Starting in music and first big tours

Challenges of touring & financial management

Maintaining personal relationships and balanci

Adam Wayne is a touring and session bassist who has worked with Jenny Lewis, Greta Morgan, and members of bands like Family of Geniuses, Springtime Carnivore, and Hellogoodbye among others. In this episode, Adam shares his journey through the music industry and discusses the realities of life on the road, the importance of financial planning, and managing band dynamics. His insights and personal experiences highlight the importance of open communication and adaptability in navigating the music business.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:01:34] - Interview Part 1: Starting in music and first big tours
[00:14:31] - Interview Part 2: The challenges of touring and financial management
[00:42:19] - Interview Part 3: Maintaining personal relationships and balancing life

In this episode, you'll learn about:
Strategies for balancing personal relationships while on tour
The importance of clear and upfront communication about finances in the music industry
Managing the highs and lows of touring life and staying grounded

Connect with Adam:
@adamwithpicture
@villekullaband
@familyofgeniuses 

Join our community for exclusive content, engaging discussions, and the first look at our events and giveaways!
@j9richards
@thetourlifepodcast
@q101chicago

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Adam Wayne is a touring and session bassist who has worked with Jenny Lewis, Greta Morgan, and members of bands like Family of Geniuses, Springtime Carnivore, and Hellogoodbye among others. In this episode, Adam shares his journey through the music industry and discusses the realities of life on the road, the importance of financial planning, and managing band dynamics. His insights and personal experiences highlight the importance of open communication and adaptability in navigating the music business.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>[00:00] - Introduction</li>
<li>[00:01:34] - Interview Part 1: Starting in music and first big tours</li>
<li>[00:14:31] - Interview Part 2: The challenges of touring and financial management</li>
<li>[00:42:19] - Interview Part 3: Maintaining personal relationships and balancing life</li>
</ul>
In this episode, you'll learn about:
<ul>
<li>Strategies for balancing personal relationships while on tour</li>
<li>The importance of clear and upfront communication about finances in the music industry</li>
<li>Managing the highs and lows of touring life and staying grounded</li>
</ul>
Connect with Adam:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/adamwithpicture">@adamwithpicture</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/villekullaband">@villekullaband</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/familyofgeniuses ">@familyofgeniuses </a></li>
</ul>
Join our community for exclusive content, engaging discussions, and the first look at our events and giveaways!
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">@q101chicago</a></li>
</ul>
Support the show:
<ul>
<li>Share this podcast episode with your network and help us grow our community.</li>
<li>Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to not miss our future episodes.</li>
<li>Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify; your feedback helps us improve and reach a broader audience.</li>
</ul>
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.
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Join 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, @thetourlifepodcast, and @q101chicago. 

Join 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 <a href="http://www.instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a>.

A weekly podcast featuring backstage conversations with music industry pros about life on and off the road. Discover what it's really like to work behind the scenes with your favorite artists, and map out your road to a successful, happy, and healthy career.

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