"There are some magical moments in live shows," Argentine-born singer/songwriter Noel Schajris reflects, "when you don't even remember you have a body and you feel like you're floating above the piano and the audience."
To maximize those "magical moments," Schajris has to make sure his voice is always in tip-top shape — and that's what he's got in mind when he fills out his tour rider. In this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, Schajris says that he always requests a beverage that helps him take care of his voice.
"Lots of water, chamomile tea, a little bit of honey," he lists. "I always like to drink a chamomile tea before singing."
He adds that he likes to keep things simple backstage. "I'm not a high-maintenance artist,” he suggests. “You won't see me asking for just red M&Ms or beverages at very specific temperatures."
While his focus is on making sure he's healthy and in top vocal form, tour is a time to celebrate, too. And when he feels like letting loose, Schajris' go-to treat is a good glass of wine.
"I love Malbec, but I have to tell you the truth: I prefer Cabernet Sauvignon," he admits. "I really do. I'm a wine enthusiast. I'm a coffee enthusiast, too, but those two things, when I'm singing, they're not so recommended."
Schajris has been touring long enough to know what works; the Latin pop singer has toured extensively both as a solo artist and as one half of the chart-topping 2000s duo Sin Bandera. Catch his show to see the "magical moments" for yourself, and in the meantime, enjoy his episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.
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