In this episode of "The Adventures of Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Devin and Dave from the band Emery. They discuss their experiences playing at major festivals like Louder Than Life and Aftershock, reflect on the evolution of festival culture from the Warped Tour days to now, and dive into the band’s longevity, creative process, and recent releases. The conversation is filled with stories from the road, insights into band dynamics, and advice for both musicians and fans.Main Topics Covered
- Emery's experience with Danny Wimmer festivals (Louder Than Life, Aftershock)
- The story behind getting booked for these festivals
- Comparison between new festival experiences and the old Warped Tour days
- The importance of artist-friendly environments
- Balancing family life and touring
- Longevity and chemistry within the band
- Recent releases: new single and album details
- Evolving creatively while celebrating their fanbase
- Thoughts on changing music industry and backstage culture
Key Discussions & StoriesBooking Festival Shows via Personal Touch
- Devin shares a unique story about being asked by their booking agent to make a personalized video for a festival booker who was an Emery fan, which led to the band being invited to two major festivals 00:47.
Comparing Festival Experiences
- Dave and Devin contrast their current festival experiences, highlighting the professional support, great organization, and artist comfort at modern festivals like Aftershock vs. the unpredictable, DIY chaos of Warped Tour in the mid-2000s 01:39, 03:13.
Family, Comfort, and Touring
- The importance of welcoming festival environments to bands with families: Devin discusses the challenges of leaving family behind and the value of a supportive festival atmosphere 02:20.
Warped Tour Nostalgia and Growth
- Dave reflects on Warped Tour’s unpredictable scheduling and how it shaped their early career, compared to today’s organized events 03:13, 04:57.
- Devin and Pipeman share their thoughts on how festival professionalism has evolved and how backstage environments are far less wild than in the past 05:33.
Longevity and Chemistry in Emery
- Devin talks about the fun factor, mutual understanding, and growth that keep the band motivated after so many years together 06:14.
- Dave speaks on appreciating the specialness of lasting band relationships and dedicated fans 07:13.
Creative Evolution and Fan Relationships
- Discussion around Emery’s recent single (released 9/11) and latest album, including their philosophy of creative experimentation and not being afraid to change styles 07:58.
- Pipeman and Dave talk about the changing nature of inspiration and the importance of being true to themselves creatively, with nods to past albums still being available for fans 08:49.
Notable Quotes
- "We can show up, it's like a mini vacation." — Dave 01:55
- "It has to be fun or else it's not worth it because we are missing some things at home that are very valuable as well." — Devin 06:28
- "If you play what you like and what you want to play, you will gather your tribe anyway." — Pipeman 08:34
- "Those albums exist. They're still there. You can listen to them and we still play those songs so we can explore and experiment and do different things and keep us vibrant and alive." — Dave 08:51
- "Inspiration changes constantly and it just hopefully keeps you fresh." — Devin 09:49
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Emery official website: emerymusic.com08:30
- Current tour with Chiodos and Under Oath 08:25
- Recent album released August/September; new single dropped on 9/11 07:58
- Danny Wimmer Festivals: Louder Than Life, Aftershock 00:36
Pipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour.
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