Monsters of the Deep Tour

Monsters of the Deep Tour HAS JUST BEEN CANCELLED, but instead of taking this fun interview down, we'll keep it posted for now. Check out the information about:
With Blood Comes Cleansing

Burden Of A Day
A Plea For Purging

Across Five Aprils
Vanna

This Very Day
The Banner

We got with the tour's organizer, Caleb Morgan, to get the skinny on this thing. Here's what he had to say.

What are one or two things you are most excited about concerning this tour?
I'm excitied that this will be one of the first diverse hardcore / metal Christian and mainstream band tours! We're going to make the ticket price low, so it's not like going to Warped tour or the Ozzfest, where you are paying a crapload of money.. You're getting to see some amazing bands in the underground market for much less then you would on those bigger festivals.

What are some funny or amazing things you think will take place?
Hmmm.. I can imagine there will be a lot of "buffalo wings" that will be consumed by my bands! I can imagine that there will be some silly things that happen.. but all in all it's going to be a good time between all the bands, the crew and every single individual that comes
out to the shows!

Tell me something special or unique about the tour.
Each band, except for two are all managed by myself along with Brent Cayson, Seth Hecox.. at New Line and Arrow Line Management. My whole roster and staff is "family"... so I decided to take all of my metal and hardcore bands and put them all out together! It makes sense! You are getting to see 8 national hardcore and metal acts.. Most of the shows these days you come to see 2 national bands and, like, 5 locals... which can be annoying from time to time.. So, I think this is going to be unique in that fashion.

If you could put any 5 bands (alive or dead) on a stage and each band could play one or two songs…who'd play and what songs? Why?
Wow, that's a tough one.. I would have to put "Winger" up there with "Miles Away" .. that was such an amazing song that I still listen to.. In fact, I was flying somewhere recently and I sat down in my seat and grabbed my portable cd player.. this business man sits down next to me and lets out a little laugh and says: "Wow, I haven't seen one of those in years"... i just happen to be listening to "Miles away" by Winger... go figure.

What things are you most pleased about when you look around you in the church?
Being a manager of Christian artists, I am seeing pastors, young men starting to get venues where they can bring in my artists or others and just love on them.. It's nice to see people getting the fact that it's "about loving one another without trying to get them saved" ... And I think it's nice to see the church start realizing that we have to be more about "actions" instead of "income or numbers."

What's the coolest thing a fan or friend has ever said to you or done for you at a show?
Hmmm.. I don't really have "fans".. lol.. My bands give me "shout outs" from stage... Does that work? lol...

If you were sitting with this same "council" and passing judgment on Satan, what sort of things might you want to say?
Wow, I would ask him why he gets such a "high" out of destroying people... At the end of the day.. or eternity... whats the point? I ask that question a lot of the time.. "Whats the point"? Satan is for real!! I have been to a lot places and seen a lot of horrible things ... and he is real!! And he's only out for one thing -- one thing only, and thats blood!

If you were creating a video game of your band or this tour, what would be some actions or activities that would score points for the individuals in the band/players? Why?
See how fast you can unload all of the gear from the trailor and set it up.
Guess how much gas will cost to fill up the van.
How many people are going to be at the show tonight?
How many miles is it to the next show?
Driving game ... drive the van through the night to the next show.
Pack your suitecase for the road, whoever has the lightest bag wins.

Anything else you'd like to add?
Yea, check out myspace.com/monstersofthedeeptour for updated information and get your tickets early ... as some of these venues might sell out as they aren't going to be huge arena's!! ;)

How did the NY Giants win the Super Bowl?
Because Eli is the man!! I love the NFL.. It's the one game where "anything can happen at any given time" ... Never count anyone out -- never!! That can be said in life and the game!!

Who will be the next band (or bands) signed to contracts that will impress us all? Why?
That's a tough one. Actually, it's not, go to newlinemgmt.com or arrowlinemgmt.com -- every band you see there will be huge!!! lol.. But honestly, who knows.. I have
seen bands sign to Atlantic, Columbia, RCA and never go anywhere!!! It's not about the label anymore... I was once asked how do I do what I do... ? To me, the world is at your finger tips! There is SO much information online... everywhere, anytime, all the time!! You just have to set your heart and mind on something ... and stay at it. Never, ever, ever give up! If you truly stick to those words ... whether you're in a band or management or whatever, I promise you, you will have success!!

Tour dates:
Wednesday, August 13 Wilmington NC Luckys
Thursday, August 14 Virginia Beach VA Club Relevant
Friday, August 15 Linthicum MD St. Christophers
Saturday, August 16 Manchester NH Rockos
Sunday, August 17 Allentown PA Crocodile Rock
Monday, August 18 Clinton NJ Aquifer
Tuesday, August 19 OFF or Albany NY
Wednesday, August 20 N. Tonawanda NY The American Legion
Thursday, August 21 Grand Rapids MI Skelletones
Friday, August 22 South Bend IN RPMP
Saturday, August 23 Dayton OH The Attic
Sunday, August 24 Louisville KY Bulldog Cafe
Monday, August 25 OFF or Memphis TN
Tuesday, August 26 Tulsa OK The Crush Lounge
Wednesday, August 27 1st H Lubbock TX Lonestar Events Ctr
Thursday, August 28 Dallas TX The Door
Friday, August 29 San Antonio TX The White Rabbit
Saturday, August 30 Houston TX The Javajazz
Sunday, August 31 Metairie LA The High Ground

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