Getting to Know: Hefty Winnipeg Punks, Elder Abuse
In today’s Getting to Know, we meet Elder Abuse, a Winnipeg-based punk band that writes songs about girls and takes pride in not being the skinniest of groups. If you are in an up and coming band that would like to partake in a Getting to Know feature, contact editor@riffyou.com to receive the questionnaire and instructions. Thanks!
Band Name: Elder Abuse
Band Members: Al (vocals), Jesse (guitar), Chris Farley (guitar), Adam (bass), and Dan (drums).
Years Active: 2
City of Origin: Winnipeg, MB
Who are you and what do you do?
“We are a punk rock band. We play fast songs about girls and stuff.”
In 100 words or less, tell us how your band has gotten to this point.
“Having supportive friends all over North America is probably the strongest factor. From putting on shows, buying merch, to just politely nodding their heads while we play. Also, hard work and enjoying playing and writing music have helped us as well.”
What is your latest release and how would you best describe it to someone who hasn’t heard your band?
“We have an LP titled Born To Lose, which is coming out in a few months on State of Mind Recordings. I wouldn’t know how to describe it myself, but it’s been described to me as the little brother of Off With Their Head, or Transit with bigger balls. Either one works I think.”
When making an album, which aspect of the process do you put the most time into and why?
“We write most of our songs together and bring different ideas to the table and find a way to put them together. Sometimes it takes a little bit of time.”
What is the best part about your band and why?
“We’re very different from each other, but we’re all best friends. A lot of the time band mates aren’t friends or don’t even get along. Plus, I like to think we’re all somewhat funny.”
What makes your band unique from the rest?
“Our weight. We’re big dudes.”
How does your band survive the challenges of touring/gigging?
“Baby wipes, iPods, McDonalds, CAA, Flex Seal, and my tool kit.”
Would you rather be critically-acclaimed; rich and famous; or an under-the-radar band with a dedicated fan base?
“Rich and Famous. Everything should come easy from there, right? It worked out well for Good Charlotte.”
If you’d have to compare your band to another one out there, living or dead, who would it be and why?
“Bowling for Soup. Based on the striking resemblance of their guitar player, to members of our band.”
Which band/musician would you like to share many drinks with? What would you talk about?
“Juicy J. Nobody parties like Juicy J.”
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