William Ryan Key to Play Yellowcard Set at Slam Dunk 2019

This is awesome. I wish more musicians would do this with past bands they were in that are no longer together.

 

Yeah this is very cool. 9 times out of 10 if you go to see a solo artist from a previously big band the entire crowd is only there to hear you cover songs from that band. It's unavoidable.

 

Love this, but also hate it. It kind of keeps the juices flowing and makes me wish they'd just all get on a stage and go nuts again (I am aware of how difficult and unlikely that truly is)

 

I’ve wondered about who gets paid in these scenarios. If Yellowcard is being promoted for the fest, does the rest of the band get a cut if they were co-writers on the songs?

 

I would assume just the performer. I don't think artists have to pay the writer to perform a song live at a show but would if they recorded it and then were going to sell it, although I could be totally wrong.

 

Vinnie from the Movielife would always do a fantastic job of things like this. He had his own solo music, but he'd always play Movielife and Avalanche songs on his acoustic tours. He puts together a solid mix of fan requests for older songs and throws in his solo stuff with it.

If I were to guess I'd say that Ryan will probably do a bit of both (some YC, some solo stuff).

 

I’m so excited for this! Never thought I’d get to hear Yellowcard songs live again.

Nope he’s doing a Yellowcard only set.

 

If you never thought you'd hear Yellowcard songs live again you don't understand how much people like money.

 

I moved from Australia to Israel a few years ago so the chances of me being able to catch them even if they do ever tour again are low. It just so happens I'm going to Slam Dunk this year.

 

Yellowcard reunion in 2 years confirmed

 

He's seemed pretty against playing Yellowcard songs on his solo tours so I'm kinda surprised by this. Awesome news for those who can go.

 

Would be cool if he did this at some US festivals too

 

He said he'll play the 5-6 most popular Yellowcard songs. I haven't followed them as closely throughout their career as others here have but I'll guess Ocean Avenue, Only One, Lights and Sounds, Light Up the Sky and another one or two from OA (Way Away or Believe?).

 

Nearly half of his current solo set is YC songs. Highly recommend his solo tour btw!