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Inside Celebrity Tour Buses: The Modifications Stars Make to their Mobile Homes

Who isn’t fascinated by celebrity homes? We love seeing the outrageous additions that adorn the mansions of the rich and famous. Couches worth tens of thousands of dollars, gourmet kitchens, and master bedrooms fit for royalty aren’t uncommon inside the homes of our favorite stars.

Not surprisingly, their mobile homes are no different.

For entertainers such as supermodels, singers, and even pro golfers, touring is what pulls in the most cash— a band can take home 35% of one night’s ticket sales plus up to 50% of the merchandise profits over one tour. Tirelessly entertaining dedicated fans from  New York to Chicago to Los Angeles  and every city in between, these celebrities may play up to 180 gigs in one year. When work requires such lengthy stretches of traveling on the road, comfortable mobile living space is a necessity.

While it seems a bit odd at first— why not just fly from one venue to another and save the time difference?— touring with a bus really is the most cost-effective and certainly the most convenient way to move a team around. These modified tour buses take away the stress of living out of a suitcase and provide celebrities with a “home base” where they can relax, unwind, and store all of their things in one consistent spot between appearances. It isn’t just a bus— it’s an office, a bedroom, a living room, a storage area, and a communal area to bond with your band and team, all in one big box on wheels.

Between living rooms, full bedrooms, and full bathrooms, celebrities work closely with companies that specialize in modifying tour buses to make them as homely and as comfortable as possible. These celebrities also tend to put a unique “touch” on their buses, some “touches” more outrageous than others. From leather couches to over-the-top back lounges, state-of-the-art kitchens, and even upstairs (yes, upstairs) lounges, celebrities certainly know how to get creative when it comes to building a unique “home away from home.”

All buses can be divided into four basic sections: a front lounge, which functions as a living room; a kitchen, or more typically, a “kitchenette;” a bunk area, where the band sleeps; and a back lounge, which is a bit of a “wild card” on these buses.

Keep reading to have a look inside the most extravagant celebrity tour buses we could find!

THE FRONT LOUNGE

A front lounge can usually seat about 10 people. They’re very “homey,” and great for socializing with band members and entourages or hosting friends and family. On either side of the lounge are usually couches, one of which is most likely placed on a “slide—” a mechanism that slides out when the bus is parked, adding up to 60 square feet of space and creating a proper living area.

While some celebrities prefer to keep their lounges simple and sweet— as Kenny Rogers says of his humble wheeled abode, “You buy what you need and you fix it up great!” — others like to beef theirs up a bit with luxury couches, oversized TVs, or high-tech controls.

Tommy Lee’s coach features a cozy front lounge with two leather-upholstered couches costing $25,000 each.

The front lounge may also include some sort of “master control” for the entire bus. John Legend has an iPad connected to his bus’s server for controlling light settings, changing the television and music, and adjusting the air temperature. Stored right in the same server are over 1,000 movies so there’s always something good to watch on the road.

TVs are also a must-have for all front lounges, and you’d better believe they come big— Heidi Klum’s front lounge features a 46-inch screen embedded into the wall. Mariah Carey’s mobile castle features THREE 60-inch TVs plus an extra screen hidden behind her makeup mirror!

Heidi Klum and Mariah Carey ended up having two of our favorite mobile homes— we’ll explain why later.

Also included in many front lounges is a killer sound system that would compete with any typical grounded studio. The Eli Young Band’s bus includes a 12-speaker system that’s used for blasting music through after parties and rocking the bus on the road with their favorite albums. “Loud” is the best way to listen to music, right?

THE KITCHEN

After the lounge area comes the kitchen. On a typical RV, kitchens are almost nonexistent— it is, after all, quite difficult not only to store all of the usual kitchen equipment but also to make room for appliances such as a stove, oven, and microwave, not to mention necessary counter space and cabinets. On top of all of that, who even has time to cook for themselves while they’re busy playing shows? Kitchens simply aren’t a priority on the road for most. The usual mobile kitchen features are a coffee maker, an electric tea kettle, and a mini-fridge.

John Legend’s bus, however, houses a full stove top, a toaster, a microwave that doubles as a convection oven, and extra cabinet space for preparing gourmet meals in between performances.

Despite limited space, though, alcohol is always a priority. For entertaining an entourage and unwinding after big shows, drinks on-demand are a must-have. Gwen Stefani’s coach includes a wine chiller, always stocked with a wide selection of her favorite blends.

Jake Owen’s kitchen even has a beer tap— every time his band stops in a new city, they will make an agreement to trade show tickets with a local brewery in exchange for a local beer on-tap on the bus.

Ron White’s kitchen features a hidden-away humidor with two sides— one for his cigar stash, and one for his scotch.

Brad Pitt’s mobile kitchen takes the cake. His features all of the amenities of any usual kitchen— the stove, the oven, the microwave, the counter, and the cabinet space— plus a built-in full refrigerator and dishwasher, totaling a cost of $60,000 just for the kitchen— more than double what the average person spends on a kitchen remodel in their house!

Past the usual mobile kitchen, you’ll find the bunks. Sleeping on a bus sounds painfully uncomfortable, right? The way most celebrities do it, it doesn’t have to be. Typically, each bunk features its own mini television, a curtain for privacy, individual controls for air conditioning and lighting, and sometimes memory foam mattresses! The average tour bus bunk is just about the size of a regular twin-size bed.

Lee Brice, however, took it up a notch on his bus with custom oversize bunks, which they call “condo bunks,” that feature all the regular amenities at a slightly larger size for extra comfort.

Many celebrities report that sleeping in mobile bunks isn’t so bad— the movement of the bus has a tendency to rock them to sleep, which is necessary considering the grueling daily schedules they may keep during a tour.

Most buses can accommodate 6-8 bunks, in which everyone can have their defined private space separate from everybody else. You’ll usually see pictures of family, charging outlets, and various other personal belongings inside each bunk.

THE BACK LOUNGE

Back lounges are where we find some of the most unique modifications.

For the most part, celebrities keep the back lounge as their private bed area— everyone needs their own quiet space, right? There’s usually a master bathroom included in the back, too, with a full shower, walk-in closet, and counter space. Tommy Lee’s master bathroom includes a full-size shower with a TV in the wall, and a closet with a fuzzy rail to keep hangers from sliding while the bus is moving.

John Legend’s master suite includes a plush queen-sized bed that slides out just like the couches in the front lounge. Also in his master suite is a 5.1 surround-sound system, with a subwoofer under the bed to make movie-watching in the back even more exciting.

Back lounges are more than just bedrooms, though. Travis Barker’s master bed folds up into the wall with the push of a button, creating the perfect private space for practicing his drums. He’s also made room for not just one, but two bathrooms on his coach, so there’s never any fighting over who’s getting the coveted bathroom space.

Laura Bell Bundy had a dance studio built in her back lounge, complete with a full-length mirror and a ballet bar, allowing her to practice routines between shows.

Ashley Monroe’s back room has been dubbed a “girls-only zone,” where she and her girlfriends can get ready for shows together and stay secluded from the rest of her band.

However, back lounges also have many more specific uses, such as that of Hunter Hayes— situated in the back of his bus is a full recording studio, in which he makes serious progress on all of his current songs. The studio features a mixing station, multiple monitors, and 5.1 surround sound. In it, he’s finished 20-30 demos while on the road.

Our favorite back room, though, belongs to Jeff Dunham— he has a full workshop in the back of his bus where he can not only construct but also repair his puppets while on the road, ensuring that they remain in pristine condition for shows.

Now, if all of this makes you roll your eyes and say, “of course they have all that, they’re celebrities!” Just wait— we aren’t quite finished yet.

Have a look inside these 3 over-the-top celebrity homes. These coaches are so spectacular that we couldn’t even single out our favorite features above!

Supermodel Heidi Klum is the proud owner of what is possibly the “greenest” mobile home on the planet. Her office on wheels is the world’s only 100% solar-powered RV, packed with countless other “green” modifications throughout the interior and exterior.

The designers of this eco-friendly coach took great care in conserving energy in every way possible when constructing Heidi’s mobile workspace. All throughout the RV are energy-efficient LED bulbs, which draw less power and don’t add heat to the coach; and high-grade eco-friendly fabric, covering the floor and upholstery. Located by the living space is a control panel, at which one staff member is tasked with ensuring that the RV runs exclusively off of solar power for as long as possible (in the event of an emergency, the coach can easily be switched to draw power from a generator).

With a floor plan that more closely resembles a luxury hotel room than a motor home, this coach includes a total of 320 square feet of living space, including a couch, a loveseat, and a 42-inch TV. Without a bunk area like most other buses, the main living space flows into a spacious kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, a desk made completely out of recycled wood, and a small sink. The back room serves as a makeup area and dressing room, complete with an oversize mirror surrounded by eco-friendly lights, and a professional- grade hair-washing sink.

MARIAH CAREY

Just the front lounge and kitchen of Mariah Carey’s mobile mansion cover 600 square feet— bigger than most New York studio apartments! The lounge includes a 15-foot custom couch, a 25-foot slide on one side, and a 30-foot slide on the other. Facing the oversized couch is a 65-inch TV, connected to a 5.1 studio-grade surround-sound system. In the back is a full kitchen with a full stove top, refrigerator, convection oven, and a kangen water machine— a $4000 water ionizer designed to purify tap water by removing alkaline minerals.

Right by the kitchen is Mariah’s makeup station featuring a mirror surrounded by makeup lights, with a TV placed directly behind the surface of the mirror so that Mariah can watch her favorite shows while she’s getting her hair and makeup done.

Fantastic, right? We would expect nothing less from a star of Mariah’s status. But guess what? The top of this bus expands to an entire second story . That’s right— this bus is two stories tall when parked.

The second floor of this skyscraper on wheels is connected to the first by a marble staircase. Upstairs, you’ll find unique lighting with a color wheel, creating the perfect mobile dance club for Mariah and her entourage. Wrapping around the back of the dance floor is a 35-foot rounded couch that can seat up to 30 people, facing two more 60-inch TVs, one placed at either end of the bus.

All of the over-the-top amenities in this luxurious mobile tour home, which includes more than two tons of marble and stone, bring the cost to a staggering $1.8 million.

STEVE ELKINGTON

Pro golfer Steve Elkington takes the grand prize for the most insane mobile home modifications. His stunning mobile estate, which he’s nicknamed “The Big Show,” is an astounding 1,130 square feet, spread over two stories just like Mariah Carey’s moving castle. Standing in Steve’s over-the-top estate feels less like being in a bus and more like being in a cozy cottage— the coach is modeled after a golf clubhouse, meant to have that “19th-hole” vibe that all golfers love. Included in this wheeled mansion are a full washer and dryer, a full kitchen, a living room, a pro shop, a shoe rack, and a master suite, all on one massive mobile manor.

The kitchen features a full gas stove, an oven, and high-end appliances, with a restaurant-style booth for dining. The living room features a typical slide on the right side with the couch, adding even more square feet to the home. Just past the living room is Steve’s own putting green and a pro shop, where guests can come in and browse some of his golf gear. Next to the shop is his personal shoe rack and a station for cleaning and polishing his collection of shoes.

Right by the stairs are the full washer and dryer, tucked away in their own closet for when it’s time to take care of a few chores.

The roof lifts 35 feet to reveal a master suite, complete with a queen-size bed and a pop-up tv disguised as a cabinet at the foot of the bed. The TV screen can swivel to face the master bed or the two plush chairs that Steve and his wife often use to read or relax between games.

Finally, the home is completed with a luxurious master bathroom by the bed area.

From leather-upholstered living rooms to walk-in closets to upstairs dance clubs, we can’t say that we aren’t a little jealous of these luxurious buses . With living on these spectacular mobile mansions and simultaneously touring for months at a time year after year, it’s clear that these celebrities know how to work hard and play hard.

If you’re a musician looking to rent your own tour bus, check out “What is the Cost of a Tour Bus Rental?” on our blog and decide if you’re ready to “go pro” with your own bus!

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See inside the $1.5 million luxury tour buses celebrities like Drake and Doja Cat use

• Dreamliner Luxury Coaches builds plush homes on wheels for touring A-list musicians and their crew.
• The company says it rents its 190 luxury tour buses to musicians like Drake, Doja Cat, and Olivia Rodrigo.
• Rent for a full-service artist bus — a more than $1.5 million vehicle — starts at $50,000 a month.

Your favorite musicians probably all use a company you've probably never heard of: Dreamliner Luxury Coaches .

Going on tour involves more than just moving a musician from one city to the next. This is where Dreamliner comes in. The Nashville, Tennessee-based company is no typical bus operator like The Jet or Greyhound. Instead, its bread and butter is providing touring A-list musicians and their crew with luxury hotel rooms on wheels.

You'll definitely recognize some of Dreamliner's clients

The company's genesis can be traced back to the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, founder Rich Thomson purchased 12 tour buses from an individual who needed to get out of a personal guarantee. Three years and the acquisition of two more coach operators later, the company now runs a fleet of 190 buses and flexes a Rolodex of celebrity clients like Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and SZA.

Country musicians — think the likes of Kenny Chesney and Chris Stapleton — rent these coaches annually, Jeremy Maul, Dreamliner's CEO, told Insider. He says he's also helped with all of The Weeknd's tours. According to Maul, even Taylor Swift's team has sought support from Dreamliner, although the singer has been known to travel in her private jets instead.

"We're the bus company you call when you've made it," Maul said, adding that about 95% of its clients are musicians. "We work with the big runs like the Beyoncés and the Zach Bryans."

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Besides these celebrities, the company also has corporate clients that will rent for events like meetings and corporate trips. These luxury hotel rooms on wheels are so popular, Thomson says Dreamliner's fleet is on the road for about 300 days a year with the average tour running for approximately 60 days — or longer if it's a country artist.

What it takes to build a fleet of $1.5 million buses

Dreamliner's 190 buses include different layouts like crew, star, and executive. The latter is geared towards corporate clients while "stars" are designed for musicians. The typical "crew" bus — for travelers who support the main act — can accommodate up to 12 people.

For an average arena tour, an artists' team will rent between 10 to 15 buses. For stadium runs like Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, expect 15 to 20.

To build the mobile hotel rooms , Dreamliner typically acquires bus shells with only a dashboard, driver's seat, and steering wheel.

At the company's facilities in Nashville and Fontana, California, these bare-bone vehicles are then outfitted with plush amenities like mattresses with 900-thread-count sheets and bathrooms with showers.

Additions like Nespresso machines, smart TVs, and Le Labo candles create a true luxury feel. Some buses even come with a music studio for artists who want to record on the road.

Dreamliner's CEO says these post-conversion coaches are worth $1.5 million to $2 million each. Rent for one full-service "star" bus starts at $50,000 a month, which includes necessities like a driver, gas, cleaning services, and WiFi.

Following the recent acquisition of Hemphill Brothers, Maul says the company's only competitor is Senator Coaches, which predates Dreamliner. But he says there's a key differentiator between Senator and Dreamliner: The former is focused on massive rock bands like U2 while the latter targets younger artists like Drake and Justin Timberlake.

"We don't have a lot of small entry-level artists," Maul said. "Once you're a bigger band and you're on a larger or year-round tour, that's when you're going to want to work with us."

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Hitting the Road: Tips for Finding the Best Band Tour Bus

In band touring life, hitting the road is a thrilling and important part of your tour to connect with fans and extend your music far and wide. However, the arrangement of organizing your tour can take time. One of the most important aspects of a successful tour is right band tour bus.We’ll provide valuable tips on finding the best band tour bus that suits your requirements and budget.

Define Your Needs

Consider factors like the size of your band, the amount of equipment you’ll be carrying, and the duration of your tour. Do you require sleeping quarters on the bus? How vital are onboard entertainment and amenities? 

Set a Budget

Touring can be expensive, so it’s essential to set a realistic budget for your band tour bus rental. Balance your desire for luxury and comfort with what you can afford. Remember that an affordable tour bus rental doesn’t mean sacrificing quality. Kings Charter Bus USA offers competitive pricing without compromising on comfort and reliability.

Research Rental Companies

Start your search by researching affordable tour bus rental companies. Look for providers with a track record of reliability, safety, and excellent customer service. Check online reviews, ask for recommendations from fellow musicians, and compare quotes from multiple rental companies.

Consider Group Transportation

Group transportation is an essential aspect of touring. It’s not just about the bus; it’s also about ensuring that your entire crew, equipment, and luggage can travel together seamlessly. Kings Charter Bus USA specializes in group transportation, making it easy for you to coordinate and stay together throughout your tour.

Luxury vs. Affordability

Balancing luxury and affordability is a common challenge. While a luxury tour bus rental can provide exceptional comfort and amenities, it may come at a higher cost. On the other hand, an affordable tour bus rental can help you stay within budget but may have fewer frills. Carefully evaluate what luxuries are essential for your band and where you can make compromises.

Inspect the Fleet

Once you’ve narrowed down your options, it’s crucial to inspect the fleet in person or through virtual tours. Pay attention to the condition of the buses, cleanliness, and the amenities offered. Make sure the bus can comfortably accommodate your band members and equipment.

Safety First

Safety should be a top priority when choosing a band tour bus. Ensure that the rental company has a well-maintained fleet and employs experienced and professional drivers. Ask about safety features, maintenance records, and insurance coverage.

Customized Travel Solutions

Every tour is unique, so consider rental companies that offer customized travel solutions. Whether you need a bus for a short regional tour or an extended cross-country journey, having a rental provider that can tailor their services to your specific needs is invaluable.

24/7 Support

Touring only sometimes happens during regular business hours. Look for a rental company that offers 24/7 support. Having access to assistance at any time ensures that you can address any issues that may arise during your tour promptly.

Tour buses can be in high demand during peak touring seasons. To secure the best band tour bus for your dates and needs, it’s advisable to book early. Planning also gives you ample time to make arrangements and ensure a smooth tour.

Consider Environmental Impact

As environmental awareness grows, consider the environmental impact of your tour. Some band tour buses are equipped with eco-friendly features, and opting for these vehicles can help reduce your carbon footprint.

Read the Fine Print

Before signing any bus, carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of company. It’s important to have a clear understanding of your obligations and rights.

Travel with Kings Charter Bus USA

When it comes to finding the best band tour bus, Kings Charter Bus USA offers a winning combination of affordability, luxury, and reliability. Our modern fleet of well-maintained buses is designed to meet the diverse needs of touring bands. With customizable travel solutions, competitive pricing, and 24/7 support, we’re your trusted partner on the road.

Plan Rest Stops

While the journey between tour stops is essential, so are the breaks along the way. Plan rest stops strategically to allow your band members to stretch their legs, grab a meal, and recharge. Kings Charter Bus USA can assist in creating an itinerary that includes convenient and enjoyable rest stops.

Communication Is Key

Effective communication is essential during a bustour, especially when on the road. Ensure that everyone in your group has a reliable way to stay in touch. Consider using messaging apps or two-way radios to coordinate within the bus and between vehicles. It’s also helpful to have a tour manager or point person responsible for keeping everyone informed and on schedule.

Efficient packing can make a significant difference in group transportation . Label equipment and luggage clearly to minimize confusion. Secure gear properly to prevent damage during transit. Consider storage solutions that maximize space while keeping things organized.

Maintain a Tour Bus Routine

Touring can be grueling, and maintaining a routine can help keep your band members physically and mentally prepared for each performance. Set regular meal times, practice schedules, and downtime to ensure everyone stays healthy and energized throughout the tour.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, finding the best band tour bus requires careful planning, research, and consideration of your unique needs and budget. With the right rental company and a well-equipped bus, you can focus on what matters most – making music and creating memorable experiences for your audience. Book us today for your next tour.

Need to rent a bus for your next tour. We list bus companies that cater to artists in various US Ciites such as Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, Seattle, Portland, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, San Francisco, Austin and other major markets.

Band Tour Bus Rentals

K & j holdings.

Location: AL K & J Holdings is an entertainer/star custom coach band tour bus leasing company based out of Alabama but they lease 10 buses for any US location. Since 2005 they have been transporting bands and artists all over the US and Canada.  

Coach Quarters Entertainment Transportation

Location: TN 37072 Coach Quarters started in 2006 and has buses for rent/lease for bands and artists. 

His Majesty Coach

His Majesty Coach has entertainer coaches and band tour buses for musicians. They are in Chicago, IL but can deliver buses in the US.  

US Coachways

US Coachways is one of the largest charter bus rental companies in the US. With sales offices in more than 25 cities and bus depots in more than 100 locations they can handle your bands next tour.

AST Entertainment Coach Leasing

Location: Franklin, TN AST Entertainment Coach Leasing out of Nashville, TN.  They have been providing tour buses to artists since 2003.  The owner is a musician himself who understands the needs of musicians out on the road. 

Windstar Lines

Windstar Lines is a charter bus company with locations throughout the midwest as well as in Las Vegas, NV, and Orlando, FL. The company is committed to working with musicians, and offers additional services to aid in organizing and executing tours for artists.

Great American Charter

Location: Staten Island, NY 10309 Great American Charter is a rental company based in Staten Island, NY. Their large fleet covers many types of vehicles, and their Luxury Tour Bus rental is tailored primarily to musicians and entertainers. They serve over 100 major cities across the United States and offer competitive prices for their busses. 

Bus Charter Nationwide

Bus Charter Nationwide is a tour bus rental company in the United States. Their tour busses sleep up to 12, and they have a wide variety of options within each bus that can be tailored to meet the needs of the artist. They are committed to working closely with musicians and band managers, and have bus charters in all 50 states. 

Haljoe Coaches

Location: FL 34748 Haljoe Coach offers custom tour bus rentals/leases & sleeper coaches to the the music & entertainment industry.  They also offer tour sleeper vans to rent. They rent in US and Canada. 

Nitetrain Coach

Location: Whites Creek, TN 37189 Nitetrain Coach is a tour bus rental company based in Nashville, TN. They have proudly served the transportation needs of the entertainment industry since 1986, and they have over 75 coaches to serve all over the US.

Rock n Roll Bus

Rock n Roll Tour Bus offers band tour buses for rent or lease. They have 5 different buses and are located througout the US. 

Star Coaches Inc

Location: Ocala, FL 34478 Star Coaches are stationed throughout the USA for convenient travel in the US and Canada. They will work with your tour budget to provide the best options. They can put your graphics on the back cap or even wrap the whole bus.

Village Coach

Village Coach is a North American tour bus rental company which offers a wide range of entertainer coaches for lease. The company provides busses ranging from 12 bunks to 29 bunks, and will travel anywhere in the US or Canada to meet the needs of their clients. 

Tour Bus Leasing

Location: Nashville, TN 37204 Tour Bus Leasing is a Nashville based company that offers a variety of luxury tour busses. They have a vast array of coaches to fit todays entertainers, including "studio busses" for recording on the road. (615) 361-6480 

USA Bus Charter

Location: Goodyear, AZ 85395 USA Bus Charter is a family owned business that has been supplying tour buses since 1983. They have buses standing by and available when you need them across the contiguous United States as well as in Hawaii and Alaska. USA Bus Charter also serves Canada, Mexico, and Europe. 

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They are called entertainer coaches because these are the coaches that most often move your favorite performers. From Willy Nelson to Billie Eilish, these are the go-to for your favorite performers. From the outside, they may look like buses or motorcoaches, but on the inside, they are designed to offer many of the comforts of home. See the below video for a sneak peek inside Kane Brown’s tour bus.

Other names an Entertainer Coach may be known as- 

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Things to Know Before You Charter a Tour Bus

Traveling in a luxurious tour bus is a unique experience and an ideal solution for anyone traveling over the road for extended periods. Since these buses are specially equipped to provide multi-day comfort on long journeys, most companies that rent them do so on long-term contracts. Many companies will charter or rent for a day.

Here are some things to keep in mind before you book an entertainer coach for your next trip:

• Accommodations and features will differ significantly, make sure to see the coach before signing a contract.
• Often includes sleeping accommodations with either one bed for a single entertainer or a configuration of up to 8 or more bunks.
• Always ask for insurance information before booking.
• If you need other parties listed as additionally insured, tell the company before signing a contract.

Though we work hard to keep our listings updated, we encourage you to check the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Safer System for company standing before booking with any operator. 

Common Amenities on a Tour Bus

Because tour buses are designed to serve as your home out on the road, these vehicles are packed to the brim with amenities. When you're traveling for days at a time and spending long periods on your bus, you want every luxury you can get to make the journey more comfortable.

Most tour buses feature bunks or beds where you can relax or catch some sleep overnight and lounge areas where you can hang out during the day. While the details for each bus will vary, you can expect the following amenities from a tour bus charter:

• Restrooms   | Always
• AC   | Always
• WiFi   | Almost Always
• Screens/DVD   | Almost Always
• PA Systems   | Often
• In-Seat Power Outlets   | Almost Always
• Airline Grade Entertainment   | Almost Always
• Wheelchair Accessible   | Rare

We encourage you to ask your operators questions and request photos of your bus so you know you're getting what you need to make your trip a success.

Common Activities That Use Tour Buses

When you think about luxury tour buses, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the rock stars who tour the country putting on spectacular shows. Still, they aren't the only ones traveling in these buses. Entertainer coach buses provide comfortable, luxurious transportation and accommodations for a wide range of performers, political figures and everyday folks who want an experience like no other.

From road trips to tours and everything in between, tour buses provide an excellent home away from home for any group, including:

Bands and musicians

Political Campaigns

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Renting a tour bus for a long trip provides you the ultimate convenience. Your bus should have almost everything you need onboard, so you can travel without searching for hotel rooms or places to stop for food and bathroom breaks. 

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“Can’t wait to get on the road again,” goes the Willie Nelson song. Here’s how two bands — one in a van, one in an, er, bigger conveyance — go from gig to gig.

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Summer is high season for concert tours. Bands travel to Instagram fests like Bonnaroo, in the wilds of Tennessee, and old standbys like Glastonbury, in England. And of course there’s always a sweaty bar to play.

There are myriad options for getting there (Uber, Mom and Dad’s Su baru, road trip!), but how do the stars make it? In grand style, apparently, or at least in their own style.

Here, two bands talk about life on the road and the pleasures of a home that travels with you.

Screaming Females are an indie rock band from New Brunswick, N.J., who have toured all over the world (they recently returned from Australia and New Zealand). This month, the band is back on the road in North America , driving themselves to gigs in their van.

“If you’re in a van like our van, you live in it. It becomes your house. We spend hours traveling. We don’t tend to sleep in it. That’s not to say that we haven’t. With any object you share with other people, you talk about the minutiae of how it functions.” Marissa Paternoster, singer and guitarist

“It’s a Ford Transit 150. We got the shortest length and medium-height model. We play a lot of gigs in bars and in cities. If you come through with a van and a trailer, which a lot of bands on our level tour with, it can be difficult to find parking. The benefit of the smallest length is it’s easier to park and steers like an S.U.V. The medium height meant we had enough room to stack a bunch of T-shirts to sell.” Jarrett Dougherty, drummer

“We usually call it the Van. Which is not the most creative name. Jokingly, we call it the Whip when we open up our bar, which just means you sit in the back and drink.” Marissa Paternoster

“Over the last two or three years, we’ve put 100,000 miles on it across North America. It’s been to every state other than Hawaii and Alaska, and it’s been to D.C., and probably five provinces in Canada.” Jarrett Dougherty

“If you spend 12 hours sitting in the same car, I think it comes pretty naturally to tinker with what’s back there. In the old van, we collaged the entire ceiling. I decorated our new van a lot to make it a little more cozy. Cardboard is very plentiful. If we’re lucky and have a good week we’ll sell a whole box of T-shirts.” Marissa Paternoster

“I put in one of those wire shelves that you buy at Home Depot. I affixed it to the cage in the back so we don’t squish all of our records. Whenever we’re loading up the van at the end of night, that gets the most comments. ‘Oh, you’ve got a shelf in there.’” Mike Abbate, bass player

“I don’t think that any of us dream of the next level up because it doesn’t seem viable to travel in anything fancier than our current fancy van. It’s a small operation — we’re playing in small rock clubs every night.” Mike Abbate

“It would be embarrassing to pull up in a big coach bus. We’re very grateful to have such a nice van. We’ve definitely ridden in some vehicles that were spotty. Our first van broke down near Las Cruces. It was very, very hot. There were a bunch of snakes. Big ups to our van. It’s the right size for the job, you know.” Marissa Paternoster

Old Dominion are a country band from Nashville. Their last album, “Happy Endings,” debuted at No. 1 on the country charts; its commercial success has allowed five members and their entourage to tour in a customized coach bus this summer.

“We did spend 10 years in those vans. We went through three of them. That first bus is usually just a rental, you get whatever you get. As you get more consistent, you get to pick one that you get to live with for a year. After that, if you can afford it, you pick a coach company. You tell them, ‘We’re doing a two-year lease, but we’ll build it from the ground up.’ The color choices on the curtains, the flooring choice, the couch cushion choice — we picked them to make it feel like home.” Geoff Sprung, bass player

“When we first got our bus, we pulled the van up that we’d been traveling in for years. Got into the bus, rolling down the road, cranking music. Our tour manager came back and said, ‘Guys, there’s 40 feet of bus. You all don’t have to sit crammed around the same couch.’” Matthew Ramsey, singer

“Sometimes those custom things happen out of boredom: ‘Hey, we should get some AstroTurf.’ Then it’d be football season: ‘Man, if we just had a TV out here, it’d be cool.’ We just suggest something and our management makes it happen.” Matthew Ramsey

“You have to be careful what you say out loud. We did our first big headlining tour last year or two years ago. Someone said, ‘It’d be cool if we could stand in our greenroom and spin some vinyl.’ Our production team had it custom built. None of those luxury items are essential — we lived for years without any of that stuff. But at festivals, your bus, that’s the extent of your comfort area. When you can hang outside and watch TV out there, it’s like another living room. It expands the living space.” Geoff Sprung

“We have moments where we fly sometimes. One of the best things is when the bus can pick us up at the airport. Because it’s like your home coming to pick you up. Our beds are there, all the food we like is there. I definitely love good coffee so I’ve turned everybody into coffee snobs. That happened in the van. I started bringing a French press in the van.” Matthew Ramsey

“The same five guys have been in a van and now this bus for over a decade. You’re in those close quarters together a couple hundred days a year. Because of that environment, I had to learn everyone’s idiosyncrasies and quirks because you either celebrate it or it drives you crazy.” Geoff Sprung

“Living in Nashville when we were struggling, there’s buses everywhere. You see them all the time. It is this benchmark that you shoot for. Now we’re traveling with four buses, with our crew. We’ve crossed into a point where it’s ridiculous and mind-blowing.” Matthew Ramsey

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Gwen Stefani’s extravagant tour bus is covered in white leather and stainless steel — exactly how we imagined it.

Actor Ashton Kutcher may just win most opulent celebrity mobile home with his 1,200 square foot, $2 million trailer. The large home is two stories with a rental bill of $8,750 a week  and all the luxury appliances you could want.

The lads in One Direction travel across the country in a stunning tour bus filled with black leather and  tons  of red accents. We are assuming the bright red kitchen is always fully stocked with….tea.

Dolly Parton is notorious for her eccentric taste in home decor and interior design. This can also be said for her humongous tour bus — which is now a part of a museum in Dollywood. In case you were wondering, there is a

President Barack Obama travels across America in a sleek black tour bus, complete with reclining chairs to relax after a long day of you know…running the country.

Will Smith’s $2.5 million mobile home is one for the books. According to Business Insider , the two-story trailer has 14 flat-screen TVs, $30,000 worth of leather, and an insane amount of technology.

The celebrity judge we all love to hate, Simon Cowell, has a beautiful $2 million tour bus with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and its own mobile medical unit. The behemoth costs Cowell $9,000 a week.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way tour bus, aptly named the Born Brave Bus, is a work of art on the inside and the outside. The exterior is covered in beautiful graffiti, while the interior is covered in a stunning cherry wood with artwork created by Gaga fans hanging on the walls.

Country singer John Rich isn’t afraid to go all out when it comes to his tour bus. Decorated in red leather, black tile and mahogany wood, there is nothing in the tour bus left untouched by style.

This popular country band travels the nation in comfort — patent leather comfort that is. In addition to several brown leather cushions, the Zac Brown Band’s tour bus is filled with granite accents and a perfect amount of lighting.

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If you’ve ever gone to a major concert, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the monolithic tour buses parked up near the venue. These blacked-out behemoths embody the mystery of life on the road for a rock band, and evoke questions about what their tinted windows might hide.

Buses like this are packed with the creature comforts any self-respecting musician needs for a life on the road, beginning with a fridge full of beer, beds and bathrooms and going on from there to include everything from massive TVs to cigar humidors and even mobile recording studios. Here in America, they’re also usually slathered with chrome accents adding to the cool aesthetic of a rock-star lifestyle.

Just a few years ago, it was pretty easy for bands to get hold of buses like this to take out on the road. The first way to do this, if you’re a big name, is to buy one for yourself and keep it running on tour after tour. If you’re a megastar like Dolly Parton, you can even rent it out for fans to stay in .

But for musicians that haven’t written something on the level of “ Nine to Five ,” the best way to track down a tour bus is to rent one.

“Before the pandemic, there seemed to be more buses available,” says Jamie Morral, president of Pennsylvania-based rental firm JGM Coaches . “Bands would be able to book their tours and feel confident that they would find a bus,”

For almost two decades, Morral and his firm loaned out buses to bands like Killswitch Engage , Hot Tuna and Simple Plan for their American tours. But on March 15, 2020, states began implementing lockdown orders as COVID -19 spread across the country.

“The whole industry was paused for two years,” says Scott Bell, tour manager for American rock band The Menzingers . “So now, everybody has come out to make money and everyone has to tour.”

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Now, almost three years later, bands, musicians and artists of all kinds are itching to get back out on the road and make up for lost time with fans. Because of this, competition for everything needed to put on a psychedelic show is fierce. Venues, equipment and tour buses are all in high demand as everyone from Taylor Swift to Def Leppard tries to hit the road now that they’re free to travel the world once again. Rabid competition is leading to sky-high prices, canceled reservations and soaring demand for all manner of equipment, particularly tour buses.

“You had the likes of Diana Ross on waiting lists with bus companies hoping bands would cancel a tour so they could get a bus,” says Graham Forster, a tour bus driver for Irish company Crosslink.

So, how the heck did we get here?

First up, the music industry changed. With the advent of streaming, album sales and new music releases aren’t enough to make being a recording artist a full-time job for many. Spotify pays out just $0.004 per stream , so revenue for bands and singers has increasingly come from merchandise and ticket sales.

So when the pandemic put large events and concerts on hold, many musicians struggled. Now that restrictions have been lifted, “Everybody is trying to put money in their checking accounts,” says Morral.

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But the pandemic took more than just money from artists’ purses. With the industry on hold, bus companies struggled as work dried up. While some firms were able to stay solvent by, for instance, loaning out their buses to healthcare providers to act as mobile vaccine hubs in the pandemic , this was either done at a loss or didn’t bring in the kind of revenue they were used to. Some had to make the difficult decision to sell vehicles or even close up shop for good.

“Some of those companies that went bankrupt during the pandemic, not all those buses have been bought up or are being run by other companies yet,” says Morral. This means there’s now a shortage of buses as these vehicles are still waiting to be snapped up by other operators. “If you take 20, 30 or 40 buses out of the entertainer equation then that’s a lot of buses.”

For this reason, the price of tour buses is skyrocketing. Where bands could usually expect to spend 20 to 35 percent of their budget on the bus, according to Morral, that’s no longer the case.

“I’ve had managers and artists write to me since this all started telling me they would pay double if I could give them buses,” says Morral. “I’ve heard stories of people having their buses pulled and given to someone else. It’s bad business.”

That’s a story echoed by Bell of Scranton, PA punk band The Menzingers , who told us of a metal band that was forced to pull its European tour after the bus company told them to wire them thousands more dollars, as another artist was trying to outbid them.

Driver Demand

All this chaos isn’t simply around securing the bus. It’s also about securing the driver for your bus. Morral has stories about rental companies across the country that have “20 to 30 buses just sitting on their lot because they can’t find drivers for them.”

“It’s definitely a drivers’ market now,” says Forster, a UK-based tour bus driver who’s driven for the likes of Annie Lennox , Slipknot , Metallica and Robbie Williams . “I heard of drivers asking for £400 (roughly $480) a day and they were getting it. Because the companies wanted the buses out and working.”

That’s roughly three times the normal rate for a driver in the UK; Forster says he’s usually paid £130 (around $156) for every day that he’s out on the road. But with so much money to be made, why aren’t more drivers heading out on tour?

“I think a lot of it is people got comfortable being home,” says Morral. “In our industry the driver is going to be gone 300 plus days a year. Then they got home and some of them, especially those who are married, got a job where they’re maybe driving trucks and they’re home every night. They got used to that.”

Some veterans of the industry are, understandably, now reluctant to return to a life on the road. That life saw Forster spend just 14 days at home in 2022 as he covered thousands of miles driving artists like American rapper Gashi across Europe. Despite this, he says he never considered switching lanes when the going got tough.

“During the first three months of the lockdowns it was like a vacation,” Forster says. “Then I became bored. I volunteered as a swab taker at drive-in test centers, then when that finished I went onto trucks for a while. That basically reminded me why I didn’t like doing trucks.”

As soon as touring got underway in the UK again, Forster was back out on the road. When he was reunited with his Setra 431 bus, he found himself returning to an industry that had seen many drivers leave and few new ones step in to take their places. Those that had joined were struggling to adapt to their new rides.

“Drivers are being taken on directly from service buses and tourist buses and into rock and roll. But they are a different animal altogether.” Driving a musician’s tour bus, he says, requires a gentle approach as the buses are much larger . On top of that, you’re often driving sleeping passengers around, so you can’t risk jolting your star out of bed by taking a corner too quickly or slamming on the brakes at a red light.

Now, even for drivers who have stepped away from a life on the road, the calls keep coming for them to settle back into the driver’s seat.

“We met our current guitar tech through driving vans,” Bell says. “He had always been a good guitar player, so we were like, ‘hey Kyle, you want to be our guitar tech?’ Now, he gets called all the time asking if he’ll come back and drive for three days out in Canada.”

Is There a Fix?

This shortage of drivers means that, at present, it doesn’t make sense for companies like JGM to snap up out-of-service buses or place orders for new units.

“I don’t make dumb business decisions like going out to buy ten brand-new buses just because the market is hot right now,” says JGM’s Morral. “I think the market is going to go back to what it was, and I think there will be buses readily available again.”

But what will it take for the industry to get back to how things were pre-Covid? The answer seems to be time; time to train new bus drivers, time for artists to end their tours and time for the appetite for live shows to return to normal. But Forster warns things may get worse before they start to improve.

“A lot of the old school drivers, like myself, over the next two years will be retiring,” he explains. “Then there will be a bigger shortage of drivers and I reckon it’ll take easily five to 10 years.”

So if you’re considering a career change, this might be a good time for a life on the road with a rock and roll band.

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According to analysts at Pollstar, total grosses for the top 100 tours that year were up 46 percent from $6.28 billion in 2022 to $9.17 billion last year. Attendance figures were also up, rising from 59 million to 70 million - an increase of 18.4 percent.

The following chart is based on data collected by Pollstar on the world’s highest grossing tours of 2023. It reveals that at the top of this list, comes Taylor Swift with her record-breaking “ Eras Tour ” - the first ever to break the $1 billion mark - which visited 60 stadiums in total. It was followed by Beyoncé’s “Renaissance Tour”, which grossed some $580 million in 56 shows and Bruce Springsteen’s “Springsteen and E Street Band 2023 Tour” which grossed $380 million across 66 venues.

Ticket prices for the top 8 grossing worldwide tours ranged between an average of $105.16 for an Ed Sheeran ticket to more than double that for Taylor Swift - $238.95.

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Roger Daltrey and Katie Jacoby in San Diego, May 6, 2024 (Photo: Roger Froehlich; used with permission)

Many folks have approached the recent appearances of The Who as if the band were the boxer who did not know when to hang up his gloves. Other than a couple of shows at the 2024 edition of their Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have no other scheduled performances together on the calendar. With Townshend busy earlier this year preparing for the return of the musical Tommy to Broadway, Daltrey announced his own solo tour featuring many members of The Who’s touring band. His May 6 concert San Diego’s gorgeous Rady Shell at Jacob’s Park—surrounded on three sides by water—preceded an 11-date U.S. run by five weeks. “The Guv’nor” turned 80 on March 1.

The show opened with a trio of Townshend tunes: “After The Fire,” “Getting in Tune” and “I Can See For Miles.” The first was released in 1985 on a Daltrey solo album and was seen by many as Townshend’s farewell to the height of The Who’s prowess.

After the fire the fire still burns The heart grows older but never ever learns The memories smolder and the soul always yearns After the fire the fire still burns

Various fans have noted that “I Can See For Miles” would have worked well within the context of Tommy , but as a single Daltrey’s vocal delivered it with aplomb and still does. (Of all The Who’s significant discography, it is their highest-charting U.S. single, reaching #9 in 1967.)

It is hard work for Daltrey’s band to compete with the memories of a Who concert, even its latest incarnation. But they acquitted themselves well in San Diego. They’re led by guitarist Simon Townshend, keyboardist Loren Gold, bassist Jon Button, violinist Katie Jacoby and drummer Scott Devours. The younger Townshend sang “Going Mobile,” evoking his brother Pete’s vocals on a song The Who apparently never performed live.

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1971’s Who’s Next was over-indexed in the setlist, which is understandable as it is the gem of The Who’s prodigious output. “Behind Blue Eyes” was given a suitably chilling rendition; Pete has always said that his most personal songs are best sung by Daltrey.

The audience sang along to “Squeeze Box,” the too-clever-by-half hit from 1975. As for “Tattoo,” a minor single from the late ’60s, Daltrey said, “Pete saw into the future when he wrote it; today you are naked without one.”

Daltrey sprinkled various stories throughout the evening, pulling from his cheeky autobiography Thanks a Lot Mr. Kibblewhite (the title is how the singer feels about the teacher who kicked him out of school at age 15 with a reprimand, “Daltrey, you’ll never amount to anything”).

During the show’s second half, the tempo picked up with “Another Tricky Day,” prompting Daltrey to display the trademark whirl of his mic for the first time. Two gorgeous songs about the audience (“The Kids Are Alright” and “Without Your Love”) bookended a scorching “Who Are You.” The audience rose to its feet as many gravitated to the front of the stage.

“Baba O’Riley” was the evening’s highpoint. The opening track on Who’s Next contains arguably the best synthesizer motif of the last five decades, and Pete Townshend’s original recording is doubtlessly used on stage as Gold added little more than minor ripples on the keyboard. Jacoby took the spotlight for the amazing violin solo building to the song’s climax. She has been a fixture for many years when The Who tour.

All in all, Daltrey was in fine shape. His 60 years as Townshend’s sparring partner would indicate the singer is not ready to hang up the boxing gloves.

Daltrey’s eleven-date run begins June 10, with special guest KT Tunstall for some of the others and Dan Bern for others. Tickets are available here .

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Probably WB. People have uploaded the highlights of all the tours to YouTube so you can preview them.

Disney also has a studio tour that I’ve done twice (2014 and 2023), but it’s so ludicrously overpriced and hard to book that it’s worth it only for hard-core Disney fans. The reasons to do it are to pose with a real Oscar and to stand in Walt Disney’s personal office. Unfortunately, the tour does not include the animation studio across the street.

Whenever the word 'best' appears in a question, I always pause because 'best' can mean lots of different things. In the case of the Studio tours, there are standard tours and extended (longer) tours so you have to decide whether 'extended' is best' or 'standard length' is best.

In my view, the standard tours are more than adequate but if your family are passionate TV and film goers and know the names of actors, directors, movies, TV shows, etc going back decades (and eager to see the upcoming ones), you might want an extended tour. (quick: What was Steven Spielberg's first movie? Was it ET or Jaws? Answer: Neither)

The standard tours offered by the studios follow the same format:

a. An intro film about the works of that studio.

b. A guided tour

c. Access to the interior of various buildings (sound stages, prop house, Foley Studio, wardrobe warehouse, etc)

d. There are additional 'special exhibits' at some like the collection of famous 'movie cars' and the special effects exhibits at Warner Bros.

e. Gift Shop

So, not surprisingly, the tour of each studio will focus on the TV and movies produced from that studio so depending on the TV shows and movies that interest you, that could determine which tour is 'best'. Many people don't know which studio produced the movies and TV shows that they have enjoyed. It's a simple matter to look this up.

a. Sony is in the City of Culver City which is a little bit inland (away from the coast) from Santa Monica . You can reach it from SaMo (as I like to call it) via the Metro 733 bus which runs along Venice Bl or via the 'E' train metro rail. (The 733 drops you closer to Sony than the metro rail).

b. Paramount Studios is in the Hollywood District (a little bit south of the eastern end of the Walk of Fame ). We don't know if you plan to tour by means other than a 'tour bus' but with 5 nights, it's probably a good idea. As such, if you visit Hollywood, it's easy enough to get to Paramount Studios by local public transit.

c. Warner Bros is in the City of Burbank which is furthest from Santa Monica. It will take a little longer to get to WB but they offer their tour every 20 or 30 minutes throughout the day whereas the other two studios offer their tours only 2 or 3 times/day so it will be easier to coordinate a time for the WB tour since there are so many 'start times'.

Sony conducts their tours 'on foot'; the others use large 'golf carts'. All the lots are flat, however, and the Sony tour stops often so tour-goers can sit for various presentations or, at the very least, lean against something.

So, based upon all of that, which would be the most suitable? Up to you.

As previously mentioned the Warner Bros tour is simplest because of how often they run. Sony and Paramount may make more sense for you based on geography or if the kids have a particular interest in a show or movie. One time when we were at Warner Bros they had a good collection on display of Harry Potter costumes and props. On another occasion they had Avengers (super hero) costumes. One complication is that you need to reserve and pay for a tour time in advance. That means factoring in when your kids get up, feeding them, and then commuting to the studio. That’s why we did a tour after lunch on the assumption that we could cut lunch in Burbank short if we were running late.

we liked warner brothers best - enjoy

Don't expect a lot. Your kids might not enjoy it - the tours focus on shows and movies from the past. Not much that's current. It's a working studio tour at Warner Bros, that's where I would go.

But don't miss the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. https://www.academymuseum.org/en

To follow up on #5, the Academy Museum is worth it. I visited for the first time last August while I was in town to tour the Walt Disney Studios for the second time.

To teach people about the filmmaking process, they have a large exhibit on the Godfather, including the set for the famous study scene (“I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse”) and the notorious offer itself (taxidermied, of course).

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Bands That Are Still Touring With No Original Members

Posted: May 2, 2024 | Last updated: May 2, 2024

Bona Fide: Long Gone

There are two kinds of music fans in the world. Some will not see a band perform unless key members are part of the show, so when Black Sabbath embarked on their farewell tour with only three of the four original members in tow, those fans boycotted the entire enterprise and refused to go.

The other kind of fan doesn’t care who’s in the band as long as they still play the big hits, meaning that no original band members are necessary for the band to tour. Here’s our list of some of those bands, almost all of whom are on tour this very minute, thereby creating the equivalent of a Beatles tour with nary a John, Paul, George, or Ringo in sight.

Yes was one of the most popular progressive rock bands of the 1970s, and their hit 1971 song “Roundabout” is still in regular rotation on FM radio. Fans still come to see them, so they have continued to tour despite the lack of any original members. The band's closest thing to a “mainstay” is guitarist Steve Howe, who joined the group for its third album. But hey, if you need to hear all 22 minutes of “Gates of Delirium” performed live, they’re touring Europe at this very moment.    

GWAR is a heavy metal band that took the Alice Cooper shock rock formula of fake blood, props, and mock executions as far as it could go, aided in part by costumes that fully obscured the band members' identities. Countless people have come and gone through its ranks since frontman David “Oderus Urungus” Brockie founded the group in 1984, but when he passed away in 2014, the band chose to continue, in part because the costumes ensured that no one knew who was onstage anyway. The band will start  its next U.S. tour  in June.

3. Iron Butterfly

Iron Butterfly was founded in the 1960s and is best known for the interminable “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,” which lasts for 17 minutes, almost enough time for your last toke of the sticky icky to wear off. Everyone in the original band has died, except for singer Doug Ingle, but you would be wrong if you’d expect him to come back for the touring income. Every current band member was drafted in the 2000s, except for singer Eric Barnett, who joined in 1991. Their last tour  wrapped up in 2021 , but since even death hasn’t stopped this band from touring, you can most likely expect to see them onstage again at some point.

4. Canned Heat

Canned Heat is a blues rock band formed in 1965 that performed at Woodstock and is best known for the song “Going Up the Country.” Founding members Alan Wilson and Bob Hite both passed away decades ago and currently, the only member of the band who dates back to its olden days is drummer Fito De La Parra, who was not an original member but joined the group for its second album. This incarnation of the band will be touring Europe over the summer and then playing in Las Vegas in September, so buy your concert tickets and brown acid now.

5. Blood, Sweat & Tears

Like Canned Heat, the 1960s jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat and Tears also graced the stage at the Woodstock festival, but they had already begun hemorrhaging original members before they ever set foot on that stage. In the mid-1970s, drummer Bobby Colomby became the last original band member to leave the group, and the lineup fluctuated countless times, at one point including singer Bo Bice, who came in second place to Carrie Underwood on the 2005 season of American Idol. See their current lineup  in May 2024 if you’re in Illinois or Indiana .

6. Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd had lineup issues from the get-go. Indeed, no two studio albums had the same lineup, but the band remained popular anyway on the strength of such hits as “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird.” In 1977, their private airplane crashed while they were on tour, killing two members, but they returned in 1991 with a revamped lineup that contained only three of the band’s original seven. Eventually, only guitarist Gary Rossington remained, but he passed away in 2023, and there is now nobody left from the band’s original lineup. Despite this, their current lineup  goes back out on tour in May 2024 .

7. Molly Hatchet

Something about Southern Rock bands makes them different from other rock bands, and it’s not just about geography. What makes them different is the constant, revolving door lineup changes that plague these bands from the outset, and Florida’s Molly Hatchet of “Flirtin’ with Disaster” fame is no exception. Founded by guitarist Dave Hlubek in 1973, every single original member of the band is dead as of 2020, and the “Molly Hatchet” name is now owned by guitarist Bobby Ingram, who replaced Hlubek in 1987. The band’s next world tour begins in May 2024 .

8. The Pointer Sisters

The Pointer Sisters were formed in 1970 and consisted of June, Bonnie, and Anita Pointer. They had multiple hit songs over the next two decades, including "Slow Hand," "I'm So Excited," and "Neutron Dance," but June Pointer passed away in 2006, Anita Pointer stepped down from the group in 2015, and Bonnie Pointer had already left the group in 1977, leaving only Ruth Pointer, who had joined in 1972, as the last remaining sister. Today, the group is rounded out by her daughter Issa and granddaughter Sadako, and if you’re not bothered by the fact that none of them are sisters, you can catch them on tour  starting in June 2024 .

The hard rock band Heart may be synonymous with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, but they were not original founding members. That honor went to guitarist Roger Fisher and bassist Steve Fossen, who formed the band in 1973. The Wilson sisters did not join until 1975, and the band had great commercial success for the rest of the decade. By 1982, the founding members had either quit or been fired, which put the Wilson sisters in charge of the band. The group’s lineup shifted numerous times, but they’re still at it and in the middle of  a very long and ambitious world tour .

10. Quiet Riot

When Quiet Riot hit it big with their 1983 hit album “Metal Health,” many people were unaware that it was their third album and that singer Kevin DuBrow was already the only remaining original member. The band was formed by bassist Kelly Garni and guitarist Randy Rhoads, with Rhoads going on to play with Ozzy Osbourne after two 1970s albums with Quiet Riot that were only released in Japan. DuBrow passed away in 2007, and the band underwent multiple lineup changes. After the death of drummer Frankie Banali in 2020, bassist Rudy Sarzo, who had played on “Metal Health,” returned to the band to embark on a tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the breakthrough album.

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 DAY TRIP TO SUZDAL

  Suzdal is one of the most popular destinations on the Golden Ring and the whole city is often described as an open-air museum.  The city has no railway station and practically no heavy industry, meaning that is has preserved its provincial charm and a great deal of architectural monuments.

  From Moscow, Suzdal is not as easy to get to as Sergiev Posad (the closest Golden Ring city to the capital) but it is worth going the extra distance as Suzdal provides more of a contrast from Moscow.  If you make use of high-speed trains it is possible and not too demanding to visit for even just a day, but of course spending the night there is recommended to soak in the atmosphere or to combine it with a visit to neighbouring Vladimir.  As the city is a very popular tourist destination you will have no problem finding a cafe or guesthouse there.  There is practically no public transport in the city, but the city is small and most sights are located relatively close to each other.

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Direct to Suzdal

  Buses directly to Suzdal leave from Moscow’s Schyolkovsky Bus Station.  There are about 9 buses a day and it takes around 4½ hours depending on traffic.  The buses stop at Vladimir too.  Using this option will mean a rather exhausting day trip.

Orientation and Main Sights

  Suzdal is a relatively small city and it is not difficult to walk around the city to see most of the sights.  

  The main road in the city is Ulitsa Lenina which runs north across the whole city.  

  The main sights of Suzdal are located either on or just off this road, including the two main sights: the Suzdal Kremlin in the south and the Spaso-Yevfimiev Monastery in the north.

  More information about Suzdal can be found on our Suzdal  pages.

  Suzdal is famous for its medovukha (mead) which is an alcoholic drink made out of honey.  It can be drunk either hot or cold, meaning it perfect in both summer and winter, and you will find it on practically every menu in the city.  There are various flavours of the drink available and even a non-alcoholic version.  In addition to medovukha, you can find all traditional Russian souvenirs in the city and there is a big souvenir market on Torgovaya Ploschad.

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Taylor Swift made big changes to Eras Tour. What to know about set list, 'Tortured Poets'

PARIS, France — Who's afraid of little old Taylor Swift adding an additional set to her already extensive Eras Tour setlist ? The singer revivified her magnum opus in La Défense Arena adding seven songs from "The Tortured Poets Department."

Swift rearranged the majority of the show, leaving only the "Lover," "Fearless" and "Midnights" eras in their original spots. "Folklore" and "Evermore" joined forces in one eight-song set. Swift also debuted several new outfits and cut some songs from the set list.

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A road spiraled down the catwalk in an animation to initiate the era. The background animation showed a deserted road while large cages animated and fell on the road.

“Oh my god you should see your faces,” she sang.

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Swift switched to “Down Bad” before seamlessly transitioning into the lead single “Fortnight.” Stage production recreated an asylum that resembled the music video for the song with Post Malone, whose recorded harmony played concluding the song.

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Swift gave a preview of the songs cut from her show in the first release of her Eras Tour movie. To be fair, she incorporated opening act Paramore during the "Speak Now" set to sing "Castles Crumbling" after "Enchanted."

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