Those Rules Don’t Apply To Us Podcast

SXSW is the ultimate playground for music fanatics. Hundreds of shows to choose from every day, for up to a week straight; if you can handle it. ** Mackenzie and Andy have been to SXSW together while working, and separately as well. They have many tales to tell from these experiences. Getting backstage where they don't belong, meeting Lou Reed, Tom Morello and more. Seeing legendary performances a...

Here is Part 2 of 2 from what we call THE DAY. In the last episode, the guys took you up to about 7pm on January 4th, 2020 having met their hero in Robby Krieger from The Doors, hung out with Leif Garrett and all kinds of other things.  The night was just beginning as they then scampered off to a Hollywood black-tie affair to see a Nirvana reunion, Cheap Trick and many more acts. You'll never beli...

This was it. THE DAY. It's been their most talked about day of shows together for years and your hosts both unanimously agree that January 4th, 2020 is the greatest day for shows either of them have ever experienced.  The first part of this day starts with them attending a "Day of The Doors" event in Los Angeles. Being that The Doors are both of their all-time favorites, they were on adrenalin ove...

For years, we have said that The Seamonster Lounge in Wallingford is the best music venue for live, original music in all of Seattle. And we still stand by that statement. So much so that this entire episode will be dedicated to the venue, the people there and our experiences there.  Funky 2 Death. Joe Doria. Marmalade. Blood Moon Orchestra. If you don't already know about these names, grab a pen...

We know you might be listening to this podcast and be amazed at the wonders of the perfection in audio and content quality, assuming we're basically flawless in the creation of these episodes.  Wrong.  As we've mentioned many times, we're just a couple of clowns, horsing around and have no idea what we're doing. However we are having fun and you'll hear plenty of that in this special episode.  Thi...

Circus. That's what pops up when you look up Super Geek League. While this technically a concert that the guys went to in 2016, it's far from only being about the music. Clowns riding surfboards on top of the crowd, contortionists, acrobats, and a gagillion tons of confetti. Andy and Mackenzie will do their best to explain what this experience was like, but viewing the photos they will post on the...

Energy. Rock and Roll. That sums up this episode in four words. In this episode, Andy and Mackenzie re-visit 2017 twice as they talk about separate performances of both Black Pistol Fire and The Schizophonics in Seattle that year. They both really want you to go see both bands, and they're both really mad that their friends aren't helping to sell out every show of these bands. Hear them talk all a...

Andy and Mackenzie mention in this episode that they believe that Chris Cornell was perhaps the best rock male vocalist of his generation. The guys were incredibly lucky to not only experience seeing Cornell solo at the prestigious Benaroya Hall in Seattle in 2015, but of course they had good seats. Listen along as they recount this performance with energetic and at time emotional stories, plus li...

Listen to Part 2 of our "The Art of Ticket Buying" tips. In this episode we'll talk about buying from scalpers and how to be safe doing that. Did you miss Part 1? Listen to it here or wherever you get your podcasts.  But before we get to that, the guys talk about hanging out backstage (and even ON stage during a dare) with artists like Michael Franti, The Violent Femmes and more in Las Vegas.  Do...

If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you might be wondering how we even get in the door for some of these very prestigious events; especially the ones that are ultra sold out. Andy and Mackenzie get asked by friends all the time to help them get into shows and to share some of their methods on how to do so.  Honestly, it's kind of like a form of art; a challenge. So we decided to d...

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, En...

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 ag...

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 t...

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 hea...

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 Produ...

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 audi...

Andy and Mackenzie recap being at Farm Aid 2019 with Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Bonnie Raitt and so many more All-Stars. They started out in good seats but wait until you hear where they ended up! They also tell a story about the next day at a bar in Milwaukee that you've likely never experienced before, but should.    Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Ma...

In this debut episode of the Those Rules Don't Apply To Us podcast, meet your hosts Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch! Learn more about their music and concert going backgrounds, how they became friends, what this podcast will be about, why it was created and how it was created, and more!    Created, Written, Engineered and Produced by Andy Gates and Mackenzie McAninch Edited by Mackenzie McAninch...