The Road The Stage

Huzzah! Part 2 of our sit-down with Gordie Johnson is here, hear for your ears. And your eyes too if you wish to watch our episodes of The Road The Stage over on the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTube Channel. What're you waiting for? WE'VE GOT THE STORIES.

Seriously though, tune in and enjoy the rest of this chat, featuring more stories from the man behind Big Sugar. This was a blast and OUR FIRST IN-STUDIO interview since TRTS began at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta. 

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We finally did it! Our first in-studio interview on The Road The Stage and it features Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar. Big Sugar exploded on the scene back in the 90’s and has had a long history since then of corralling incredible musicians under the helm of Gordie, who tells us all sorts of stories from the early years to the latest Big Sugar projects - as well as some of the unbelievable collaborations and memories he’s got. Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels asked him about his years producing, honouring those who’ve already gone, singing to cows and lots more. It was such a good chat that we went REAL long and you’ll be able to catch Part 2 (TWO?) next WEDNESDAY!

Recorded live at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta.

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Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels have known The Standstills for a few years now, and always look forward to having a chat. As always, it was a great time with Jonny and Renee, who called in from Oshawa, Ontario. They talk about their time writing and recording new music over the last year, shithawks, the absurdity of I Think You Should Leave - some road stories and their most recent efforts to use music to platform an important causes. Amongst other things.

Recorded at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta.

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This week on The Road The Stage we’re very happy to be joined by Neu Mannas from The Matchstick Skeletons. Neu has been spending most of the pandemic down in sunny California, which we’ll talk about - as well as some concert memories, collaborating with friends of the road, the potential for comedy in the seriousness of Some Kind Of Monster - and much more.

Catch the new Matchstick Skeletons record Change The Channel.

Recorded at the Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta.

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Kevin and Cody from Crown Lands are “in” the Communal Creative Studios for a new episode of The Road The Stage.

Crown Lands just announced their first headliner tour (TICKETS) which includes a stop in Red Deer at Bo’s Bar and Stage with Skye Wallace.

Join Patrick and Peter this week as we learn about the latest Crown Lands tunes, using their platform to expose the devastating historical decisions made in Canada, the threat of recreational djembe and being airlifted to your drum set.

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Why did they name themselves The Elwins? We don't know, we didn't ask.

But we find out a bunch of other things about The Elwins on The Road The Stage this week. We talk to Frankie, Feurd, Travis and Matt about desperately needing an extra percussionist, having too much fun, The Turtle Club, having your own jam space, the stage at Bo's Bar & Stage, and more. Check out their new releases, and I recommend their cover of the Eddie Murphy classic "Party All The Time". 

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Recorded and produced by Ryan Kuly and Ryley Surian. 

Joining Patrick Bateman & Peter Michaels on The Road The Stage this week is LIAM CORMIER of the Cancer Bats/Bat Sabbath, Treadwell Clothing and an all around great guy. We learn about Liam's deep connection with Red Deer - look back on the grind and the types of shows the Bats have experienced throughout their long career in hardcore - and lots more. It's a great chat and we hope you dig it.

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This week on The Road The Stage - Ryan Guldemond. It's been a HUGE year for his band Mother Mother and he joins us to chat about their new record INSIDE, becoming TikTok famous, using your platform responsibly and having decade-old songs become an important way for younger generations to represent and visualize their feelings about life and the world around us. 

Plus, Pete hit a deer and didn't shit his pants! Congrats!

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The Dead South join The Road The Stage from a balcony in Kelowna, British Columbia, where they've been recording music... for future purposes. Find out what with Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels sitting in the Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer. We talk some road hobbies, finger snapping, the first(ish) show at Bo's Bar & Stage, balanced touring, more. If anyone sees this picture of Pete's dog Buster laying around, give me a call - I lost it. 

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