Bootleg.live Teams with Judah & the Lion and Evan Honer for Upcoming Tours

Bootleg, the platform that turns high-quality concert audio into merch, has teamed up with two groups, Evan Honer and Judah & the Lion, to offer fans unique audio collectibles on tour.

Honer and Judah & the Lion reflect how artists are charting their own path. Fiercely independent, Honer has refined his alt-pop-inflected Americana after going viral (100M streams) with a Tyler Childers cover, evolving into an artist who knows how to forge his career.

Starting with their first EP in 2013, Judah & the Lion grabbed bluegrass by the banjo and reimagined it, weaving everything from indie rock and epic pop to hip hop to storm the charts.

Both Honer and Judah & the Lion are on tour this autumn. Both are extremely savvy about how to reach and engage fans. And they both signed on to offer Bootlegs to fans during the show, letting them take home and enjoy a meaningful memento of the night.

Bootlegs are collectible audio merch — concert recordings taken directly from the board, enhanced using Bootlegs’ proprietary process, and then combined with photos and short videos so fans can connect with and relive that special moment of music.

Unlike apparel or physical music formats, Bootlegs require no upfront spend and no transportation hassles. They are often the best-earning item on the merch table, making them one of best ways for fans to support their favorite artists financially.

“Fans have been wanting to capture that live magic for generations, but it’s been a struggle to make that work for artists,” explains Bootleg founder and CEO Rod Yancy. “We’ve figured out how to get fans what they want, and to make it a huge win for artists who increasingly rely on income like merch to make tours work. It’s been a real pleasure to collaborate with Judah & the Lion and Evan and their teams to bring this new audio merch offering to their fans.”