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title: "Taken To Unexpected Places with Cal Kevany (Wallice, Albert Hammond Jr, JW Francis)"

description: "What really goes into putting on a show? And… how’s tour number 100 different than #1 (hint: fast food). Really, being on the road is an endurance sport, and Cal Kevany has the stories to tell! From his prolific TikTok channel to a show near you, enjoy this convo with this great guitarist!"

status: complete

date: 2025-11-18

kind: guest

guestSlugs:
  - cal-kevany

listenUrl: "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Taken-To-Unexpected-Places-with-Cal-Kevany-Wallice--Albert-Hammond-Jr--JW-Francis-e3b19am"

lmwUrl: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzOrDHsTrZg"
appleUrl: "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taken-to-unexpected-places-with-cal-kevany-wallice/id1567355195?i=1000737212578&uo=4"
spotifyUrl: "https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DjPEFhX0yj9VR9ChSnz4J"
youtubeUrl: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LSGdJxBl4Q"

topicsDiscussed:
  - "Jazz"
  - "The internet"
  - "Touring"
  - "Artist collaborations: Wallice, Albert Hammond Jr."
  - "Managing live shows with tracks"
  - "Navigating the logistics of a tour"
  - "Crafting music on social media"
  - "Development of personal music style"

hostNote: |
  In this episode of **Love Music More**, we chat with guitarist **Cal Kevany**, known for his work with artists like Wallice and Albert Hammond Jr. Take a deep dive into the nuances of touring life and how it differs from the first to the hundredth show. Cal shares his journey from a local musician in San Diego to navigating the complexities of being on the road, revealing the endurance required and the unexpected moments that come with performing live.
  
  Expect fascinating insights as Cal discusses the importance of a good tour manager, the challenges of running tracks without a full band, and how a jazz background informs his approach to indie rock music. This episode is packed with stories that emphasize the communal and expressive power of music while underscoring the necessity of maintaining one’s health on the road.

selectedMoments:
  - label: "Introduction to Cal's Journey"
    startSec: 124
    note: "Cal discusses his background and excitement for playing guitar."
  - label: "Managing Tour Logistics"
    startSec: 202
    note: "Cal explains the challenges faced while touring and the logistics involved."
  - label: "Running Tracks on Tour"
    startSec: 283
    note: "Cal shares how they managed tracks live without a full band."
  - label: "Learning Songs Efficiently"
    startSec: 524
    note: "Cal talks about his strategies for learning new music, focusing on efficiency."
  - label: "The Unpredictability of Live Shows"
    startSec: 1303
    note: "Cal reflects on the unpredictability and energy of live performances."
  - label: "The Community of Music"
    startSec: 2721
    note: "Cal highlights the friendships and community built through music."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "It was definitely a problem that I had when I first learned all of the stuff. It's like when you get a wah pedal as a guitarist, it's like I'm going to put a wah on everything."
    startSec: 1975
    reviewed: true
  - text: "I think just it's been like two weeks and my neck is just now starting to feel okay."
    startSec: 1244
    reviewed: true
  - text: "I haven't really had time to tackle like oh I want to have a new project or any specific thing that I'm working towards. It's really just been I started posting just musical ideas on TikTok because I was having fun making music."
    startSec: 910
    reviewed: true
  - text: "The community and friends and being able to do these things with your friends and making new friends and just it's amazing how music can just make these connections."
    startSec: 2725
    reviewed: true
  - text: "You really could get to different heights through that support; if you're just playing alone or just playing and recording in a silo, you're just not as good at music compared to those moments."
    startSec: 2896
    reviewed: true

faq:
  - question: "What stories does Cal Kevany share about touring?"
    answer: "Cal discusses the endurance required for touring and shares logistics stories, including the challenges of performing without a full band."
  - question: "How does Cal Kevany's jazz background influence his indie rock style?"
    answer: "Cal speaks about how his jazz education informs his songwriting and incorporation of unique chord progressions in his music."
  - question: "What are Cal's strategies for learning songs quickly?"
    answer: "He uses Roman numerals to organize songs and relies on repeated listening for memorization."

transcriptPublished: false

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