Taker Wide

Chris is a Hamilton based drummer who played with Bird Rentals, Born Wrong and curently plays with Dead Tired. We catch up after my computer takes a massive dump on itself and chat backlines, the good ol' days and Dead Tired. You can download the chunes at https://zdeadtiredz.bandcamp.com/ This episode is brought to you by Dave Levitt Photography, Wellington Brewery, and Dapper Beard Oil. Use promo code TAKERWIDEFREESHIP for free shipping on your order. https://www.dapperbeardoil.com.

Dale is 1/2 of Thick & Friendly radio out of Winnipeg, slings merch for KEN Mode and is one of the raddest dudes I know. We talk about Multiple sclerosis, friends without kids, and Thick and Friendly Radio. Go listen to the show at https://www.umfm.com/programming/programgrid/464/ and go like their page at https://www.facebook.com/thickandfriendly/. This episode is brought to you by Dave Levitt Photography, Wellington Brewery, and Dapper Beard Oil. Use promo code TAKERWIDEFREESHIP for free shipping on your order. https://www.dapperbeardoil.com.

Luke is a Hamilton based drummer who plays with Plagueworm, Hostages, Solarium and a few more. We talk about cool grandpas, music school and loud neighbors who yell. www.plagueworm.bandcamp.com, www.hostageshc.bandcamp.com, www.solariumontario.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca, www.wellingtonbrewery.ca, www.dapperbeardoil.com and www.ashermediarelations.com. Remember to use promo code takerwide20 when ordering with Dapper for 20% off your order.

Chris is a local promoter from Waterloo who runs a sweet house for shows. We talk about supporting the scene, community and his band Father Bodies. Go download their album at www.fatherbodies.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca, www.wellingtonbrewery.ca, www.dapperbeardoil.com and www.ashermediarelations.com. Remember to use promo code takerwide20 when ordering with Dapper!

Adam is 1/3 of hook laden metal fusion dudes Ninjaspy. We talk about growing up with brothers in your band, their new album Spüken, and finding revenue as a musican. Go download/order their album at www.ninjaspy.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca, www.wellingtonbrewery.ca, www.dapperbeardoil.com and www.ashermediarelations.com.

Miskwaanakwad is a guy I know from a sick metal band called Biipiigwan. This is its own special type of podcast where we shoot the shit. We do so on hot topics like basement shows, dead pets, 2am sets, dimebags, and upcoming shows. This episode is brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca, www.wellingtonbrewery.ca, www.dapperbeardoil.com and www.ashermediarelations.com.

Sergio is the booking agent for Montreal's Turbo Haus and played bass in Trigger Effect. We talk about the history of the venue, the history of the band and doing acid in London Ontario. www.turbohaus.ca This episode has been brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca and www.wellingtonbrewery.ca

Graham is a Saskatoon based drummer who has plays with a ton of great bands like Sparky, Lavagoat, Lutheran, Johnny Don't, Skaravan 1969 and a slew of others. We talk about his upbringing, musical vision and making money. www.grahamtempleman.com for all the goodies. This episode has been brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca and www.wellingtonbrewery.ca

Steve is the drummer for Leeds, UK Cattle. We get into their sweet venue/rehearsal space, two drummers, and their newest album Nature's Champion. Go download/order their album at www.cattle.bandcamp.com and get at Steve for artwork at https://www.facebook.com/stevemylesart/ This episode has been brought to you by www.davelevittphotography.ca and www.wellingtonbrewery.ca

Mathieu is the drummer/man of all trades with Fuck the Facts. We catch up and chat about his new bar, how he transitioned to drums and not being surprised. www.fuckthefacts.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by Dave Levitt Photography and Wellington Brewery

I wanted to say a few words about my friend Chad Alsop from Dead Ranch who sadly passed away last week. I didn't feel that writing on social media would suffice so I'm using this as a way to speak. I love you Chad and I will miss you.

Sasha is the guitarist/vocalist for Life in Vacuum. We talk about their upcoming plans, growing up in Ukraine and touring South America. www.lifeinvacuum.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by Dave Levitt Photography and Wellington Brewery

Scott is the bassist for Anthesis. We talk about their upcoming new album, siiiiiiiiick gear and putting in work. Go pre-order the new album at www.anthesis.bandcamp.com This episode is brought to you by Dave Levitt Photography and Wellington Brewery

Jacob is the driving force behind Cerebral Scrub? and Cliteral Hoodrat. We talk about his bands, hip hop controversy and house shows. www.hiphophappens.bandcamp.com www.cerbralscrub.bandcamp.com

Kurt is the singer/songwriter for KW band Grand Format. We talk about their new album, trust and recording. Go get their new album at www.grandformatmusic.com

Marty is a Toronto based musician who plays with Dragged In, Lilim and Sago. We talk about small towns, being spread too thin and Silverchair. Go listen to all his dope bands www.sagopunx.bandcamp.com www.lilimto.bandcamp.com www.draggedin.bandcamp.com

Dustin plays in Regina's Black Thunder. We talk about broken windows, 8x10's and their last record III. Go buy it at https://blackthunder.bandcamp.com

Andre, Alana and Ryley are 3/4 of Winnipeg's Dead Ranch. We talk about the release of their new album Brumation, careers and relationships. Go buy their crushing new record at www.deadranch.bandcamp.com

Hal is a musician based out of Montreal Quebec. His band Mountain Dust just released an amazing record called Nine Years and we get into that, sobriety and The Meters. Seriously go buy/listen to the new Mountain Dust album at https://mountaindust.bandcamp.com/.

Tom is the drummer for Hard Charger out of Fredericton, NB. He also plays with Excommunicadead, Iron Fist, and Piss. We talk commitment, driving in Europe and fests. Go buy the newest LP from Hard Charger at https://hardcharger.bandcamp.com/album/bad-omens