But there’s that, there’s hiring the band, scheduling the rehearsals, designing the merch, ordering the merch, booking the van, booking the trailer, flying the merch guy in from this place, flying the tech guy in from that place, and then there’s the online social media. The last tour was the first time I did it… and I spent a LOT of money on lights and thought “Well now I HAVE to learn!” But every tour I do something new, because it’s a little bit of a learning curve, and it snowballs, haha. I didn’t previously know how to design a light show either. So it’s very cool to be able to express myself in a stage production sense. The light show, it’s like painting with lights, so to speak, with the stage being your canvas. But for the live show, I wanted to do something special, so it’s more of a visual manifestation of things. People who listen to the record, they have a certain experience listening to the record. And I say this in every interview, but it’s so crucially important: knowing what your strengths are and knowing what your weaknesses are, knowing what you’re capable of doing…. Y’know, every tour I’m always the TM – I’m always the Tour Manager, I’m booking the vans, designing the light show myself…Īngel: Oh thank you man! I feel like it’s important to know what your strengths are. So, what do you do in your down time when you aren’t working on being the amazing shredding wizard that you are?Īngel: More of the business end of things, really. Nico: That’s incredible! Have you played here, before? At the Santos Party House, specifically?Īngel: No, but we’ve played at the Highline Ballroom. It’s a lot of FANS though, man! The show sold out within a few hours. Joe: You got a lot of family coming out to see the show tonight?Īngel: Some, only cause the show is a little earlier, cause the venue was double-booked. So, here man, it’s such a warming orange that I feel.Īngel: Funny enough, y’know! It’s just something really special. Home shows are… it’s such an outpour of just… it’s a different color of energy, y’know? It’s still really high octane, but it’s a different shade of blue, or a different shade of purple, or a different shade of yellow. I mean… this is the second sold-out show we’ve had in New York, consecutively, so really, it’s a tremendous honor, it’s amazing. So, how does it feel being back in your home town for a show?Īngel: It’s unbelievable. Joe: That’s one of the reasons I’m considering it… Nico: Yeah, parking was miserable but… welcome to New York, I guess.Īngel: Yeah, that’s one of the reasons why I moved out! Haha. Joe: Little bit of a rough ride, but y’know. Nico: Hey Angel! How are you doing today?Īngel: I’m spectacular! How are you guys? Angel was generous with his time and knowledge, read the interview below! Our New York editors Joe & Nico had the chance to interview critically acclaimed instrumental metal musician Angel Vivaldi. If you prefer to listen to the interview instead of read it, then stream it directly below! If you prefer to read the interview, keep scrolling.
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