Where has Adam Neely Been?

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[seanrichards]

Speaking as Sungazer’s TM/FOH, the reason I work for these guys - and for others with a similar attitude - is because they are willing to do the work, are incredibly respectful to everyone they encounter, and never expect the people who work for/with them to do more than they do.

Doesn’t mean I don’t take a ton of things off their plate to make the tour easier - that’s my role - but there’s never a moment where ‘whatever it takes’ isn’t something everyone on the tour lives by.

I’ve a 35 year career behind me, meaning I’m much closer to the end of my career than the beginning, so if I had one tidbit of wisdom to pass along to young artists, it’s this attitude of owning the hard work and being kind/respectful that makes touring livable, and ultimately ‘successful’, even if success means having drinks after the last show and everyone knows they’d do it again with the same people in a heartbeat.

This is where it starts/ends, and it’s priceless.

[jessegreathouse]

I miss Adam's youtube videos popping up in my feed. 🥺

[sshrpe]

As I was sitting watching Adam talk to me while eating my bowl of cereal this morning, he suddenly said “if you’re watching me talk to you about music theory while you eat your bowl of cereal in the morning, you might not be interested in coming to see me play jazz fusion live” and I felt extremely called out. Especially as when Sungazer last played in my city (Manchester, UK) I really wasn’t sure if their music was something I wanted to go and see live. The good news is that I did get a ticket, really enjoyed the gig and would go again in a heartbeat.

Really lovely interview, the mutual respect and kindness between the two of you is lovely to see, and Mary I hope the tour goes really well!

[matejajezdic]

Loved this! Also, this is how you film a zoom interview! So many people just have the other person's video/audio straight from a screen capture and it sounds/looks awful. Good one!

[coolbluesman]

Mary deserves everything she's attained over these years. It's not for nothing we think of her in the same breath as Beato, Neely, Allen and ermm the other guys.

[UrbanGarden-rfop]

Having done a couple of hundred live gigs
in different genres I totally agree with the
importance of always doing your best, because:
1. You've already put in the work of getting to the venue
and setting up your equipment.
Why not enjoy the reason you did that, making music.
2. A really small audience is a great opportunity to try new stuff.
It's better to embarrass yourself in front of three people
than in front of three hundred.
3. One of the three people might be a journalist,  
a TV producer or a record company executive!

How nice to watch two people who enjoy listening
to each other and have a meaningful exchange of ideas.
I came for the short version but ended up watching the whole video.
Well done, both of you.

And Mary, they will love you, I'm sure of that.
✌✌

[DaveyDeSade]

I'm looking forward to the Cambridge gig. I saw Sungazer in Brighton last year but the highlight was seeing Adam staring dismissively at the breakfast buffet the next morning in the hotel I was staying in.

[MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Love this Mary. Big fan of Adam . Since I am a local level, weekender player, I love hearing about the
tour Stuff . BASS !

[hugorivera]

I really like that you guys are friends

[eyesofchild]

Lovely chat. As a non-touring musician, this dialogue was still super applicable! You both give of yourselves, and while there is profit to YouTube, it doesn’t diminish the deep integrity of your content sharing. In fact, you both have found the perfect balance of sharing yourselves with us honestly with integrity, within this crazy profession!!

[distantcomets]

Love this discussion and glad to see what's going on with @Adamneely as well. Reminds me of a great quote from Steve Miller - he said "I love music, I love playing, I basically play for free - but the venues pay me to load and unload my gear..."

[KristofferLislegaard]

Really appreciate this video! Lovely stuff! Gives me a reminder that document on tour and tell the story is a good approach.

[movingforwardLDTH]

Thanks to Adam Neely for leading the algorithm to introduce me to Mary. No clue yet what her music sounds like - that’s my next stop — but I came here to get updated on Adam and walked loving both ends of this conversation.

Also: everyone deserves to have a friend who loudly proclaims their wonderfulness like Adam does for Mary. ❤️

[BillDworske]

The reward is the time on stage. All the rest of your time is spent working towards that stage time. In my younger days, I travelled across the United States playing in Rock night clubs. We could play a full week or two straight at one club and move on to the next. Everything other than the time actually playing was lonely and difficult. We never starved so we were lucky. But, we weren't building any future, we had no health insurance or insurance on our two vans of equipment. We each had to determine our true commitment to being a real musician. 😉😉 And so it goes for every one of us figuring it all out...

[PhilKelley]

This is one of the things I like the most on YouTube - people helping other people like this. Obviously, the help Adam is giving Mary is applicable to any YouTube musician who wants to tour, but it is also interesting to someone like me who is a dedicated follower of both of them. My only criticism is that it was too long for me. For a YouTube content provider thinking about transitioning to a touring musician, I am sure it was fascinating. So, the beauty of YouTube is, I can ""Thanks", and leave at 47:38. (BTW, part of my reason for leaving is I saw Rick Beato posted a new video a few minutes ago. So, it is not just you. Love you guys.)

[fermisparadox]

I like Leland Sklar's approach of taking us on a tour of each venue. He literally walks through the bowels of each venue.

[oservoasafe]

for some reason i love having coffe while watching adam neely on youtube. he always has coffe with him as well

[ChicagoPadre]

THOUSAND DAYS!!! Enjoyed this "chat" and your "milestone"!! And of course you have heard this many times--your speaking voice is sooo lush, and comforting! And all us Americans a suckers for "European" accents!

You are blessed in many ways!! Good for YOU!! Keep on GOING!!! (psst--and you're not 'uneasy on the eyes"...either! 😎)

[BillBenzon]

Wonderful discussion. I played in a rhythm and blues band in upstate New York in the 1980s. In some ways we were on a perpetual tour. We played 3 weekends a month, every month and rehearsed once a week. We had a circuit of clubs we played, plus various other gigs. We divided responsibilities among band members and had a two-man road crew we worked with, with one of them as sound engineer. When things clicked, there's nothing like it.

[tadbonkers]

A very informative conversation as always.
The behind the scenes stuff is fascinating in the lead up to the shows.
I am finding myself nervous with energy for Mary and the tour's success.