Fancy Hagood - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2088 [VIDEO]

On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the country pop rock artist, Fancy Hagood, while on The American Spirit Tour. Fancy Hagood is currently supporting his newest album, American Spirit: The Last Drag. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - May 2, 2025
Location - Carol's Pub in Chicago, IL

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Presence Music Band - CRAZY TOUR STORIES

In this Crazy Tour Stories segment, the Christian pop band, Presence Music Band, shares one of their stories from being on the road. You can check out the story below:

We are a Christian pop country band and exclusively play Christian music. We got asked to play a casino on very short notice, 10 days before New Year’s Eve, because an Alice In Chains cover band backed out. We made a deal with the venue that we would play half Christian pop and half country music covers. They must have been desperate, cause they took the deal!

We brought in our buddy Rafe Carlson to learn our songs in just one or two practices and help with a good bit of the country covers. The night came and it was the first concert this casino had since Covid, and the place was packed with about 200–300 people. It was wild seeing people drinking and dancing to songs you’d normally hear in church — definitely a little strange, but super cool too.

All in all, we got really positive feedback and we got to share a bit about our faith and music with a lot of folks who may have never heard about Jesus before. 5/5 stars — would play church music at a casino again!

Keep up with Presence Music Band on Instagram, Facebook, and their website

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Honey Revenge - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2087 [VIDEO]

On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the pop rock band, Honey Revenge, while on "The Loving and Losing Tour" with Daisy Grenade, Wolf and Bear, Vana, and Nightlife. Honey Revenge is currently supporting their newest single, Risk. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - June 8, 2025
Location - The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL

Keep up with Honey Revenge on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Sam Ryder - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 586 [VIDEO]

On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, the singer-songwriter, Sam Ryder, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on his White Lies American Road Trip. Sam Ryder is currently supporting his newest single, The Feeling Never Went Away, as well as his upcoming album, Heartland, out October 17th. You can check watch the video below:

PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Fender Custom Shop ’63 Stratocaster
Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Sennheiser e965 Condenser Vocal Mic

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - May 14, 2025
Location - Schubas in Chicago, IL

Keep up with Sam Ryder on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Estella Dawn - PRESHOW RITUALS

In this Preshow Rituals segment, the pop artist, Estella Dawn, reveals what she does before taking the stage. You can check out the rituals below:

Oh, absolutely — the chaos is real, but it’s structured chaos.

I always start with a vocal warm-up. If I don’t, there’s a 100% chance I’ll sound like a dying kettle halfway through the first chorus. So I make weird noises for a solid 20–30 minutes: lip trills, hums, weird little vowel sirens — basically, I sound like a malfunctioning printer backstage. It’s not cute, but it works. Then I go through this mental rollercoaster where I’m like, “I got this,” followed by, “Wait… what if I forget all the lyrics and explode?” So I take a few minutes to stretch, breathe, and panic just enough to stay sharp.

Then the fun really begins: I always have to pee right before I go on stage. Even if I just went. It’s like my nervous system says, “Oh, you’re about to do something important? Let’s make it weird.” I also carry this tiny crystal with me — not because I’m deeply woo-woo, but because it’s shiny and helps me pretend I have my life together. And just before I step out, I whisper “let’s go” like I’m walking into the octagon. Is it over-the-top? Maybe. But it works.

Once I hit the stage, the nerves melt into adrenaline, and everything clicks. The lights, the crowd, the sound — it all becomes this focused blur where I feel completely present. But the moments leading up to that? Total chaos meets mini-meditation meets bathroom relay. That’s the ritual. Rock and roll, baby. 😅

Keep up with Estella Dawn on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Undeath - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2086 [VIDEO]

On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the death metal band, Undeath, while on "Chaos & Carnage 2025" with Dying Fetus, Cradle of Filth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, Vomit Forth, and Corpse Pile. Undeath is currently supporting their newest song releases, Enter Patient and Endless Graveyard. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - May 9, 2025
Location - Radius in Chicago, IL

Keep up with Undeath on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Half Me - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2085 [VIDEO]

On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the metalcore band, Half Me, while on tour with Upon A Burning Body, Left to Suffer, King 810, and Bury My Demons. Half Me is currently supporting their newest EP, Opium. You can check watch the video below:

VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - May 4, 2025
Location - Chicago, IL

Keep up with Half Me on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Carolyn - DREAM TOUR

In this Dream Tour segment, the punk band, The Carolyn, reveals who they would want on their ultimate tour lineup. You can check out their picks below:

If I could put together my dream tour, no limits, it’d be NOFX, Tired Radio, and Little Low. Three bands that mean a lot to me in very different ways, and all ones that would be a privilege to share a stage with. Fortunately, two of these bands are not entirely out of the realm of possibility. So fingers crossed!

NOFX
This one’s easy. NOFX was my gateway into punk rock. They were a band that instantly resonated with me — not just the music, but the attitude, and humor above all else. They’ve been a constant presence in my life since I was a teenager, and honestly, they’re still probably my favorite band. There's not a whole lot to say for this one, other than I'm glad I got to see them when they toured the South.

Tired Radio
Tired Radio is also one of my favorite bands, period. I’m lucky enough to call Tony a friend — and even luckier that he features on our upcoming record, Pyramid Scheme of Grief. His voice brings exactly the kind of emotional weight we were going for. Having them on tour would be the raddest of times.

Little Low
Little Low is one of those bands that just gets it. Their songs are catchy without being shallow, emotional without being over the top; they are in the Goldilocks zone of emo and pop punk for sure. Christine has a knack for turning really personal lyrics into big, memorable moments without it ever feeling forced. She also sings on our new record, which I’m still really stoked about. Having them on tour would make every night feel like a proper celebration of the kind of music that got us into this in the first place.

Keep up with The Carolyn at their website, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Brooke Alexx - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2084

Obscura - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2083

The Suicide Machines’ Rich Tschirhart - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 585

Melrose Avenue - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2082

Brooke Alexx - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2084 [VIDEO]

Brooke Alexx - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2084 [VIDEO]

Amanda Ayala - PRESHOW RITUALS

Amanda Ayala - PRESHOW RITUALS