Wow. You just succinctly detailed my week as well. What surprised me is that I didn't even know I did some of those things until you itemized them! Good luck with the tour maybe we'll cross paths in the UK......
Hi Shannon, your week organising the fine details of upcoming tour and your previous post about life touring are both eye openers. I often wonder when i see bands live, do they have another, non music job to pay the bills? If so how do they balance time away touring and promoting with a career in something else? When i was younger i believed artists like yourself somehow could just live off music but that was naive in hindsight. If you don't mind me asking, do you and the band members all juggle two careers? We love what you do but sadly love doesnt pay the bills I suspect! I'm glad you all are able to make the music you do and play live to us, which i really enjoy. You obviously have found a way to make this life work for you and maybe you guys sell a lot more than i know so it is not a problem?
Hi Toby! Yes, we all have day jobs. We're fortunate to be self-employed or have flexible work hours, so it allows for touring. The only way we can make it work is to have multiple options for income, for example I have tattooing, and my design/artwork, as well as the two bands. Kendall is a hairstylist, Adam DJs and books bands/events, Jason has his own recording studio where he produces, mixes, and masters music for others too.
I know it’s all hard work, but you do it so well and I know your team appreciates the efforts to your common goal. It certainly comes off as polished and high quality work (in & out of the studio). Consider me part of the ACTORS & Leathers “street team” — I’m always playing your music, sharing it with others, even buying multiple cds to put in peoples hands to help spread the “good word” of your collective art. We love all 4 of you and wish you only the best — keep up the good work!! Hope to see you in Baltimore & DC again on your next tour 🖤
That's amazing! I wonder, could you recommend a good, recent graphic novel or anthology? I'm looking for something new to read that's dark and psychological, but not super hero-y.
Wow. You just succinctly detailed my week as well. What surprised me is that I didn't even know I did some of those things until you itemized them! Good luck with the tour maybe we'll cross paths in the UK......
Thank you! Good luck with your planning too. You have shows in the UK planned? Or Europe?
Just the UK for a couple festivals and some recording. Hopefully next time into the EU...possibly in the fall.
Hi Shannon, your week organising the fine details of upcoming tour and your previous post about life touring are both eye openers. I often wonder when i see bands live, do they have another, non music job to pay the bills? If so how do they balance time away touring and promoting with a career in something else? When i was younger i believed artists like yourself somehow could just live off music but that was naive in hindsight. If you don't mind me asking, do you and the band members all juggle two careers? We love what you do but sadly love doesnt pay the bills I suspect! I'm glad you all are able to make the music you do and play live to us, which i really enjoy. You obviously have found a way to make this life work for you and maybe you guys sell a lot more than i know so it is not a problem?
Hi Toby! Yes, we all have day jobs. We're fortunate to be self-employed or have flexible work hours, so it allows for touring. The only way we can make it work is to have multiple options for income, for example I have tattooing, and my design/artwork, as well as the two bands. Kendall is a hairstylist, Adam DJs and books bands/events, Jason has his own recording studio where he produces, mixes, and masters music for others too.
I know it’s all hard work, but you do it so well and I know your team appreciates the efforts to your common goal. It certainly comes off as polished and high quality work (in & out of the studio). Consider me part of the ACTORS & Leathers “street team” — I’m always playing your music, sharing it with others, even buying multiple cds to put in peoples hands to help spread the “good word” of your collective art. We love all 4 of you and wish you only the best — keep up the good work!! Hope to see you in Baltimore & DC again on your next tour 🖤
Thank you so much Page! Your support is always appreciated ☺️
You are amazing Shannon! A real life superhero! I know I appreciate your efforts and the results of your hard work!!! 🖤
Top notch managerial skills Shannon!
That's amazing! I wonder, could you recommend a good, recent graphic novel or anthology? I'm looking for something new to read that's dark and psychological, but not super hero-y.
Cool, thanks! I will check that out