The Tour Life
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsJoin Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.
With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.
Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career.
Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at @j9richards, @thetour.life, and @q101chicago.
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Episodes
Rene Villanueva, Musician & Writer - Mental Health, Self-advocation, Working Through Trauma and Grief, SXSW
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBRene Villanueva is a musician and writer who has collaborated and performed with Hacienda, Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Dr. Dog, Alberta Cross, and most recently, Idyll Green. You can find his book, “when love ends be the water” on Amazon and his current musical project on Instagram @Idyllgreen. Find Rene Villanueva on Instagram @hacienda_tx. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Adam Wayne, Musician - Compensation, Curiosity, Resources, Relationships
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAdam Wayne is a bassist who has collaborated and performed with artists such as Bardo, Springtime Carnivore, Jenny Lewis, and Family of Geniuses. Find Adam Wayne on Instagram @adamwithpictures, and on stage with @familyofgeniuses & @elsinoremusic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/support
Macey Taylor, Musician - Living Communally, Saying Yes, Recording Remotely, Pets
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode Webpage On The Tour Life, you will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live happier and healthier lives on and off the road.
Macey Taylor, Musician - Living Communally, Saying Yes, Recording Remotely, Pets
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBMacey Taylor is an amazing bassist who has collaborated and performed with artists such as The Grenadines, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes, Wilder Atkins, Maria Taylor, Jesse Marchant, Jenny Lewis, and most recently, Amanda Shires. We chat about dealing with being homesick, kids (human and goat), and mindset. Find Macey Taylor on Instagram @tmaceyt. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
Nathan Graham, Musician - Riders, Post-tour Depression, Axe Throwing, Money
September 04, 2019 21:26 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBNathan Graham has performed with musicians such as Buddy Guy, BB King, Koko Taylor, and most recently, Yelawolf. His new solo effort is about life on the road, ambition and lies we tell ourselves and others to maintain a semblance of stability. Find Nathan Graham on Instagram @nathan_graham_music, his new solo track "Fake Friends" is available on Youtube. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...
Nathan Graham, Musician - The Voice, Riders, Axe Throwing, Money
September 04, 2019 21:26 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBNathan Graham has performed with musicians such as Buddy Guy, BB King, Koko Taylor, and most recently, Yelawolf. His new solo effort is about life on the road, ambition and lies we tell ourselves and others to maintain a semblance of stability. Find Nathan Graham on Instagram @nathan_graham_music, his new solo track "Fake Friends" is available on Youtube. Look out for a weekly episode of The Tour Life. You will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking prof...
Welcome to The Tour Life
September 04, 2019 13:06 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, you get to know me better, and I talk about my WHY for creating this podcast. Find me, Janine, on Instagram @j9somethingsomething and @thetourlifepodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/support
The Tour Life - Trailer
September 04, 2019 12:26 - 56 seconds - 878 KBLaunching 9/9 Look out for a weekly episode of The Tour Life. You will hear interviews with some of the most interesting and hardworking professionals in the music industry. Learn about what they do, why they do it, and the things they have learned which help them live a happier and healthier lives on and off the road. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetourlife/support