I dont mean to post twice but I met you back when Terrible Things played the polish club, you were by far the nicest band person I have ever met, so welcoming
Love your channel Fred! Back around '08 I went to see Angels and Airwaves in Chicago at The Riviera, and The Color Fred was one of the openers. Dude, what a show! I recall running into you either before or after the show (I wanna say beforehand) and we chatted for just a brief moment. I'll always remember how polite and cool you were. My buddy Taylor encouraged me to reach out, and I was kinda iffy on it...not sure how'd you react. Was glad I did!! Anyways, love the vids and can't wait to get back out on the road again myself!
Awesome hearing you give a shout out to Milton Keynes, my hometown! I hadn’t discovered you guys at that point but it wasn’t long after so I’m still kicking myself to this day 😅 really hope you make it back to the U.K. some day, Fred. There’s a great local scene around our neck of the woods so here’s hoping 🤞
All really great tips man! I'm from SE OH originally, thats super cool you guys found a good spot in Dayton! I played many basement shows in Athens. It was a cool atmosphere
The Color Fred oh that’s awesome! Frank is a super cool guy and a fellow lefty! I remember stopping in one day and he had a lefty version of the all-rosewood George Harrison tele. It was so cool!
Absolutely love your work on Louder Now. I'm sure you probably hear that a lot. Also I just think it's super cool how your interacting with your youtube audience. I was wondering if you would down the line consider taking a look or reacting to music from the fans here. Cheers!
Awesome insight! I love the video about writing better lyrics I’d love to see a video about how to improve song writing I keep finding myself playing the same chord progressions over and over and similar strumming patterns. How can I break my habits and get my hands away from well worn paths on my guitar?
I know all to well the trials of tour. We toured consistently for years. Our Dayton, Ohio was Abilene, TX. We played a super rough show with a band called "the obvious" in Austin. Two weeks later that band called us to play their CD release in Abilene. After that show Abilene was easily the strongest city on tour. It was always our launch point. th-cam.com/video/SGL0a-uIgnE/w-d-xo.html
Abilene?! My dad lives there and from what he said and it felt like it was a pretty christian nothing happening here kind of town. That's nice to know, though, that Imma play a show one day in my dads town and prove him wrong.
You arent wrong about playing in front of a little amount of people. I recently had the pleasure of seeing you in Poughkeepsie NY in front of maybe 30 people but you guys played like you packed an arena. Easily one of my favorite shows and I hope you come back this way. Also had about a 40 minute conversation with you so your connection skills are on point. You only ended the conversation because the other guys packed your stuff and you were worried about them being pissed🤣
I met you back in manchester 2008 on the give it a name introduces tour! One of the nicest bands/front men Iv ever met to this day. I still hype up your cover of human nature to anyone that will listen 😂
My first tour was early last year and it was quite the experience. My band is sodaboxx, maybe you can check us out sometime and maybe even see us live sometime!
Here are a few additional tips for touring. It's preferable to go out with guys you get along with, especially if you're traveling in a van. Also, buy a big bag of Chex Mix from Costco or any snack you can munch on throughout the tour. And finally, save money by staying at fan's houses, preferable girls; not necessarily for sexual reasons, but they are generally more cleaner. By staying at others' houses you can, save on rooms, get a shower and maybe get a better exploration of the town you're in.
Really enjoying your channel and love your insights, and that’s too funny about the offspring guy, I graduated high school in 2006 so I remember when offspring was big but no one my age thinks back and talks about offspring but everyone still talks about where you want to be and louder now and we revisit and listen to those albums and it’s still solid music, I don’t have much desire at all to listen to pretty fly for a white guy haha he missed out for sure!
No need to drop names. I met him and he was not the nicest guy I ever met. Really bummed me out because I was a huge fan, and I still am. Noodles was super cool ans very nice!
Yea, a little bit of everything. But all music! I have Heading East Records, Diver Down Studios and I’m about to go on an acoustic tour across the whole country. Thanks for being here.
@TheColorFred Awesome, dude. We grew up kinda near eachother but in very difference places. Born and raised in Philly. You coming to Philly on the acoustic tour? I figured you are producing these days because I recall how much you said you learned during the recording of Louder Now at Barefoot.
He who shall not be named was just trying to keep’em separated
I guess he didn't want to come out and play with Fred
Guess the kid weren't alright that night
you guys!!! 🤣
Probably self esteem issues
Why don’t you guys go get a job!?
This video got 1 dislike. I’m guessing it was from Dexter Holland. 😝
Fred, you are getting me through quarantine. I don't know how I went so long without finding this channel. You are so rad brother
My friend is playing guitar now in the Offspring, sort of stands in the back and told me HE doesn't even get to talk to Dexter....
🤣 I’m not saying anything about that
Wow
I dont mean to post twice but I met you back when Terrible Things played the polish club, you were by far the nicest band person I have ever met, so welcoming
Thanks dude❤️
Tip #5! Lol
Love your channel Fred! Back around '08 I went to see Angels and Airwaves in Chicago at The Riviera, and The Color Fred was one of the openers. Dude, what a show! I recall running into you either before or after the show (I wanna say beforehand) and we chatted for just a brief moment. I'll always remember how polite and cool you were. My buddy Taylor encouraged me to reach out, and I was kinda iffy on it...not sure how'd you react. Was glad I did!! Anyways, love the vids and can't wait to get back out on the road again myself!
Thanks for still checking this out and being around after all these years!
You were nice to me when we met at Warped tour in Denver. 👍
Thanks so much! I hope we can meet again
Awesome hearing you give a shout out to Milton Keynes, my hometown! I hadn’t discovered you guys at that point but it wasn’t long after so I’m still kicking myself to this day 😅 really hope you make it back to the U.K. some day, Fred. There’s a great local scene around our neck of the woods so here’s hoping 🤞
I would come first chance I get to! Thanks man
Just found your channel this morning and I'm loving your perspectives
Thanks so much for being here Eve!
Diggin' the Van Halen - Diver Down in the background
VH forever!
I met Fred and the band in Hamtramack, Michigan and they were friendly as heck.
Love you Fred!
Thanks! Back atcha!
Hey Fred, I love your tips... As an old guitar player, every tip was on point.
All really great tips man! I'm from SE OH originally, thats super cool you guys found a good spot in Dayton! I played many basement shows in Athens. It was a cool atmosphere
I love Athens too! Which is what brought me there. Blue Eagle Guitars is a close friend of mine.
The Color Fred oh that’s awesome! Frank is a super cool guy and a fellow lefty! I remember stopping in one day and he had a lefty version of the all-rosewood George Harrison tele. It was so cool!
Eric Merrow I can’t believe you know Frank! Although, of course you do! He was my guitar teacher back in Philly for the first 6-7 years I played.
Fred I’ve got some tasteful riffs I’ve come up with during this quarantine. Can’t wait to hear the ones you got coming.
Yes, this has been a great time to make art happen. All those things we’ve been putting off for years
I'm not a touring musician, I'm just here for the stories 🙃
Glad you’re here!
@@TheColorFred thanks Fred! Éxito!
That was Brilliant Fred 👏
I agree whole heartedly, I also like to bring a few pairs of ear plugs for the shows and for sleeping after 👌
Thank you!! Ear plugs are a must! My ears have suffered from all the concerts.
Absolutely love your work on Louder Now. I'm sure you probably hear that a lot. Also I just think it's super cool how your interacting with your youtube audience. I was wondering if you would down the line consider taking a look or reacting to music from the fans here. Cheers!
Thank you for the kind words!
Yes, I could see doing that in the future, if enough people sent their music in. Good suggestion!
@@TheColorFred sign me up! Now where do I send you my band's music? 🤔
Awesome insight! I love the video about writing better lyrics I’d love to see a video about how to improve song writing I keep finding myself playing the same chord progressions over and over and similar strumming patterns. How can I break my habits and get my hands away from well worn paths on my guitar?
Thanks man! I do think that would make a great video. I’ll def give it some thought.
I know all to well the trials of tour.
We toured consistently for years. Our Dayton, Ohio was Abilene, TX. We played a super rough show with a band called "the obvious" in Austin. Two weeks later that band called us to play their CD release in Abilene. After that show Abilene was easily the strongest city on tour. It was always our launch point.
th-cam.com/video/SGL0a-uIgnE/w-d-xo.html
Yep! You know that whole deal then. Those were great years!
Abilene?! My dad lives there and from what he said and it felt like it was a pretty christian nothing happening here kind of town. That's nice to know, though, that Imma play a show one day in my dads town and prove him wrong.
Great video Fred! Thanks for these tips bro
Love making these. Thanks!
Dayton Ohio!!! I remember seeing you several times as a kid.
Dayton was like a 2nd home to me!
@@TheColorFred Fred you should totally be on my podcast!!! Ill only take a few minutes of your time 🤘
Fred I was just wondering if you can make a cover of Sleep? I have been playing that song on repeat. Thank you in advance if you can!
Dude, you're the best!
Thanks so much!!!
You arent wrong about playing in front of a little amount of people. I recently had the pleasure of seeing you in Poughkeepsie NY in front of maybe 30 people but you guys played like you packed an arena. Easily one of my favorite shows and I hope you come back this way. Also had about a 40 minute conversation with you so your connection skills are on point. You only ended the conversation because the other guys packed your stuff and you were worried about them being pissed🤣
Awesome video man. Subscribed 🙏
Thanks so much!!
My mind has been blown that you have replied 🤯
Fredddd you da man!
I met you back in manchester 2008 on the give it a name introduces tour! One of the nicest bands/front men Iv ever met to this day. I still hype up your cover of human nature to anyone that will listen 😂
My first tour was early last year and it was quite the experience. My band is sodaboxx, maybe you can check us out sometime and maybe even see us live sometime!
I would love to see anyone live right now! Let me know if you play Philly
@@TheColorFred will do!
You have a refreshing personality! haha
Awesome video! Thank you so much for the advice!
Thanks for watching 🔥🔥🔥
Loved this Fred, keep the stories coming! haha
"but I'm gonna tell you they weren't pretty fly"
So it's that dude from the Offspring
idk?
@@TheColorFred it was Mark McGrath right? ;)
Thank you! I really enjoy your videos ♥️
Thank you!! 🤘
Here are a few additional tips for touring. It's preferable to go out with guys you get along with, especially if you're traveling in a van. Also, buy a big bag of Chex Mix from Costco or any snack you can munch on throughout the tour. And finally, save money by staying at fan's houses, preferable girls; not necessarily for sexual reasons, but they are generally more cleaner. By staying at others' houses you can, save on rooms, get a shower and maybe get a better exploration of the town you're in.
The PoffSprang?!?!?!! Lol
lol the offspring hahah!
Haha 😆
Hahahah
Really enjoying your channel and love your insights, and that’s too funny about the offspring guy, I graduated high school in 2006 so I remember when offspring was big but no one my age thinks back and talks about offspring but everyone still talks about where you want to be and louder now and we revisit and listen to those albums and it’s still solid music, I don’t have much desire at all to listen to pretty fly for a white guy haha he missed out for sure!
I've always wondered what it was like to tour
nice tip fred.learn a lot from it
Nice tips dude!
Thanks for watching 👍
Sugar Ray or The Offspring, WHO DONE IT!
Lol!!! Idk?
That sounds like the offspring
Damn the shade (pun intended 😉)
Lol!
wow, im surprised that you guys have tour with Tom Delunge and Green Day
Must not Tom Delong did the photograph is proof album lol
@@dye182 he directed the music video for this photograph is proof.
Maybe he gotta get away?
😂
No need to drop names. I met him and he was not the nicest guy I ever met. Really bummed me out because I was a huge fan, and I still am. Noodles was super cool ans very nice!
What do you do for a living these days, Fred? Producer?
Just curious.
Yea, a little bit of everything. But all music! I have Heading East Records, Diver Down Studios and I’m about to go on an acoustic tour across the whole country. Thanks for being here.
@TheColorFred Awesome, dude. We grew up kinda near eachother but in very difference places. Born and raised in Philly. You coming to Philly on the acoustic tour? I figured you are producing these days because I recall how much you said you learned during the recording of Louder Now at Barefoot.
Rule #1 don’t tour with Andy Jackson opening for streetlight manifesto
It looks like the guy you're talking about saw this video. Check out the dislikes.... Lol
🤘🏽🤘🏽
Noodles can kiss it.
bahahaha
Can a person have a healthy sleep cycle on tour?
Offspring fucking sucks anyway.
The Offspring sucked anyway.
🤫... 😆
dexter wAs mean??? Lameeee