Paul Levesque (Let Me Downs - bass/vocals)
SPB: Has the band ever been in a car/van accident while touring?
Levesque: Fortunately, we haven’t!
(Knock on wood)
We have had our fair share of van issues. Blown tires, A/C going out in an hours-long traffic jam in the Arizona desert in the middle of summer, and most recently the van completely dying barely 10 feet out of the driveway on our way to show in Portland. But, thankfully no wrecks!
John Garwood (Coming Down – guitar) SPB: What is your favorite record store – either locally or something you’ve discovered while traveling? Garwood: Needle Drop Records in Rochester, NY. I’m a little biased considering the owner, Russ Torregiano, is a long-time friend and brother in rock. I’ve been loitering around … Read more
Ray Harkins (Bloodguilt / Taken – vocals) SPB: What are some of the coolest new developments or evolutions you see in the hardcore scene of 2025? Harkins: The coolest developments in hardcore that I have witnessed in 2024 that I predict we will see coming into 2025 as well is … Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. How an artist spends their time by day will influence the creative … Read more
There is perhaps no bigger music fan than Peter Jesperson. His passion for music translated to jumping feet first and not eschewing situations but embracing them, constantly creating, supporting, and believing in himself and others. Peter's ebullient personality was a touchstone for many who experienced the contact musical highs that … Read more
What's not to love about driving across North American highways in a well-used van, drinking copious amounts of beer, blaring Hall & Oates and passing a well-used copy of Catcher In the Rye amongst sweating, stinking punk rock brethren? The answer is contained in Mike Magrann's Miles Per Gallon book. … Read more
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John Garwood (Coming Down – guitar) SPB: What is your favorite record store – either locally or something you’ve discovered while traveling? Garwood: Needle Drop Records in Rochester, NY. I’m a little biased considering the owner, Russ Torregiano, is a long-time friend and brother in rock. I’ve been loitering around … Read more
Ray Harkins (Bloodguilt / Taken – vocals) SPB: What are some of the coolest new developments or evolutions you see in the hardcore scene of 2025? Harkins: The coolest developments in hardcore that I have witnessed in 2024 that I predict we will see coming into 2025 as well is … Read more
Trevor Bebee (Mercy Ties) SPB: Any new thoughts, perspectives, or memories of this tour as you prep for a new round on the road? Bebee: Yeah, from 2013 to 2024 my perspective on playing in a touring hardcore band has changed a lot. Since being inactive for so long, I … Read more
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