![Grayscale - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2147 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/Grayscale-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the pop rock band, Grayscale, while on Our Last Night’s “The Final Tour” with Wind Walkers. Grayscale is currently supporting their newest album, The Hart. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - August 9, 2025
Location - Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Grayscale on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Dream Tour segment, the country/Americana artist, Chloe Hoecker, shares which artists she would love to tour with. You can check out her dream lineup below:
If I could go out on tour with anybody, the lineup would be enough to make me faint. I’d probably stick with the modern artists, especially the ladies. They know more than anyone what touring in this day and age is like, and how much different it must be as a woman in the industry.
With that being said, Kaitlin Butts and Sierra Ferrell would be top of the list for me. I’ve been lucky enough to see both perform live, and their touring schedules have been insane these past couple of years. These ladies know how to command a crowd and keep their attention. The theatrics of their performances and brand pique my interest as well. That’s what keeps me from adding any artists from back in the day to this list. I don’t think performances in country music used to be as theatrical as they are now, and I appreciate all the thought and time put into stage decorations and a bit of choreography.
If I ever got the chance to hit the road with either of these two ladies, no doubt I’d take it. They know the ins and outs of life on the road, putting up with an otherwise all male band, maintaining and utilizing touring for their social media presence, and staying true to themselves when pressure gets high and sleep gets low. I’d be lucky to share a stage with these powerhouse performers any day.
Keep up with Chloe Hoecker on Website.
![The Frights’ Mikey Carnevale - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 598 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/The-Frights-Mikey-Carneval-Gear-Masters-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Mikey Carnevale, vocalist/guitarist of the surf punk band, The Frights, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on the Ready When You Are Tour with Flycatcher, Remo Drive, Liily, and Buddha Trixie. The Frights is currently supporting their newest album, Ready When You Are. You can watch the video below:
PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Rosewoodgod Electric Guitar
Fender Twin Reverb Guitar Amplifier
Fender Acoustasonic Series Acoustic Amplifier
Fender Paramount Series Acoustic Guitar
Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal
TC Electronic Polytune Tuner Pedal
Fulltone Full-Drive 2 V2 Overdrive Pedal
MXR Reverb Pedal
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 8, 2025
Location - Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with The Frights on Facebook and Instagram.
![Dark Angel - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2146 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/Dark-Angel-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the thrash metal band, Dark Angel, while on the “Extinction Level Event North America 2025” tour with Sacred Reich, Hirax, VIO-LENCE, Midnight, Void, and Interceptor. Dark Angel is currently supporting their newest album, Extinction Level Event. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 3, 2025
Location - Reggies in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Dark Angel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Crazy Tour Stories segment, the indie pop artist, philine, shares a memorable experience from a tour across Germany. You can check out the story below:
A little over a year ago, my band and I had the chance to open for a German band called Provinz, joining them on tour all across Germany. Since we were on a tight budget, our tour manager booked us Airbnbs in every city we stopped in, trying to spend roughly the same amount each night. That’s when we learned something crucial about traveling, money stretches very differently depending on where you are.
Out in the countryside, in the middle of nowhere, we’d pull up to these surprisingly beautiful, cozy Airbnbs, big rooms, quiet views, maybe even a friendly cat or two waiting at the door. But the moment we hit a big city, spending that same amount got us… well, let’s just say, a different kind of experience.
One night we stayed in a guy’s apartment who collected the weirdest art, every corner had some funky animal sculpture staring back at you. Another night, the walls were completely covered in pen drawings, floor to ceiling, like someone had their kids turn the whole place into a giant sketchbook. And there was that unforgettable night when we had to crash on a couch next to the smoking area, we basically slept in a cloud of nicotine.
By the end of the week, we’d figured it out, if you’re staying in the countryside, your budget goes far. But in the city? You’d better add a few zeros if you want to sleep somewhere that doesn’t smell like cigarettes and existential dread.
Keep up with philine on Website, Instagram, and Spotify.
![VANA - STAGE THREADS Ep. 10 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/VANA-Stage-Threads-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Stage Threads”, dark pop artist, VANA, shows you her stage outfits and discusses how their style connects to her music and the stories behind the clothing she wears during performances. VANA is currently supporting her newest single, Pray. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 4, 2025
Location - House of Blues in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Vana on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
![Sun Room - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2145 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/Sun-Room-Bus-Invaders-ICON-_2_.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the indie rock band, Sun Room, while on their fall 2025 North American tour. Sun Room is currently supporting their newest EP, Ritual of Chaos. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 18, 2025
Location - Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Sun Room on Instagram and Twitter.
In this Dream Tour segment, the pop and R&B artist, Jordan Anthony, reveals who he would want on his ultimate tour lineup. You can check out his picks below:
Ok well basically I’m going to put all my pop gods into a lineup. Bruno Mars will come out first and get the party started, I’ll cry my eyes out while screaming “Talking to the Moon.”
Then Tate McRae will pop out and lowkey steal the show. I’ll just be in absolute awe for the whole set. Her and her music are my not so guilty pleasure.
Then we’ll slow things down a bit with the ballad king Lewis Capaldi, who I just love with all my heart to be honest, and in my musical fantasy he invites me up on stage to sing “Forget Me” with him.
Then it’s time for my Bieber fever to be exposed as Justin Bieber closes the show, brings out Ed Sheeran for “I Don’t Care” (who I also absolutely love), and ends with, in my opinion, one of the greatest songs ever, “Ghost.” And I go home questioning everything about music whilst it probably being the greatest night of my life.
Can anyone make this happen?
Keep up with Jordan Anthony on Instagram and TikTok.
![Vision Video - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2144 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/Vision-Video---Bus-Invaders---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the post-punk goth rock band, Vision Video, while on their fall 2025 North America tour. Vision Video is currently supporting their newest album, Modern Horror. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - September 24, 2025
Location - Bottom Lounge in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Vision Video on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
In this Crazy Tour Stories segment, the rock band, DAME, shares a heartfelt story from lead singer Veronica Swift about a moment on the road that changed everything. You can check out the story below:
From DAME lead singer, songwriter, and creative mastermind Veronica Swift...
There comes a time in every touring artist’s career where we begin to grow road weary and so tired that we question our life choices. Having grown up in a jazz musician family, I was raised on the road with Mom and Dad, late nights, early mornings, having to fit in the backseat of the Subaru among the gear and amps, sleeping in green rooms, even an upright bass case once in Amsterdam. It was just as much a way of life as growing up speaking English, it wasn’t “cool” or “awesome,” it just was. So of course it made sense that at age nine I would start performing with my parents.
I was always a performer, no matter the genre or the stage, but as a young kid, you’re not thinking about how your choices will impact your career decades down the road. Before I knew it, at age eighteen, I already had a growing fan base of older white haired jazz lovers, and the jazz industry had its eyes on me. By twenty three, I was signed to a jazz label, management, booking, and off on a whirlwind jazz career touring with my trio and other jazz legends. It all happened so fast that I didn’t even have a chance to check in with myself. I saw my dreams of singing my own original rock music fading in the rearview mirror.
By 2018, I had all but consigned myself to following the jazz career path, even though it wasn’t who I truly was or what I wanted for myself. I kept my head down, drank most nights, and like a good girl, never questioned the people who were moving my career forward. I was working so much that I was constantly sick, exhausted, depressed, burnt out, and run down. I didn’t know how to say no or draw healthy boundaries for myself or my time. I took every gig that came in.
It got so bad that I recall one instance in 2018. I played a show in San Francisco, and right after the show, I rushed to catch a twelve hour midnight flight to Shanghai, China. On this particular flight, I was in the very back row, middle seat. Upon arrival, we were put on a train and went straight from the airport to the gig, and the gig was a double show night with five nights in a row following that day. As I sat on the train heading into Shanghai, drenched in my sweaty travel clothes, hair a complete mess, muscles aching from a sleepless, no recline flight, surrounded by non English speakers in a country and culture I knew barely anything about, not entirely sure if I was going to make the gig on time, I definitely questioned my life choices. What if I had started a rock and roll band instead? What if I had followed my dreams and left New York City for L.A. sooner? What if I bought that house in Virginia and married my ex? Does what I’m doing mean anything to anyone?
It wasn’t until I heard a voice on that train full of Chinese locals say, “Excuse me, are you Veronica Swift?” that time stopped, and all the alternate realities of my life collided for this one moment. A twenty something Chinese girl came over and sat next to me. She told me she had seen me at Umbria Fest that summer, that she was studying at the Berklee summer program, and that my performance and master class really helped her. She was coming to see me in Shanghai that night. I couldn’t believe my eyes and ears. It was almost as if the powers that be sent her to remind me that what I'm doing does matter, and that I'm on the right track.
Since then, I decided not to let anything hold me back from following my dreams. Now here I am, seven years later, I have my rock band, live in L.A., and have started a new life with my rockstar idol and crush from when I was a kid. Nothing stops this train.
Keep up with DAME on Website, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, and Amazon Music.
![PeelingFlesh’s Joe Pelletier - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 597 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/PeelingFlesh---Joe-Pelletier---Gear-Masters---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Gear Masters”, Joe Pelletier, drummer of the slam band, PeelingFlesh, shows off the gear that he uses onstage, while on tour with Lorna Shore, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Shadow of Intent. PeelingFlesh is currently supporting their newest album, PF Radio 2. You can watch the video below:
PLAY THE SAME GEAR:
Crush Sublime 2018 Gold Wrap Drum Kit (10″, 12″, and 16″ Toms)
Honest Abe 14″x7.5″ Cast Iron Snare Drum
Evans Black Chrome Snare Drumhead
Remo Pinstripe Drumheads for Toms
Two-Ply Bass Drumhead with Kick Patch
Volta Innovations Double Bass Drum Pedal
Trick Pro1-V Beaters
Gibraltar Drum Rack
Shure Beta 57A Snare Microphone
SE Electronics SE8 Pencil Condenser Microphones
SE Electronics V Beat Microphones
SE Electronics Kick Drum Microphone
Roland RT-30K Kick Trigger
Roland TM-2 Trigger Module
ProMark 5B Hickory Drumsticks
Zildjian 18″ Oriental China Cymbal
Zildjian 18″ A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal
Zildjian 19″ A Custom Projection Crash Cymbal
Zildjian Z Custom Ride Cymbal
Zildjian 19″ Ultra Hammered China Cymbal
Zildjian 14″ A Custom Hi-Hats
Zultan F5 Bell Cymbal
Zildjian 6″ Mini Splash Cymbal
Zildjian 10″ Splash Cymbal
DB25 Cable
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - October 23, 2025
Location - The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL
Keep up with PeelingFlesh on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
![hannah bahng - BUS INVADERS Ep. 2143 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/hannah-bahng---Bus-Invaders---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Bus Invaders”, we take you inside the touring vehicle of the alternative pop artist, hannah bahng, while on The Misunderstood Tour. hannah bahng is currently supporting her newest EP, The Misunderstood EP. You can watch the video below:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - November 7, 2025
Location - House of Blues in Chicago, IL
Keep up with Hannah Bahng on Instagram and Twitter.
In this Tour Tips segment, the pop/R&B artist, Jill Marie Cooper, shares her advice for life on the road. You can check out her tips below:
My first tour tip would be to always bring a neck pillow for traveling. I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve forgotten to bring this (despite the fact that I own two). The more sleep you can get while being on the road, the better. Keep in mind that you’ll probably feel more tired being away from home, so your body will thank you for getting in those cheeky extra winks whenever and wherever you can!
My second tip—and I can’t stress this enough—is hydration, hydration, hydration! This doesn’t mean you can’t get your caffeine fix, but because of the amount of time you’re spending on tour buses, in cars, random hotels, and venues, you’ll often be subjected to poor heating, or worse still, no heating, air-conditioning, and environmental factors out of your control. Especially when moving through different temperatures city to city, you have to be extra diligent about keeping hydrated. For every coffee or caffeinated drink, have at least one glass of water. Also, take your vitamins—your body needs to be taken care of!
My third tip would be to keep your spiritual life and nervous system regulated. For me, this means spending time with God every morning and praying every day. Whether it’s praying, taking a few minutes to breathe deeply and practice mindfulness, or simply affirming yourself daily, it’s important in the chaotic nature of touring to take this time for you. You’re a human being—not a robot—after all!
I would also say to keep in contact with loved ones and not forget to stay connected while on tour. From experience, when I’ve failed to do this, I inevitably have a little meltdown. The stress of being away from home for any extended amount of time means you need the sense of normality that speaking with people who know you well brings!
Keep up with Jill Marie Cooper on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and her website.
![The Head and The Heart’s Tyler Williams - STAGE THREADS Ep. 9 [VIDEO]](https://www.digitaltourbus.com/content/images/2025/12/The-Head-and-The-Heart---Tyler-Williams---Stage-Threads---ICON--2-.webp){kind=icon}
On this episode of DTB’s “Stage Threads”, Tyler Williams, drummer 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:
VIDEO INFO:
Film Date - August 8, 2025
Location - The Salt Shed in Chicago, IL
Keep up with The Head and The Heart on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
