8 episodes
Those Rules Don’t Apply To Us Podcast thoserulesdontapplytous
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Follow along in the music and concert adventures of Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch, as fans, managers, back-stage access and friends of bands. In this podcast they tell adventurous, inspirational, comical and at times emotional stories from live performance experiences shared together. Whether they were in the front row of some of the most iconic shows over the past decade, or rubbing elbows with the likes of Jack Black while dressed like idiots at a black tie affair, their stories get asked to be repeated over and over; they’re finally bringing these tales to the air. Re-live specific shows with stories and sometimes sound bites as they describe their experiences at these concerts, though often from the best seats in the house as they both believe there is no point in ever sitting in a bad seat; usually.
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Episode #8: Paul McCartney
He was and is a Beatle. When a Beatle comes to town, you go to the show. Andy and Mackenzie saw Paul McCartney together on April 17, 2016 at Key Arena in Seattle, WA. Hear their tales about almost not even getting into the show, yet somehow ending up closer to the stage than nearly everyone else. Again. They discuss all of this and also include some live audio from the show!
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
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Episode #7: Pearl Jam: The Home Shows. Part 2/2; Jack White, METZ and more!
Listen to Part 2 of 2 from the guys experiencing Pearl Jam in 2018 at The Home Shows (Part 1 is here or wherever you get your podcasts). As usual they were crammed up towards the front like sardines and having unforgettable experiences. Somehow after all of that exhaustion, Mackenzie went to the Sub Pop 30th anniversary party the next day to see bands like Mudhoney and METZ. Then the two met up again two days later to see Jack White to cap off the most righteous week of rock and roll. Listen along for the commentary and rare live audio clips from the shows!
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
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Episode #6: Pearl Jam: The Home Shows. Part 1/2
In the Summer of 2018, Pearl Jam played two nights at Safeco Field in Seattle, for the "Home Shows." These shows were fundraisers for the homeless situation in Seattle. Andy and Mackenzie were of course at both shows, and together about 20 rows back on the floor for one of the nights; and Mackenzie crept even closer the for the next show. Listen along as they talk about the strategizing it takes to get tickets and get positioned so close to the stage and what all comes with that, plus give a review of the shows themselves. Also included are rare audio clips from these performances.
This is a two-part series with Part 2 on the way.
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
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Episode #5:Tom Morello, The Strypes
This episode focuses on two shows that happened at Seattle's iconic music venue: The Crocodile. First, the guys review seeing Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave) solo in 2018, but then actually end up on stage with him, singing a Rage song with him and more. Yes, you read that correctly. ON STAGE. How in the world did they pull this one off? Listen along to find out and listen to hear them singing!
Part two is about the young but unfortunately now defunct garage rock band The Strypes. A band once championed by the great Elton John, they did a short U.S. run in 2014. Andy was up on it and insisted everyone go to see them, which he and Mackenzie did. Hear their take on it here as Andy shares some great stories of his interactions with the band and his family.
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
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Episode #4: Black Sabbath..... and Jerry Springer??
Black Sabbath went out on a final tour in 2016 so of course Andy and Mackenzie had to go see that one. While the show was entertaining, some of the things that happened in the stands were a bit chaotic. So much so that telling this story somehow morphed into a Jerry Springer story you won't believe and that will have you laughing and you won't want to miss!
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
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Episode #3: Charles Bradley; Brothers of a Feather
The first review from this episode is seeing Charles Bradley in Seattle in 2016. Re-live their emotional stories of what a genuine artist that Bradley was. Then they recall seeing The Black Crowes' Robinson Brothers as a duo in a tiny club in Portland, just before the pandemic happened. That show was nearly impossible to get into, but of course Andy and Mackenzie got in! You'll also hear real audio from both shows!
Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch
Edited by Mackenzie McAninch
Music by Beyond the Lamplight
Artwork by B. Anthony Nelson
Find their social media and more here