It’s been a busy couple of months for Scott & Saving Abel. They were requested to perform in Kuwait for the troops, which they did in February, then jetted to New Delhi, India to perform at the Hard Rock. Now, they’re back in the states and ready to rock for the fans stateside. The month of March has already been a whirlwind with performances back to back all over the southern region.
We caught up with the co-founder of TATCO to find out what his take was about his experience abroad and his plans for TAT Co in the near future after the Minerva Fest performance in Tupelo, MS.
TAT Co: So what was Kuwait like, man?
Bartlett: Eye opening. You think that you’ve got it tough, and then you go and see these guys selflessly serving their country. It gives you a new perspective on things. They were so appreciative of us and vice versa. It was a real honor to go over there, because they requested us. We performed for them the entire time, minus two shows that were cancelled due to sand storms.
TAT Co: What was one of your cooler experiences while there?
Bartlett: There were so many, but one night I actually ran into some guys from the AirForce who were from Memphis. That blew my mind. I had a backpack that was full of TAT Co gear that I was going to pass out that day, but I just gave the guys the entire thing – backpack and all. My thought was what were the odds that I’d run into some guys from Memphis.
TAT Co: Tell us about New Delhi. Was that your first time there?
Bartlett: Yes, it was the entire band’s first time there. Two years ago, none of us had any idea that we were going to be performing in such a cool place. It was awesome.
TAT Co: Coming back home after a shows like that, did you experience some brief culture shock?
Bartlett: A stage is a stage. People are people. I just hope that they all buy the records and by my shirts.
TAT Co: Let’s talk TAT Co & Saving Abel for a minute. What are your thoughts in the middle of the success of both businesses?
Bartlett: Well, I have a unique position in both Saving Abel and TATCo. I’m one of the founding members of both. So, they both mean a lot to me. You can see that the music is translated into the clothes. We try to provide the best quality in both.
TAT Co: Tell us something that we didn’t know.
Bartlett: Last year, unfortunately there were 9 million illegal downloads of our music. We love the idea that we have fans, but we want them to do it the right way. This is our craft, and we work really hard at it. That said, the new album is due out soon, and it’s a smash. So, we know our fans will be pleased and we want them to come out and support us. Just the right way. I mean, I know I’ve put in the work. I want to see it continue to thrive.
Check out Saving Abel for the rest of the month in the following venues as they continue their tour. Also, don’t forget to check the TAT Co website and this blog for new updates regarding the clothing lines and artists.
| 03/17/2010 | Strange Days | Montgomery, AL | |
| 03/18/2010 | Fire | Jackson, MS | |
| 03/19/2010 | Club Overboard | Destin, FL | |
| 03/20/2010 | St. Pete Times Forum | Tampa, FL | |
| 03/24/2010 | Music Farm | Charleston, SC | |
| 03/25/2010 | Amos’s South End | Charlotte, NC | |
| 03/26/2010 | Hooligans | Jacksonville, NC | |
| 03/30/2010 | Valarium | Knoxville, TN |
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