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#116 Brian Ward (New Found Glory - Guitar Tech, Brian And The Wards) *NEW MUSIC PREMIER*

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Brian Ward is a guitar tech for the band New Found Glory. On this episode, we discuss: coming up in the Syracuse scene, his time as a guitar tech for Unearth, Coheed & Cambria, Bayside, and NFG, a day in the life as a guitar tech, being on arena tours with bands like Slayer and Linkin Park across the globe, and more. Also this episode features the world premier of Brian's music project, Brian And The Wards. The full length album, "The Record No One Has Been Waiting For", will be out in a few months. 


Brian And The Wards is: 


  • Brian Ward - Guitar / Vocals 
  • Ian Grushka - Bass 
  • Josh Swagler (Drums) 


    • With special guests: 


    • Jack O'Shea (Bayside) 
    • Bandon Wakeham (If Hope Dies) 
    • Remy Guts 
    • Michael Bethancourt 
    • Arun Bali (Saves The Day) 
    • Ben Covert 
    • Stephen Gage  

      • Brian's Links & Socials:


      • www.brianandthewards.com
        • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/xbrianx
        • Brian And The Wards Instagram: @brianandthewards
        • Brian's Instagram: @xbrianwardx


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              • This podcast episode is dedicated to Donna

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