I sat down with Tour Manager Sam Haumesser and we discuss how he found Aqueous, how he got his job, and most importantly talk some funny stories about the band. Sam gives us a unique peak at what Aqueous is like behind the stage.
I catch up with Mike Gantzer about what exactly is an Aqueous show, we recap Summer and look forward to Fall, opening and headlining Party in the Park, segues, Mike’s guitars, writing new songs and answer some fan questions. This episode is jam packed with good stuff!
Color Wheel is here! I welcome Mike Gantzer for a truly epic track by track breakdown of every track from the new Aqueous album Color Wheel. Come here the entire album, what the songs are about, and how they got written. Take a unique behind the scenes look at this fantastic album!
In Episode Six I sit down with Ryan Bress the Front of the House Manager. He is the man behind both the sound and the lights for Aqueous. Ryan talks about his career, working with Aqueous and what we can expect from the light rig on the upcoming tour. He loves his job!!!
In my interview with Evan McPhaden, we talk about where Aqueous has come and where it is going. We get into Evan’s influences, talk about him cutting his hair, Jamcruise, and finally break down his playing and discuss some deep jamming. Photo by: DC Music Review-Jason Herman
In Episode 4, I bring you a new format. In the Memo Jams episodes, I will be highlighting some of my favorite Aqueous Jams. In this episode we play 12/15/2017 Columbus, OH “Don’t Do It” and “Benny and the Jets”, 12/16/2017 Pittsburgh, PA “Random Company” and kick it old school with 05/18/2012 Jenna Switzer’s House […]
In Episode 3, I sat down with guitarist/keyboardist Dave Loss. We talk about Dave’s experience on Jam Cruise, selling out NYE at Town Ballroom, what it’s like to play two instruments, sleeping, and what has led to Aqueous jamming deeper.
In Episode 2, I sat down with drummer Rob Houk. We discuss Rob’s influences, what led him to Aqueous, and how he is enjoying life with the band he once said “I would like to play music with.”
In Episode 1, I sat down with lead guitarist Mike Gantzer. We discuss Mike’s influences growing up, how everyone met in Aqueous, some funny stories on other band members, the introduction of new drummer Rob Houk, how setlists are constructed, headling vs. opening slots, and all of Mike’s incredible weekend at Summer Camp.