Episode 81: Neil Westfall (A Day To Remember)

Neil Westfall keeps moving. Although much of his ADTR plans were put on hold, including a North American tour with Slipknot, he has quickly built a thriving, music-based Twitch community (and the computer to support it), and is close to launching a restaurant with his wife, Mary. Neil joins Matt, Jordan, and Justin from Orlando, Florida, in his beautifully lit and professionally shot studio. Get ready for the bullet points, baybeeee!!! • The importance and evolution of ADTR's live production • If the band is considering live concert streams • How the band strategically invested in themselves early on • Understanding the strengths of each member to make the whole stronger • The importance of community building on Twitch and for bands • Providing fans access and experiences he desired from his favorite musicians • His passion for building computers • Taking advantage of our time during the pandemic • Meeting his wife on tour with blink-182 • The process of opening a new vegan-based restaurant with his wife • Similarities between bands and restaurants   You can look at our faces while listening to this conversation! https://www.youtube.com/chocolatecroissants We want to connect with you! Join our private, supportive Facebook group full of creatives from around the world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chocolatecroissants/ or search "Chocolate Croissants" in Groups. Instagram: @chocolatepod @mattperiphery @jordanbeatwell @justinblakegoodman @neilwestfall44 ChocolateCroissants.com