In between running scales and arpeggios on his trumpet, Ari Herstand pauses and remembers to change his acoustic guitar strings and then proceeds with vocal warm ups reminiscent of high school choir class. This normal pre show routine seems odd for a touring rock musician, but his live show is anything but ordinary.

Herstand has been best known for his solo, live looping abilities: melding the guitar, keyboard, trumpet, harmonica, vocals and beat boxing seamlessly – to create a unique, fu...