Our epic chat with Gary Smith, a veteran Christian music promoter in Europe! Behind the scenes stories of booking Rebecca St. James’ first UK tour to Skillet’s loud shows and for KING & COUNTRY’s international debut, Gary shares wild stories—like a whale-chasing crowd in the Faroe Islands and a 900-ticket sellout in an Austrian village. Hear how faith and ministry drove his work with, Thrid Day, DC Talk, Newsboys, and many more. 🕊️ Subscribe for more inspiring stories, and don’t miss Matt Armstrong next week! #MoreCowbellPleaseChapters0:00 Intro1:06 Welcome2:02 Early Life Stories2:40 Boys’ Brigade Memories4:08 Discovering Music Festivals4:46 First Bookings: Firm Foundations6:59 Label Showcase Moments8:26 Hiring the Right Team9:21 Landing U.S. Label Gigs9:39 DC Talk Show Highlights10:49 GMA Experiences11:06 David Smallbone’s Impact11:48 Organizing RSJ’s First Tour13:45 RSJ Tour Locations14:57 Planning Show Dates15:46 Core Touring Values16:31 Supporting Promoters17:40 Making Tours Work for All19:00 Austrian Tour Story22:10 Translator Tales23:47 Faroe Islands Adventure26:06 Japan Tour Insights28:20 for KING & COUNTRY’s First International Dates28:59 Keyboard Player Anecdotes30:27 Acts Promoted32:41 To Tour Europe or Not?34:52 Skillet’s Big Date36:13 Investing in European Tours37:42 Europe’s Openness to the Gospel39:38 Crossing Over to Mainstream40:11 U2’s Influence40:57 Life After Promoting42:10 Brazil Tour Story43:56 Rich Mullins’ Legacy45:44 Goodbyes & Thanks45:59 Outro🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

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