Inside the tour van - with Jeremiah’s Grotto
Welcome to ’Inside the tour van’ - with Jeremiah’s Grotto, where the glamour of rockstar life gets a reality check. Hosted by bandmates David Rutledge, Ben Collins, and Chris Siegle, this podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey through the highs and lows of being in an indie rock band. From the raw energy of live performances to the less glamorous nights sleeping in vans, we share the untold stories behind the music of Jeremiahs Grotto. Expect a mix of laughter, candid tales, and insights into the friendships and experiences that shaped our sound. Perfect for music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians, and anyone who loves a good story about the power of dreams and the art of making music. Join us as we relive the adventure that has been Jeremiahs Grotto
Episodes
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
”Jesus, take the gas pump!!!”
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Join 'Inside the Tour Van' - with Jeremiah's Grotto for an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of indie rock. Hosted by the members of Jeremiahs Grotto, each episode dives into tales of music, friendship, and the wild adventures of touring. It's a nostalgic, heartfelt trip into the heart of rock and roll. Tune in for laughs, memories, and a backstage pass to the life of a band.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
”Book that waffle house tour man...those things are everywhere!”
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
The guys (Chris, Ben and David) talk about their first tour together in August 2000 after meeting at Cornerstone a few months before.
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
"Was that the one with Beanbag?"
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
On this episode, the guys (Chris, Ben, and David) talk about their time recording 'Through it All' and travel down memory lane once again discussing what they remember and don't remember about touring in August and September of 2000. Oh, and this was the one with Beanbag!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Inside the music - Always in Me
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
A deep dive into the song 'Always in Me'. The first song written by Ben, Chris, Joel, and David as Jeremiah's Grotto. Some say this song came to them in a dream. Others say it was given birth in Chris's barn. You will have to listen to the episode if you want to know where the song came from!
Monday Jan 22, 2024
"Sometimes it just takes time to find family" - Ted Cookerly (EDL)
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this episode the guys continue to discuss tour dates and life on the road from October 2000 from the Jeremiah's Grotto tour van. They get caught up watching some old tour footage that they will be posting on Youtube very soon.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Inside the music - What can I do?
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
A deep dive into the song 'What can I do?'. This song is definitely the most catchy and poppy song from Jeremiah's Grotto. If you want to know more, you will have to listen to this episode!
Monday Jan 29, 2024
This is the GOAT... story!
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
In this episode the guys talk about their time in La Harpe, Illinois on Friday, October 13, 2000. . Listen as they get their stories straight. From the moment they arrive in the middle of a cornfield with a flatbed trailer being setup as the stage to the unforgettable prank pulled on Joel that involves emus, flashing lights, and oh yeah...a goat!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Inside the music - Weight of the World
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
On this bonus episode, the guys discuss the idea behind the 4th track from 'through it all' - 'weight of the world' and a little of what they remember about their time recording it. The vocabulary word for the week is 'Victory' - a specific segment of a song that embodies a victorious feeling or theme.