In this episode, the amazing, electric, energetic and downright awesome The Damn Truth join Dawg and Gus to discuss their experiences and influences in the music industry. They talk about how they met and formed the band, their collaboration with producer Bob Rock, and their musical inspirations. They also share their thoughts on the current state of the music industry and the challenges they face as musicians. The conversation covers various topics including the challenges of being a musician, the impact of touring on mental health, the influence of location on a music career, the interpretation of songs by listeners, and the preference for music from the 80s and 90s. The guests also discuss their new single and upcoming tours.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Band Formation

03:00 Working with Bob Rock

06:10 Musical Influences

10:05 The Future of the Music Industry

13:28 Creating Memorable Live Experiences

16:20 Touring with Notable Artists

24:45 Pre-Show Rituals

30:35 The Difficulties of Being a Musician

30:54 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Musician

32:23 The Impact of Touring on Mental Health

35:10 The Influence of Location on a Music Career

38:13 The Interpretation of Songs by Listeners

50:08 The Love for Music from the 80s and 90s

56:07 New Single and Upcoming Tours