The Jesea Lee Show #13 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)
Aug 10, 2023
Jaret Reddick, the charismatic frontman of Bowling For Soup, dives into the story behind their iconic hit '1985' and reflects on how it transformed from SR-71's original into a pop punk anthem. He shares his thoughts on pissing off the nu-metal genre and offers sage advice for emerging bands. Jaret also discusses his evolving career, balancing his roots in pop punk with new aspirations in Texas country music, and shares humorous insights about parenting in the music world.
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Adapt or Get Left Behind
- Musicians must adapt to social media for success in the modern music industry.
- It's essential to promote your music online since traditional touring alone isn't enough anymore.
Old-School Touring Stories
- Jaret describes booking gigs by cold-calling bars for cheap shows and gaining longtime friends.
- He reminisces on road-dogging as the real touring experience that is missing today.
Loss of Music Discovery in Shows
- Music discovery through local shows has vanished, changing concert attendance dynamics.
- Now, ticket sales rely heavily on artist draw, unlike past decades when attendees explored multiple bands.