easily so many can be programmed. The powers that be noticed this as well, I am sure.

[@jonathanmartin3375]

What I appreciate the most about this channel is how good the music is.

[@Deadspawns]

Rhett, your band is kickin goals man!!!, now that’s real music, plenty of melody and soul. 👏

[@grantkoeller8911]

With so much of the country in drought, rain is good. April showers bring May flowers. Your show was great and you made some people happy. That's what really counts.

[@major9991]

You guys sound great. I love the ambient clean sounds with reverb and delays. The clarity of your overdrive when you kick it up is amazing! Great job Rhett.

[@jordandangelo180]

Hendrix loved playing outside on a sunny day. Music to me sounds the best outside in the open air at high volume. I would of rather seen Coltrane or Hendrix at a festival then inside of a theatre 🎭

[@markskinner6850]

Same

[@Buhhhhhh-xi4ju]

Yeah i wish bands still lugged out fullstacks and duked it out with raw passion. The pa shit is ass

[@J4060]

@@Buhhhhhh-xi4ju , absolutely right.

[@aidensaroka7268]

Watching the Masters while the band practice... not a bad combo!

[@lynyrddeville]

Rhett, that was one awesome live guitar tone. I would be a happy camper if I went out to watch a live band and that was the sound for us, the listeners. Really exceptional singer too.

[@juanpiantino9182]

The fact that Rhett is so darn good and always seems to play in semi-empty venues or at side shows is a cautionary tale. Music is a HARD career. Keep it up, Rhett!

[@rockindavebyron3960]

Yeah I agree, but down here in SWFL, if you're not a big name & making a living off you're music, the show doesn't get cancelled, they have a saying, 'rain or shine', & you know what that means, the show goes on, & if you get wet, so does your gear, but don't worry, their perception is that all musicians are rich, these are the people running the events, sad but true!!! Great video, thanks for sharing, keep up the great work & God Bless .

[@nealo814]

In my band we had a,song with rain in the title. We had a habit of finishing with it an everytime we did an outdoor show at a festival it would rain after our set so other bands on bill were like you gotta stop playing that song!

[@ErGoyoTV]

My band used to open for known artists coming to town, good times. This video remembered me of one show that got cancelled like this. Weather, women, life... Can be somewhat understood but not controlled

[@thomaswalz3515]

Just the title.... I read it and went right to comments. I've been performing for well over 40 years... outdoors is a LOUSY room. I not only dislike performing outdoors, I don't like listening to outdoor performances. Indoors is a room, an acoustic instrument, that the performer needs to tune to. Now... not to get new age on ya, but music is energy, and a room contains that energy, as well as the vibe of the audience. The best shows, for performer and audience alike, for me, have been indoors... I could tell the audience and performer were one... we both gave and took, and both enjoyed the performance at the same level, experience the same joys. Outdoors, the energy goes out into space... and the sound... it's the sound of the PA, a giant stereo... not a sound reflected off anything... I'll shut up now... Peace...

[@joeschmeaux]

But as an audience member, very few indoor venues lend themselves well to amplified music because of reflection off the walls. But most outdoor venues are excellent for amplified music because there aren't enough reflective surfaces to cause disruptive echos. Weather aside, for sound quality, I prefer outdoor shows.

[@davidmiller9485]

Uh just one thing... Pink Floyd!

[@thomaswalz3515]

@@davidmiller9485: I've seen Floyd in an arena... the sound sucked... bad... very disappointed...

[@thomaswalz3515]

@@joeschmeaux : I found the secret to amplified indoor shows... TURN THE FUCK DOWN.... Every amazing show I've seen with an amped band, they controlled their dynamics, volumes... articulately. A band, a good band, is a well rehearsed ensemble, and dynamics must be part of that presentation. I've seen so many bands with two volumes, on (loud) and off... I've played in bar bands for decades... when the band is loud, the members cannot hear each other. This is due to the reflection you mention. What do members do when they can't hear themselves? They turn up, which worsens the situation further, and they turn up more. The next thing you know, you have this very loud wall of audio mush. I have worked with bands that played so quietly, I could sing without a mic, and could be heard throughout the room (the audience was listening intently too)... The beauty of it was that I could easily hear every player, distinctly.... and the ensemble thing went down... what teamwork ensues. What controlled it all? The drummer. Each time this happened to me, it was with a top notch drummer, who listens with amazing skill (listening is a skill, not a passive activity). I went to an electric jam last week, loudness wars... it was horrible... and it reminded me of why I don't go to jams. So many bands, engineers, sound techs, players, just don't get this trick, even in rehearsals....

[@davidmiller9485]

@@thomaswalz3515 funny that no one else has that problem.

[@AlbusBand]

Pre-show prediction (and one I too have faced): inclement, uncontrolled weather. About 15 years ago I played a fest at the Chicago Motor Speedway, jumping in puddles may have been fun as a kid, but w/gear and a performance to give....not soo much.

[@RobbDizzl]

You guys are really dialed in by now. Even the kind of overdriven rehearsal footage sounds great! Also, I'm super impressed by the sounds you get with the Helix. If I was a session player or cover guy this thing would be an absolute no-brainer.

[@michaelmto]

Yes I know this is an old vid but as somebody who used to have great friends in a band that toured regionally, this was a fantastic reminder and I have to say it was actually really enjoyable. For the record the final GoPro footage at the end was fantastic It was down and dirty and gave a real feel to what you were experiencing. Great work and yeah you did sound fantastic that night.

[@Elagabalus711]

Best show I ever saw was Jack White at Red Rocks in 2014 in a huge rain storm. I bought my first guitar the next day.

[@greg4673]

YEp! Been there, done that, and done that, and done that......A damned good reason to move back to Colorado, where I can almost NEVER remember a show getting rained out. Oh well, appreciate the effort and the music guys

[@mixville2]

You guys all sound great. Superb stuff, great singer, and Rhett you have a beautiful feel. When I think of outdoor shows, I think of a fair I was playing once, and the bass player's little daughter very sweetly handed me a piece of cotton candy to share. Well, we're in the middle of a set, and a yellow jacket starts relentlessly trying to land on my fingers while I'm playing! I moved up the neck, down the neck, all over trying to shake her, but no dice. I had to sing so in the end I decided to ignore it, and she didn't sting me- but man! That being said, I have played some outdoor nighttime shows that were absolutely magical. Much more is out of your control though . . .

[@jazzzfer]

That goes for outdoor weddings too. I was in a wedding band for 8 years... Needless to say that the bride would always cry...and not in a good way.

[@JRJigsawyer]

Weather can be tough but i love playing the outdoor shows...its just different, how the band interacts with the space. Man you guys sound good tho, your vids just keep getting better and better and youre putting a lot of work into making them!

[@joeltapp7028]

Can't wait until I get a chance to catch you guys out on the road!

[@Jason-wo5rr]

Just some friendly advice on stage presence is maybe groove a little more to the music. I see a lot of eye closed feeling the music but that doesn't translate well to those watching the show. The best way i can put this is more side to side and less up and down. It's not just you it's the whole gang. I'm not even talking doing stupid motley crue stuff but move around more and try to make it look like you're having a great time. I'm not trying to be harsh or anything just some critique that's all and i hope it's taken as just friendly advice

[@allgrainbrewer10]

Bruceolee Agree. Think of it as speaking to the audience, look at them as you tell them your story.

[@BodhisBooms]

I just watched this for the first time and had the same thought. The band looks like they’re in a sound check. Specifically, Rhett looks like he’s not happy with the tone and constantly adjusting it. I dig these BTS videos too but the live performance doesn’t look fun.

[@meatyourfuneral2980]

These musicians for hire are rarely having fun.. these tour videos has showed me a side to “rock n roll” I didn’t know existed lol I use to go to alot of friends bands shows n it was always almost like a party. These people take themself very seriously. No hate just my observation, if that’s what works for them then great 👍

[@dianiliev9726]

I agree with the idea of needing to move a little more, almost in a little overly expressive manner, just in order to translate emotions to the audience better, especially on an outdoor show. However, I don't really think they're not having fun, it's just different. Side-to-side is really a great way to communicate it, I think. Also, heads up and smiles :) But Rhett's sound and playing are just amazing!

[@kevinbrunner4003]

Livingston Taylor teaches an in depth course at Berklee on stage presence and audience/performer interaction. It’s important.

[@mykhedelic6471]

The band is sounding like a ton of gold bricks. I see you already have the bari in action! This video was excellent, especially love the sounds and the shot at the end with the tasteful RS reveal. The Ken Burns of The Life of Rhett Shull.

[@jamesallen5591]

As just a fan, I tend to avoid outdoor shows. I think you just reminded me why. On the bright side, you guys sounded great.

[@mattmattga]

Why is nobody singing harmony? Is it like a personal preference or just not practiced yet? Love the videos btw!

[@RaúlCabezalí]

I came here for the haters' comments. Stayed for the awesome music. Blown away.

[@michaelhalstead7532]

Its called checking the weather forecast then moving the date to a nice day.. if you have to write this down then you can always refer to it when booking an outside gig

[@TheJabernet]

You guys are good! Don't stop believin'!!

[@tmuka]

great guitar tones and playing! bummer about the rain!

[@patrickcasey357]

Nice tone out of the Helix. I too use a Helix - XLR to FOH and two 1x12 cabs in stereo for stage. Great set up.

[@damianjacobs2193]

The tones you guys got in that living room was surprisingly sweet

[@BrianGay57]

Too funny! My cousin in Costa Rica just had to look for a new place to play. His acoustic duo has been playing a regular gig at restaurant that is pretty exposed to the elements, and the rainy season is underway!

[@lonepoorboymusic4365]

Full floor Helix and stereo Powercabs. Great sound. Just great!

[@MrStephenlederle]

Dude, those stereo Powercabs look so cool on stage. I have a stereo Powercab rig with my helix lt. I can't go back, so versatile and smooth feeling. I run with the V30 and the other with the greenback. Through the greenback Powercab I run my delay path for a super smooth lead tone.

[@thelantern9075]

That last song was just excellent, killer arrangement and really nice guitar and bass parts. Drums and vocals just superb.

[@mochi65]

Great set! Until the rain but always better safe than a hospital visit.

[@mikebehrend3152]

Was working an outdoor show back in the 80’s here in Az for LA Guns. We had just finished sound heck and were just about finished setting up the opening band when a Haboob ( extreme dust storm ) rolled onto Compton Terrace. We had to try and cover as much stuff as we could. I was at the sound board basically laying on top holding down a tarp to keep the dust off ,As soon as the dust settled we got just enough rain to turn everything to mud, then the gates opened. Most miserable day ever

[@jaycheek254]

I've watch this video several times, and after following for probably almost a year now, I find myself understanding your demeanor more. I'm also a guitarist in a Christian Worship/Rock band. I can see you're really feeling it when you come in on Hell or High Water. Let me guess, that was the opening tune. I understand the stress and when it first builds at the first note and releases once you get going and fade away to music and nail it. It's an awesome experience and I love to watch my fellow musicians experience that same or similar experience. You nailed it Rhett! By the way, I'm not that fair from you up here in South Eastern Kentucky - right off of I-75. Hopefully, I'll see you live at some point. I love your style.

[@jasong546]

Remember that you might hate playing outside sometimes, many times the weather conditions and sound are quite fun and memorable for your fans. So keep it up Rhett!

[@MACH1Thein]

I have dual power cab plus amps with the helix. Great sound and easy rig to work with. You all sound great!

[@orthodrummer7945]

Your band sounded great Rhett, bummer couldn’t hear more .. many thanks for posting✌️

[@chavoxo50]

Ha ha ha I totally agree. Years ago did a closed circuit tv set up for a private steeplechase horse race deep in Kentucky horse country. Beautiful day, beautiful event, then came the load out. Thunder storms moved in, darkness set in, power was lost, truck got stuck, mud covered all the gear. It was like Nam out there baby. Yea screw outdoor gigs.

[@gorgecoach]

Every year at the RoZone stage in PDX, this will always happen to at least one show. Sometimes, like a baseball game--long rain delay. Great that you soldiered on.

[@mikemartin6554]

I'm really diggin' your vlogs/videos. I love playing outdoor gigs,but there are definitely different things involved. You guys sound great,I love the music. Thanks for all your talents and efforts!

[@SteffeLindmanMedia]

The Helix sounds awesome, great guitar tone :-)

[@ebeep]

Agreed! Sounds like studio-tracked AC30 perfection!

[@andrewowensrussell]

Does anyone know what his settings are I have the same Helix and yes it sounds great

[@ebeep]

AndrewOwensRussell , he sells his Helix patches/settings on his website.

[@andrewowensrussell]

@@ebeep I looked but it was for the stomp box version or am I missing it.

[@sullimd]

I don’t gig anymore, but if I did, I don’t know why you WOULDNT use a Helix or AxeFX? Why would you ever take real amps on the road again? In a live setting you’d never ever be able to tell a difference, not to mention everything you’d ever need in a small package.

[@jimwoodard64]

Rhett, it's Ticonderoga (pronounced Tie-Con-Dur-Oh-Guh). I was born and raised there. [Ticonderoga, NY] They didn't make the pencils there, but they get the graphite from there. We actually have a small Ticonderoga Pencil museum. I think it's some dude's shed or something. :D Yeah, I did an outdoor gig on the beach in VA Beach over the weekend. It was an 8:30 AM start and the guitars were all sharp. Then as the day progressed, the guitars settled in. 2 Teles and a Strat. It had been pouring all night , so the humidity was soaking even though it was in the 60's. It's always a tough call when it comes to these things. Sounds good! Keep the great videos coming!

[@rogershermanmusic]

PRS Rocker beautiful area up there - the next time I get back to the US, I'm hoping to do some motorcycling in upstate NY and Vermont.

[@eternalme6077]

Rhett, you Guy's sound GREAT! Noah's Vocals are a POWERHOUSE, and with your Searing Guitar, the Bass Player Laying it down and the Drummer Keeps this Train just - a Rumbling Down the Track, Man you Guy's are Terrific!!! What's wrong with the Audiences Today........Get Your Asses UP PEOPLE! Your opening song ROCKED, I can Feel your frustration with the weather conditions and open Venue's.........Anyways Thanks for Another Great Vid............🎸💚

[@stiebingiii]

I love the way music sounds outside

[@EphICanIMite]

Rhett, you really "are" digging that Danelectro baritone!

[@eduardocosta5793]

Too bad the headstock is not as nice as in other Danelectro's, right? :(

[@TotalEvo7]

It is actually, then of course that's personal preference.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

I know it sucked but you gained a new viewer and fan. You guys are amazing.

[@meekoloco]

Dude, outdoors plus all the loved ones, tough gig, I feel ya! Thanks for sharing man and I like the band, don’t listen to the haters, they’re COMMENTING on a vid you’re PLAYING IN.

[@violao206]

You are preaching to the choir, mate, I hate playing outside for all the right reasons. Temperature and humidity create intonation drift and is hard on my instruments. Let alone inadequate coverage from the elements (sun, heat) or bloody freezing your arse off and having hands cramp while trying to play guitar. The Pacific Northwest (Seattle) can be very dogy weather-wise regardless of the time of year.

[@conan218]

You all sounded amazing, Rhett! Fantastic

[@xrandy11]

One thing I've always hated about outdoor festival shows that occur during the day is that the daylight lets the audience see every crew member and hanger-on standing around the stage. It's always a gaggle and looks like shit. During an indoor show they're usually hidden by the darkness thankfully.

[@4CornersCat]

Played a gig in New Mexico beneath an impressive 600 ft tall cliff. Unfortunately we couldn't see the thunderstorm coming over it. Driving wind and rain. Unplug everything ASAP, and cover the mixer first, guitars and amps next. Standing in inches of water to grab the last of the equipment. Road washed out on the short route, literally feet of water flowing over the road. The route east was dicey, but mostly passable. Memorable to say the least.

[@raskolnikov1873]

Thanks for the video. I like to get a good Budweiser buzz going before I play a gig. Helps with the nerves and loosens me up so I play better.

[@kidntrope]

You guys all sound amazing!

[@tomcoryell]

It was rain outs, freeze outs and 40 mph winds this summer, soooooooooooooo,,,,,,,,,yeah. Oh yeah and hot in between!

[@jackd.ripper7613]

I started watching this guy because... guitar stuff. But now I've become a Noah Guthrie fan. I haven't watched a television in years and I didn't know about the talent show thing. I hope the guy hits big. The entire band rocks!

[@jotice9]

I love to play outside, but then again, it never rained on us while we were playing outside yet. It tried one time at K-Mart parking lot a few years ago, and the people who owned the sound system got all panicky, grabbed their system and ran for cover, which really stunk for me and my crew, because we came to play (and minister) and we had people waiting to hear us and we were in the mood and we don't get scared when the weather man says rain coming. I went that week after that experience and bought my own sound gear, old stuff that's been through who knows how many local Churches and bars, so if we're ever playing outside and it starts raining for real, we just shrug, grin at each other, turn it WAY up and keep jamming. My first electric guitar, back in the 1970s, I picked it up and only put it down to eat not much and sleep not much for the first three weeks, so I learned early what it was like to play with blood and sweat dripping from my fingers to my elbows. Rain? Not really a big problem I'm thinking. Still watching the video. Gonna wait and see how this gig turned out for y'all. Comment aside: Y'all are a great band with an awesome sound. Cool bunch of musical friends you have there! Still listening/watching. I saw you were the last one to pull off your guitar.... Yep, that was me at K-Mart parking lot here in Texarkana about 15 years ago. Hey, if it's my gear, me the kiddos and Wife, I say no way we're stopping. I'm good friends with the Guy in charge of making the lightning. I guess we've played in some storms. I really didn't notice. It's weird. All I remember is that one time back then when we didn't get to play. Took a lot of prayer to even grow past the feeling of being seriously mad and disappointed at the people who put up their sound system. I thought they had faith (long sigh even now)(breathe in, breathe out.... count to ten....). Anyway, enjoyed the video. Next time I get to Georgia, I hope we can meet (and maybe even jam!). God bless ya and thanks for making lots of seriously cool videos.

[@jotice9]

Hey I'm coming to find you on Facebook before I give it up for the night. Bowl of frosted mini-wheats and FB here I come.

[@FurtiveSkeptical]

Wow, that's an extremely favorable outdoor gig situation tbh, minus rain of course. Spacious stage, built specifically for performance.... sound mixed with care, not in some "Alright who's next? Yer on in ten..." board settings. In ear monitors, band well rehearsed, tight and professional. You guys sound great btw, best of fortune. Man outdoors gigs are generally a 'wheel of fortune of suck' customarily, so many variables out of your control. "Yeah, don't worry about bringing gear...we have a PA set up on site with a sound man" Harbinger of doom haha.

[@HBSuccess]

Rhett you guys sound great - I’m no drummer but your drummer kills it - playing and sound. Occurred to me this AM he is always on the money in all these vids

[@HBSuccess]

He is solid as a rock - total pro.

[@lkeith88]

I remember getting shafted on a soundcheck at the Canadian border so we never even got time to change into our show clothes. Played an hour set in a wifebeater and flip flops. The temp dropped to 28*. I was too numb to be pissed by the third song.

[@slickcross]

It doesn't rain everyday man. When it's good outside, performing in the open is amazing man.

[@Slammin_Sammi]

I played an outdoor festival one summer in Liberal Kansas (can't remember the name of the festival because we played it only once and that was 36 years ago) and it got totally rained out. We did a radio spot the day before we played and the turnout was expected to be huge because it was drawing people from 3 states. But alas, the weather was extremely bad that day, complete with rain and tornado's. But by mid to late afternoon it went through but it literally killed the show. I was in a secure area during the storm in case of tornado's, but as soon as I got the confirmation that the show was cancelled ( and the storm had past) I was homeward bound.

[@youpeopl_music3220]

Bummer. However essential, rain sometimes sucks. I dig the rainy-cam ending. Very "artsy!" LOL Also - C'mon, Premier Guitar! Give us that Rhett Shull Rig Rundown episode! Love the vids, Rhett!

[@tonycarruthers9556]

The last track should be a hit blasting out of everyones radio, a fan soon as i heard it.

[@Terrapininspection]

That sucks you got rained out. Have to admit the closing shot looked pretty cool in the rain though. Hope your gear survived unscathed!

[@Jonathan_Bradford]

Man... sucks about the rain, y’all were killin it too.

[@t.sewell1513]

Very cool venue!!! Anyway......in the lyrics of Eddie Rabbit........Well I love a rainy night!