More Fatter is an indie-funk pop band from San Francisco, California, currently based in Los Angeles. During the summer of 2021, they embarked on a fully-independent statewide tour performing primarily in backyards. On this episode, half of the band members Tommy and Théo join Ari to discuss exactly how they successfully pulled this off, and share some very insightful tour stories throughout. Find out where they're performing next: https://morefatter.live

2:36 Welcome

5:13 Backyard tour conception story

10:06 The challenge of pitching to the hosts

13:47 Eventbrite ticketing process and free donation-based shows

23:28 Who’s Big Booty Bertha?

24:25 Donation-based shows (continued)

27:38 Keeping merchandise separate

32:08 How the tour reintroduced people to society

33:10 Burning custom CDs of their new album

40:07 Last minute booking stories

48:36 Sleeping arrangements on tour

51:00 Take home gross revenue

55:11 Deciding what cities to tour

59:20 Advice on running your own PA system

1:05:13 How playlists can save the vibe

1:07:09 Different roles within the band

1:10:19 The growth of real fans

1:16:53 Final question

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