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On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the rock band, The Blue Stones, while on the Metro Tour. The Blue Stones is currently supporting their newest album, METRO. You can watch the video below:
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Film Date - June 27, 2025
Location - The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL
In this Dream Tour segment, the pop artist, Frankie McNellis, reveals who she would want on her ultimate tour lineup. You can check out her picks below:
My dream tour would definitely be with Ariana Grande. She has been one of my biggest inspirations for years, and being able to be on stage with her would be so surreal. I would love to open for Ariana with my own set and then come up on stage with her for a surprise song every few nights. The dream would be to have a sold-out world tour with amazing dancers, musicians, and the best crew. It would be so much fun to get to grow as an artist under her wing. The best part is that I already know most of her tour choreography, so I could jump right in!
A few other honorable mentions would include Tori Kelly, Sabrina Carpenter, Raye, and Kehlani. To be completely honest, I could keep going but we would be here forever! Each of these artists brings something so unique to the stage. Tori’s riffs, Sabrina’s stage presence, Raye’s voice, and Kehlani’s vibes are to die for. Touring with any of these artists would not only be fun, but it would be a great learning experience. They would push my creativity in all the best ways.
If I could go back in time, I would love nothing more than to open for Britney Spears or Janet Jackson. There is something about their performance qualities that is so iconic, and it would be a dream to learn from them. I would want Britney to teach me the “I’m a Slave 4 U” dance. And I would beg Janet to walk me through “Feedback.” These dances are absolute classics, and being able to dance these routines next to these artists would feel like stepping into music history.
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Jason Yarger, vocalist/guitarist of the rock band, Hunny, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on Cartel's Chroma 20 Year Anniversary Tour. Hunny is currently supporting their newest album, Spirit! You can watch the video below:
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the metalcore band, Silent Planet, while on the "Bloom In Heaven II" tour with Invent Animate, Reflections, fromjoy, and Soulkeeper. Silent Planet is currently supporting their newest single, Wick. You can watch the video below:
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Film Date - September 30, 2025
Location - House of Blues in Chicago, IL
In this Dream Tour segment, the pop rock artist, Lily DeTaeye, reveals who she would want on her ultimate tour lineup. You can check out her picks below:
Hear me out. A traveling music festival that sets up in each city for a weekend. It’s dog friendly during the day. There’s a shuttle service and camping for each night, but all sets wrap up by 10pm. We all sleep soundly because our bodies hurt and our minds are tired, but we pursue joy nonetheless. On Sunday morning, there is brunch and the food is free. It’s not that good, but it’s free and that’s not what music festivals are about anyway.
Some headliners would include: Missy Higgins: This Australian singer-songwriter turned pop powerhouse made me fall in love with songwriting, so of course she’s headlining the festival. And even though it’s an old record, I’ll cross my fingers each night that she’ll play my favorites from “On a Clear Night.”
Dawes: Their drifty, dreamy guitars and cutting lyrics make for a perfect twilight act. They end every set with “When the Tequila Runs Out” and we all drink champagne together.
Bon Iver: And if he could bring along The Staves so they can recreate this magical rendition of “Heavenly Father” that they performed at the Sydney Opera House, that’d be great. We’d pay extra.
Beyoncé: And she’ll play LEMONADE all the way through so I can absolutely lose my shit to “Sandcastles” every night.
But most importantly, 50% of the lineup would be made up of local and regional acts, big and small. Local acts on festival lineups. Always.
On this episode of DTB’s “Stage Threads”, Chris Zasche, bassist of the indie folk band, The Head and The Heart, shows you his stage outfits and discusses how his style connects to the music and the stories behind the clothing he wears during performances. The Head and the Heart is currently supporting their newest album, Aperture. You can watch the video below:
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Film Date - August 8, 2025
Location - The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the rock n' roll band, Carver Commodore, while on the Havin' a Buckin' Good Time Tour. Carver Commodore is currently supporting their newest single, Stone Cold Stunner feat. The Stunners. You can watch the video below:
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Film Date - September 11, 2025
Location - Chicago, IL
In this Dream Tour segment, the indie pop artist, Ryley Tate Wilson, reveals who he would want on his ultimate tour lineup. You can check out his picks below:
My dream tour would look less like a series of concerts and more like my audience is stepping into a different world for a short time. I’m talking super immersive atmosphere, but still with intimate elements that bring people together and make every night unforgettable. I would have big-picture visuals fused with natural elements and a Southern undertone. The ultimate goal would be to create something that feels both massive and personal at the same time. A tour where no matter how many people are in the crowd, everyone still feels like a part of it.
For the stops, I would balance big iconic venues and smaller theatres, playing in places around the world like Los Angeles, New York, London, Tokyo, São Paulo, as well as Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. I would want the audience to feel as if they are part of the whole journey, and not just the show they’re attending. If I’m really dreaming big, I’d bring some of my favorite artists along with me as collaborators, like MkGee, Adrienne Lenker, and Caroline Polachek.
The heart of my dream tour would be connection. I would make sure that each audience member walks away feeling like they experienced something unforgettable. I would hope that the impact I make is way more than just the music, rather I would want to create a community of people that all had a life-changing experience together. A community that lingers and stays connected years after the tour. That’s something worth dreaming about.