Scottish musician Callum Beattie performs live his third album, INDI, at the El Sol venue in Madrid on Wednesday, May 6. The Spanish tour, which kicked off with a sold-out show in Benidorm, continues through Zaragoza (Thursday 7), Barcelona (Friday 8), and ends in Lleida (Saturday 9). His proposal combines indie rock with lyrics about love and resilience. 🎸
The technical engine of Beattie's live show 🎛️
To bring the power of INDI to the stage, Beattie uses a setup of Vox AC30 amplifiers and Fender Telecaster guitars, providing a clean and punchy sound. The in-ear monitoring system allows precise feedback control in medium-sized venues like El Sol. Additionally, the rhythm section employs electronic pads for synthesizer layers, achieving a stadium texture without losing the intimacy of the venue.
How to survive a tour without losing your voice 🎤
Beattie has confirmed that his secret to singing eight consecutive shows is drinking warm water with lemon and avoiding speaking to the press before soundchecks. He has also revealed that he uses thermal socks, because the cold in Spanish dressing rooms is more treacherous than an out-of-tune chord. That said, the real mystery is how he manages to keep his fringe in place during the encore.