Introduction and Guest Overview

Kelly's Journey to America

Life on Tour and Personal Insights

The Journey to Becoming a Musician

Navigating the Music Industry

Balancing Life and Career

Kelly Appleton is a session and touring guitarist who has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Beth Ditto, Tricky, Nicola Roberts, and Craig David. Kelly shares her journey from the UK to the US, the challenges she faced in the music industry, and how she found community and opportunities in LA. They discuss her love for touring, the balance between work and personal life, and the importance of staying adaptable and resourceful. Kelly also talks about the benefits of running while on tour, dealing with rejection, and the influence of various musical genres on her style. This inspiring conversation sheds light on the life of a musician on the road and the intricacies of maintaining a career in the ever-evolving world of music.

Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction and Guest Overview
[00:57] Kelly's Journey to America
[04:31] Life on Tour and Personal Insights
[24:34] The Journey to Becoming a Musician
[26:41] Navigating the Music Industry
[34:08] Balancing Life and Career

Connect with Kelly:
@kellyappletonguitar
Kelly's Website

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Kelly Appleton is a session and touring guitarist who has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Beth Ditto, Tricky, Nicola Roberts, and Craig David. Kelly shares her journey from the UK to the US, the challenges she faced in the music industry, and how she found community and opportunities in LA. They discuss her love for touring, the balance between work and personal life, and the importance of staying adaptable and resourceful. Kelly also talks about the benefits of running while on tour, dealing with rejection, and the influence of various musical genres on her style. This inspiring conversation sheds light on the life of a musician on the road and the intricacies of maintaining a career in the ever-evolving world of music.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>[00:00] Introduction and Guest Overview</li>
<li>[00:57] Kelly's Journey to America</li>
<li>[04:31] Life on Tour and Personal Insights</li>
<li>[24:34] The Journey to Becoming a Musician</li>
<li>[26:41] Navigating the Music Industry</li>
<li>[34:08] Balancing Life and Career</li>
</ul>
Connect with Kelly:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kellyappletonguitar/">@kellyappletonguitar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.kellyappletonguitar.com">Kelly's Website</a></li>
</ul>
Join Our Community for Exclusive Content &amp; More!
Follow Janine on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">https://instagram.com/j9richards</a>
Official Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast</a>
Join us on Q101 Chicago: <a href="https://instagram.com/q101chicago">https://instagram.com/q101chicago</a>
Support the show:
<ul>
<li>Share this episode to help our community grow!</li>
<li>Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.</li>
<li>Review us on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—your feedback is crucial for our improvement!</li>
</ul>
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.

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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