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Draco Rosa Talks Backstage Must-Haves: Palo Santo, Chocolate & More | Herbal Tea & White Sofas

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In the inaugural episode of GRAMMY.com's new series, the singer/songwriter reveals how pieces of his childhood set the mood before hitting the stage
Jennifer Velez
GRAMMYs
Feb 2, 2021 - 11:48 am

What does GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Draco Rosa need to get him ready to step on stage? Chocolate and palo santo, he reveals. "I think of my mom. [It] takes you right back to the beginning," he says about chocolate in the inaugural episode of GRAMMY.com's new series Herbal Tea & White Sofas. Each episode will feature music-makers sharing their must-haves backstage while on the road.

Draco Rosa Talks On-Tour Backstage Must-Haves

Why does Rosa like burning palo santo backstage? Again, It goes back to his childhood. "My parents forced me to go to Catholic school," he says. "For some reason, in some weird way, even though I rejected all of that stuff, here I am lighting the palo santo and [it's] taking me back to my childhood again."

Watch the full episode above to find out what else Rosa fancies—and what he's nixed from his list after years of performing.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Argentinian Singer/Songwriter María Becerra Rhapsodizes About Backstage Maté

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch María Becerra discuss what she needs on her rider to have a great show — from vegan food to traditional maté
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Nov 30, 2021 - 2:42 pm

Some acts have infamous riders that become the stuff of legend (who doesn't remember the tale of the brown M&Ms?). Not María Becerra, though. 

Rather, the Argentinian singer/songwriter's style is to keep it simple. This extends to the amenities she requires backstage — from vegan food to maté, an Argentinian specialty.

Here's Maria Becerra's Backstage Secret Weapon

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch Becerra reveal her favorite backstage treats and meditate on the energy flow between audience and performer.

Check out the clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: BUNBURY Is A Spanish Rock Star Without The Rock Star Ego

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Spanish rock legend Enrique Bunbury discusses his minimalist backstage essentials for GRAMMY.com's Herbal Tea & White Sofas video series
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Jul 28, 2021 - 6:05 am

Spanish rocker BUNBURY got his start as the frontman of Héroes del Silencio in the mid-'80s and has since been deemed a godfather of rock en español in Spain. As he humbly explains in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, despite playing around 1,400 shows so far, his backstage needs are simple.

BUNBURY Is A Minimalist Backstage

While he may be a certified rock star, BUNBURY does not have any stereotypical rock star demands. Hear from the legendary rockero himself in the endearing video above and explore more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why Dead Poet Society lead singer Jack Underkofler is committed to having the world's most reasonable backstage rider
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jul 7, 2021 - 1:26 pm

Some artists make larger-than-life demands on their tour riders—hence the classic urban legend about Van Halen requiring the removal of brown M&Ms. 

For their part, Dead Poet Society have decided to take the opposite tack, as their lead singer, Jack Underkofler, attests in the below clip.

Dead Poet Society On "Least Picky" Backstage Rider

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, learn why Dead Poet Society's Underkofler is committed to having the world's most reasonable backstage rider—including one ordinary pillow to nap on.

Check out the cheeky clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Walker Hayes Reveals Which Cereals Are His Backstage Must-Haves

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The breakout country star has a few Saturday-morning favorites on his rider—just don't put breakfast potatoes anywhere near him
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Feb 16, 2021 - 10:32 am

Walker Hayes admits he has a decidedly simple palate. After concerts, the pop-country singer doesn't require spendy meals or drinks; instead, he reaches for a treat familiar to almost any child in the Western world.

"I'm a huge cereal fanatic," he declares in this week's episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas. Simultaneously, a cartoon version of himself basks in Cinnamon Life, which hails from the sky like manna. "That is what my mouth and stomach crave after a show. Let's earn that." He slaps his hands for emphasis; a flash of Rocky-like determination crosses his face. "Let's go out there and kill it so we can go back and crush some cereal."

Walker Hayes Reveals Favorite Backstage Cereals

While his tastes in grocery-store cereal are broad, this doesn’t apply to other foodstuffs. As Hayes lays out in no uncertain terms, one item he will not abide is breakfast potatoes.

Aside from morning confections, Hayes also digs teas—which is apropos to this series title—and throat coats to preserve his voice. Watch the above video and learn all about what Hayes will enjoy backstage when gigs fire up again.

This video was filmed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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