In this episode, I take you on a journey through my relentless touring days, driving up and down California and Nevada, playing show after show in towns like Sacramento, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. It was a grueling life of endless travel, setting up gear, and performing on little sleep. But it was on one of those long drives when I stumbled upon something that would change my path forever—Hypnogaja.

While at Guitar Center in Sacramento, I picked up a CD by this unknown band. The first track, "Nothing Box," immediately hooked me. There was something magnetic about their sound—dark yet captivating. Over time, their music became the soundtrack to my travels, and I soon found myself connecting with the band. We booked shows together, and I watched their journey unfold from small venues to legendary stages.

Hypnogaja’s cover of Here Comes the Rain Again by the Eurythmics was the turning point. The track went viral, catapulting them into the spotlight. Their music was featured in TV shows, movies, and video games, and soon, they were touring with the likes of Seether. I felt immense pride in watching them achieve success because I had seen them struggle and work hard to get there.

Their rise is a testament to what hard work, perseverance, and staying true to your craft can do. Success isn’t always about talent alone—it’s about pushing through the tough times and never giving up. Hypnogaja went from living in a van to selling out shows and touring with rock legends, and their journey is a powerful reminder that persistence pays off.

If you’ve ever faced rejection or struggled to see progress, this episode is for you. It’s a story about never giving up, about finding success not through shortcuts but through grit and passion. Listen to the story of Hypnogaja’s rise, and let it inspire you to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

Remember, just like Hypnogaja, your breakthrough could be just around the corner. Keep pushing, and success will follow.