DeanTylerVO Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Eric...In all my reading about the berrie's, I can't recall any mention or stories involving the traditional "Tour Bus".? Did you guys ever use one for an extended period as you toured with the first or second edition of the group, and if so, any stories, moments or memories come to mind involving one and the miles and miles aboard such a vehicle?Thanks, Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Carmen Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 We weren't making enough money to be able to afford a tour bus. That would have been the lap of luxury. No, we rented a station wagon and packed the four of us, and our tour manager and all our suitcases into it. Then we'd drive for four hours, do a sound check, play the show, go back to our hotel and get up the next day and do it again. We'd do that for six months at a time. Sometimes we'd fly if the routing was miserable, which it often was. A typical week might be Boston to Providence to San Francisco to Atlanta to Wilkes-Barre to Miami. It got very old. ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringer Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 That's a shame, I'm sure the record company made lot's of money. I'm glad you did it, anyway. I feel for all the bands on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argee Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Gee, I always pictured an old van painted in pyschedelic colors with Wally driving, cigarette hanging out of corner of his mouth......LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Sister Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I totally agree with Eric! Having taken a few trips with the road crew, the drive to...wherever is usually fun, however the trip home, after the show leaves little to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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