EP368 Amos Rifkin on Insomniac's Fall Tour, DIY Booking & Independent Music

Tom welcomes Amos Rifkin of Insomniac for a special episode announcing the band's upcoming Fall 2026 tour while discussing independent touring, festival culture, the evolving live music landscape, and what's next for the band.Amos shares details about Insomniac's newly announced fall tour, which follows directly after their summer run and features performances throughout the Midwest, Northeast, and East Coast. He discusses the importance of reaching new cities, returning to longtime supporters, and building sustainable touring opportunities through strong relationships with venues and promoters.The conversation also explores the realities of booking tours in today's music industry, the resurgence of smaller markets, and why intimate venues continue to be the backbone of underground heavy music. Amos reflects on the changing culture surrounding live events, including the growth of all-ages shows and the increasing popularity of alcohol-free social spaces.Additional topics include:The Summer and Fall 2026 Insomniac toursTouring with Slumbering SunBog Social's 12th Anniversary celebrationBooking shows across the United StatesBuilding audiences in smaller music marketsThe rise of all-ages venuesNon-alcoholic bars, THC beverages, and changing concert cultureIn the Key of Dune FestJoint Jam FestivalWisconsin Doomed & Stoned FestivalVisiting Acadia National Park while on tourWriting Insomniac's next albumExploring themes of grief, healing, and personal growth through musicAmos also reflects on how the underground music community continues to thrive through collaboration, grassroots promotion, and meaningful relationships, offering an inside look at what it takes to keep independent heavy music alive while preparing for Insomniac's next creative chapter.