Asphalt, Ramen, and Rock 'n' Roll: The Real Story of Touring America in a Van
Forget the tour bus fantasies. For most independent rock bands hitting the American road, life on tour is equal parts exhilarating and absolutely brutal. We're talking busted transmissions on I-40, gas station burritos at midnight, and the kind of crowd moments that make every mile worth it. Here's what the grind really looks like.