Austin & the Syd Experience on Becoming a Music Festival Circuit Band (S1.Ep07)

Austin & the Syd Experience on Becoming a Music Festival Circuit Band (S1.Ep07)

Author: Nate Riggs September 14, 2024 Duration: 43:26

Check out Ep 07 of the Music Festivals Podcast where I talk with Austin Johnson and Syd Alexis about their band Austin & the Syd Experience and the path to becoming a festival band.

They preformed at #musicfestivals like Ohio Dreamfest, Hookahville, Columbus's ComFest recently. Austin even shares his experience preforming on the blues circuit and at one of the largest festivals in the country, SummerFest in Milwaukee, WI.

🗺️ Austin and Syd's musical upbringing and influences

🤔 Austins experience being raised around the Hookahville scene

🎥 Performing at #musicfestivals versus blues clubs

🎸 Experiences performing at #Comfest #Hookahville, and #summerfest

🎶 Upcoming gigs and their evolving music style

🔗 Links You Should Know 🔗

👉 Join the Neighborhood - https://musicfestivalspodcast

👉 Visit the Bands Website - https://austinandthesydexperience.com/

▶️ A&TSE YouTube channel - youtube.com/@austinandthesydexperience

📆 Email to book the band: asydsexperienceofficial@gmail.com

🎟️ Get tickets to Summerfest - https://www.summerfest.com/

Production Credits

Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC

Cat Tyrtle for production on the "Mass Destruction" reel video from Fall Hookahville 2024


Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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