# The Funeral Portrait: Paid VIPs, Tour Economics & Active Rock

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Podcast: [The Emo Social Club Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-emo-social-club-podcast-1145437)
Published: 2026-03-24T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://emosocialclub.simplecast.com/episodes/the-funeral-portrait-JxQOrwMu
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## Resource

Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait boards the Emo Social Club bus to talk active rock, the rising cost of touring, and the truth about paid VIPs.

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