Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith Slam Dunk Festival 2023 (PVRIS, Underoath, Bowling For Soup, Hawthorne Heights, We Came As Romans, Flogging Molly, Real Friends, LØLØ)
May 31, 2023
Join Lynn Gunn from PVRIS, Aaron Gillespie of Underoath, Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup, JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights, and Dave King from Flogging Molly as they reflect on the electrifying Slam Dunk Festival. They share wild backstage stories, the emotional rollercoaster of live performances, and the thrill of connecting with fans post-pandemic. Expect discussions on exciting new music, culinary adventures, and the quirks of band names, all wrapped in laughter and nostalgia from the festival experience!
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Nervous First Real Friends Show
- Cody Muraro shared his first show nervousness with Real Friends, accidentally missing the song count-in and starting late.
- The band restarted the song mid-show, making it a memorable and funny story fans still recall.
Fans Embrace Real Friends' Evolution
- Fans accepted the new Real Friends vocalist with a mixture of old and new supporters enjoying both eras.
- The transition proved smoother than expected, highlighting fans' open-mindedness and love for the band's evolution.
Underoath's Best UK Show
- Underoath played their best UK show ever after a long gap of five years, surprising themselves with the crowd's enthusiasm.
- The band usually faced hit-or-miss attendance in the UK, making this show particularly special.