Live music is back! Today I start a series of episodes featuring the people that make these shows happen. The Crew are everything to a tour and I've gathered some of the best in their field. Hoogie (Shinedown), Scott Davis (Daughtry/Disturbed), Jimi Storey (Halsey/Grouplove) and Andy Robicheau (Barenaked Ladies) all stop by to talk about the touring they have done this year after being some of the first people back on tour since the pandemic began!

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Touring Roundtable - The Crew - w/ Hoogie on the Road (Shinedown), Scott Davis (Daughtry/Disturbed), Andy Robicheau (Barenaked Ladies), Jimi Storey (Halsey)

Brenton is NOT on Tour anymore having wrapped up a week ago. I found myself in a funny situation where I needed to get home by "Thanksgiving" and faced with a lot of the same circumstances our friends Neal Page and Del Griffith faced in the Thanksgiving movie that shares the title of this episode! Season 3 launches with my adventures through America to get home, the challenges we face travelling now and what happens when there is a death in the family and you gotta call an audible? All this and more on the weeks show!

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

I'm back on tour! I've been getting a lot of questions about what it's like out here so I dive into that. Also, I had a day off Sept 11 in NYC on the 20th Anniversary of the attacks and I give you a break down of my day and more!

Back on Tour, New York on Sept 11 and more!

It's that time! The lake is calling, the campfire raging and kids needing things to do! In this quick wrap up I ask you what you are doing this summer, thank some sponsors and have a little chat. The podcast returns in Sept when I Brenton will actually be "On Tour" again!

Summer Break!

Live music is back! This means I'll actually be "On Tour" as per the title of this podcast. What does this mean for you the ticket holder? What does this mean for the artist? Are you excited to see live music again? What was your favourite show? All this and more in this week's episode!

Concerts are back! What does it all mean?

The Province of British Colombia  is moving to Phase 3 of our restart plan July 1. What does that mean? Also, the new Soprano's prequel trailer for "The Many Saints of Newark" dropped today and I give my thoughts and I provide a COVID health update on myself, you may just be surprised on my prognosis!

B.C.'s Restart Plan (Phase 3), Soprano's Prequel Trailer, Back on Tour!

World Aeropress Champion and coffee roaster Tim Wendelboe returns to the show for an update on the coffee business, life in Oslo, Norway and what's next for his company?

Tim Wendelboe

Corinne Lea is Owner/Operator of Vancouver's storied Rio Theatre. After raising over Eight Million dollars during their "Save the Rio" campaign through the help of local fundraising and names like Kevin Smith and Ryan Reynolds, Corinne was able to plant her foot firmly into the Vancouver movie, music, and performance scene. Then, the Pandemic hit and threatened to destroy all the amazing work that was done and potentially close the theatre. How did Corinne and her team adjust? How competitive is the Movie Theatre business with Cineplex controlling the market? What's next or small theatres like the Rio and others? Plus, Corinne talks about her alter-ego "Shameless Lee" her Burlesque performer and what's next for that scene?

Corinne Lea (Rio Theatre Vancouver)

Today the Province of British Columbia, Canada announced their restart plan for the rest of 2021. In this quick 10 min "Espresso Shot" I cover off the basics of the plan as well as give you my quick favourite's for coffee, region and brand!

B.C.'s restart plan

Frank Sidoris (Slash/Mammoth WVH) returns to the podcast to chat coffee, balancing playing In two major rock bands, life since we last chatted and he plays the "Espresso Shot" game featuring his favourite coffee bean, places, and myths!

Frank Sidoris (Guitarist w/ Slash ft Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators & Mammoth WVH)

Karen Bliss (Canadian Correspondent for Billboard/Founder of Samaritan Mag) makes her return to the show to talk coffee, music, life and more! How has life changed for one of music's busiest journalists? How has her coffee intake changed? Is BillC10 going to help or hinder how Canadians get their online content and what might be next for the concert world? All this plus Karen plays the "Espresso Shot" and challenges Brent to drink only instant coffee for a week? Is he in?

Karen Bliss (Canadian Correspondent - Billboard, Founder - Samaritan Mag)

Jessica Castillo (Coffee Dates with Jess Podcast) joins the show today to discuss her podcast that also explores coffee culture and the people within it. Also, Jess talks about her personal "Journey For Java" that started at just 10 years old, her training as a Barista and what she learned in the process, life in Las Vegas including her favourite spots for coffee and what's next for her and the podcast Including some breaking news!

Jessica Castillo ( Coffee Dates with Jess Podcast)

John Guarnieri (Spear Talk Podcast, Silver Spear Security, Former Secret Service Agent) joins me this week to discuss it all. John now spends his days protecting bands like Nickelback and Shinedown on tour while tasting coffee from around the world In the process. What are some of his favourites? What kind of coffee does Barack Obama drink? What's next for the world of rock? We break it all down this week on the Journey for Java Podcast.

John Guarnieri (Coffee and the Secret Service)

Juan Bagnell (somegagdetguy.com) stops by this week to talk tech and coffee! How do these two things go together? Juan breaks down his personal Journey for Java with us, his favourite coffee to drink and gives us some great tech advise along the way. Also, we talk the demise of LG and their phone division, what kind of gear does Juan recommend in both coffee and electronics, he plays the "Espresso Shot" game and so much more!

Juan Bagnell (somegadgetguy.com)

Brent Fitz (Slash, Toque, Gene Simmons) returns to the podcast to talk all things coffee! Touring around the world feeds Brent's coffee addiction and we discuss about some of his favourite coffee places and stories from around the world. Growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada how did Brent start his "Journey for Java" and who were the people that helped him find this universally loved drink? Plus, what's new in his world and how is he keeping sane during the current state of the world?

Brent Fitz (Slash, Toque, Gene Simmons Band)

The Brenton On Tour Podcast is my weekly podcast series focusing on coffee, music, travel and life! Join me as I search for the best stories, people, music, food and tales from around the globe that aim to educate, entertain and hopefully inspire you to always live the best life you can possibly live!

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