June 26, 2024
From Backyards to Coachella, How The Red Pears Built it The Old Fashioned Way
The New Music Business with Ari HerstandAbout this episode
Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com This week, Ari is joined by Henry Vargas and Jose Corona of the band “The Red Pears,” an indie band who has seen recent success particularly in the live performance scene, coming hot off the heels of their Coachella performance. They discuss their journey in the music industry, from playing backyard concerts to opening for bands like Interpol and performing at iconic venues like The Greek and The Forum. They share their insight on the importance of building relationships, treating people with respect, and staying true to themselves, attributing their success to their hard work, determination, and the support of their dedicated fan base. The Red Pears also highlight the significance of live shows and the impact they have on their audience, sharing their experiences of connecting with fans and the importance of showing gratitude for their support. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome 03:38 - From backyard concerts to Coachella 13:43 - On their recording process 24:45 - Balancing your career and booking shows 33:09 - How did they start touring? 38:25 - Building a fanbase from word of mouth 48:25 - Finding your booking and management team 1:01:27 - Meeting your idols Subscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/ Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.com Watch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpa Connect with Ari’s Take: Website: https://aristake.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.take X: https://twitter.com/ArisTake Threads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1 Connect with Ari Herstand: Website: https://ariherstand.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstand X: https://twitter.com/ariherstand YouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstand Connect with The Red Pears: Website: https://theredpears.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FRYBFCNEBWMjk6kvwjHQT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredpears/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theredpears_626 X: https://x.com/TheRedPears Edited and mixed by Ari Davids Music by Brassroots District Produced by the team at Ari’s Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.