Inside the tour van - with Jeremiah’s Grotto
Welcome to ’Inside the tour van’ - with Jeremiah’s Grotto, where the glamour of rockstar life gets a reality check. Hosted by bandmates David Rutledge, Ben Collins, and Chris Siegle, this podcast takes you on a nostalgic journey through the highs and lows of being in an indie rock band. From the raw energy of live performances to the less glamorous nights sleeping in vans, we share the untold stories behind the music of Jeremiahs Grotto. Expect a mix of laughter, candid tales, and insights into the friendships and experiences that shaped our sound. Perfect for music enthusiasts, aspiring musicians, and anyone who loves a good story about the power of dreams and the art of making music. Join us as we relive the adventure that has been Jeremiahs Grotto
Episodes
Join 'Inside the Tour Van' - with Jeremiah's Grotto for an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of indie rock. Hosted by the members of Jeremiahs Grotto, each episode dives into tales of music, friendship, and the wild adventures of touring. It's a nostalgic, heartfelt trip into the heart of rock and roll. Tune in for laughs, memories, and a backstage pass to the life of a band.
The guys (Chris, Ben and David) talk about their first tour together in August 2000 after meeting at Cornerstone a few months before.
On this episode, the guys (Chris, Ben, and David) talk about their time recording 'Through it All' and travel down memory lane once again discussing what they remember and don't remember about touring in August and September of 2000. Oh, and this was the one with Beanbag!
A deep dive into the song 'Always in Me'. The first song written by Ben, Chris, Joel, and David as Jeremiah's Grotto. Some say this song came to them in a dream. Others say it was given birth in Chris's barn. You will have to listen to the episode if you want to know where the song came from!
In this episode the guys continue to discuss tour dates and life on the road from October 2000 from the Jeremiah's Grotto tour van. They get caught up watching some old tour footage that they will be posting on Youtube very soon.
A deep dive into the song 'What can I do?'. This song is definitely the most catchy and poppy song from Jeremiah's Grotto. If you want to know more, you will have to listen to this episode!
In this episode the guys talk about their time in La Harpe, Illinois on Friday, October 13, 2000. . Listen as they get their stories straight. From the moment they arrive in the middle of a cornfield with a flatbed trailer being setup as the stage to the unforgettable prank pulled on Joel that involves emus, flashing lights, and oh yeah...a goat!
On this bonus episode, the guys discuss the idea behind the 4th track from 'through it all' - 'weight of the world' and a little of what they remember about their time recording it. The vocabulary word for the week is 'Victory' - a specific segment of a song that embodies a victorious feeling or theme.
Ben, Chris, and David discuss the song 'Trying to forget you'. A song about heartbreak, disappointment, and realization that there are plenty of fish in the sea! "How could you put me through hell and say you meant no harm to me?"
In this packed episode, we talk about Ben's rage problem, David's obsession with Grape Poptarts, and Chris's crash course in radio magic. It's a wild mix of emotions and interesting facts. Tune in for an episode that's full of surprises!
Listen as Chris, Ben, and David talk about life, music, and Ben's dream of becoming a world famous DJ!
In this episode of Inside the Tour Van, the band recounts the long, weird, and wonderful stretch from Minot, ND to Missoula, MT—featuring improv comedy, cowboy hats, and a surprise Denny’s rescue mission. With 12-hour drives, makeshift campground cookouts, and Montana mountains that never seem to get any closer, it’s a gritty glimpse into life on the road. Also, find out how a bucket of change and a bold ask landed them a legendary...
In this episode, we share the story of playing the iconic Knitting Factory in Hollywood—easily one of the nicest venues we ever stepped foot in. Great sound, real green room, good food... it actually felt like we belonged on a real tour.
While we were there, we met Mark Wolfson from Playtone Records (yes, the label from That Thing You Do), who showed genuine interest in what we were doing. He even gave us his card and set up a foll...
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