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The band formerly known as "Tourist", now Strada. These guys know how to rock out. I have seen them in concert twice and each time have left wanting more. Thank God they are coming out with a CD shortly. To hear their tune, "Sleeper", you can check out their website. Take a look at what Chad and Dan, both members of the band, have to say about music, their weird obsession with Tom Jones, and what they want for Christmas.Q: What does the process of making an album look like? How did you figure it out? You know, how did you get to "Hey, we're a band with a CD we can sell." Obviously you have enough of a following that you feel the need to have a CD out. Have any album names yet? A: Hard work, learn as you go. When people start asking lots, you make a cd. Album names... Death of A Tourist, You have nothing to fear, Life is War, What's New Pussycat, it's not unusual. Q: Online's a big thing now. What is your take on online music sharing? You have your song "Sleeper" on your website right now for free, which is awesome for those of us who are eagerly anticipating your CD coming out. Do you keep track of how many people download your music? A: It's stealing. But we can't control it, nobody can. So, give people something free, and then if they like it they'll buy the real thing. Yeah we keep track. Q: Kazaa, Limewire, WinMX, etc. Savoir or enemy? Bonus Question: Do you "steal" music off the sites yourself? A: Could be the enemy, could help get your music out there, but people only steal recognized music anyways, they don't look for "the hottest Indie band" on Kazaa, so really, once you've worked hard to be recognized, then people look for "free music" of yours... so I guess that means it's the enemy. Back to the first question, one song is 4 minutes of pleasure for all the folks out there, but it takes us hours/days sometimes months, to end up with the finished product. (Oh yeah, plus how long it took me to learn how to play guitar and all that). Music is worth the money you pay for it. Q: Any one person in the world who you would absolutely love to meet? Were they an inspiration to you at any point in your life or do they just flat out rock? A: (Dan) Tom Jones... I mean... what's new pussycat!!!! Oh yeah, and Daniel Lanois (producer), my hero. A: (Chad) Hollywood Hogan. His tan inspires me, his album is a smash hit. And I would love to meet Ryan Hamilton from the Popstars group, Velvet Empire. Q: Starting with the name Tourist, and now unfortunately having to change it to something else... which one of the names (Strada, October, or Acadia) were you most keen on changing to? What has the response been like? A: Strada is the new name, most people have been into Strada and October. Q: I am assuming you have dreams and goals of making it big. Any band in Canada who you aspire to be like? Have you had any radio play yet or is that on your list of next things to do once your CD comes out? A: Coolest Canadian band right now is Sam Roberts, different sound and genre than us but... Also Daniel Lanois is the most intense, forgotten Canadian. Q: Do you write your own music? Does everyone contribute in that aspect? Are there experiences which you write out your songs from? A: Yeah, Dan and I start the ideas, the rest of it comes together as we jam. All emotional experiences in life. Q: Your band- where did you all meet? All friends? Did you start off as a garage band in one of your parent's garages? A: Jeff, Nath and I grew up together. I met Dan on the internet. Q: What are your lives outside of the band? Students? Full time engineers at some big oil firm? A: Dan - Construction, Nath- Construction, Jeff - Cabinetmaker, Chad - Computer Guy Q: Do you have a favourite venue yet? What sort of fan response do you get at these venues? What sort of bands have you opened for? How did you get the Stabilo gig? Anyone in particular you would love to open for? A: The Saddledome. It kind of sucks with 200 people, but they respond well. We opened for Switchfoot (EMI) in the summer for a bit, Stabilo (EMI) for some shows this fall and winter. Would love to open for Muse, U2, Sam Roberts, Tom Jones. Q: Any comments on the latest civic election? Hits or misses for who you wish was in office now? Any comments on the past American election? A: Let's not get political. Americans are strange. Q: I went to the Yellowcard concert at Mac Hall and was surprised at how much American propaganda they were dishing out. They were very very opinionated in regards to their thoughts on Kerry winning the election. If the roles were reversed, and Canada was the country with the controversial election, would you be as opinionated while performing at a show? A: No. Q: Christmas is coming up. What is one thing you would LOVE to get? A: Chad: A bath robe Dan: Food and stuff Q: CD which is in your car stereo right now? A: The Killers, Hot fuss Q: Any closing thoughts? What is something that your band wants to tell the "world"? A: Buy our CD. Posted by Bella at 10:35 PM# 1 Comments: a) Turn off the rules about who can & can't comment. Then more folks will comment. By
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