WCWZ:
I understand Rise Against just got back from touring, how
did it go, any interesting things happen?
Joe: The
tour was very cut and dry. Drive, play, sleep, repeat. Nothing
too exciting happened. I would have expected more stories
from a first tour.
WCWZ:
I know that you guys just played some shows in Canada. How
would you compare the Canadian punk scene with the US punk
scene?
Joe: They
go off. We don't have an album out yet and these kids still
went off for us. It was a good feeling.
WCWZ: Since
you guys have been involved in punk for a while, what things
have you notice change over the years in this scene?
Joe: The
flavor of the month style changed a whole lot over the last
few years. When I started going to shows everyone wanted
to be Fugazi, then it was NOFX, and now it's the Get Up
Kids. It cracks me up.
WCWZ: For
you, what is the main difference between 88 Fingers Louie
and Rise Against?
Joe: Tim,
our singer, is the main difference. His vocal style and
lyrics make us what we are.
WCWZ: Any
thoughts on the Fireside Bowl closing?
Joe: I
think it sucks. All these kids bitch about that place, but
they'll realize really quick how important it is. Smaller
bands can't play the Metro so they're going to have a hard
time finding a decent smaller sized venue to play.
WCWZ:
I always assumed that Rise Against would be on Hopeless
Records because of 88 Fingers Louie, what was behind you
decision to go with Fat Records?
Joe: Fat
is a better label pure and simple. They have great worldwide
distribution, the money to back a band, and they still maintain
their punk rock ethics.
WCWZ: Besides
the band, what else are you guys involved in?
Joe: Dan
records bands in his basement and the rest of us just hangout
and have jobs. I still skate when I can.
WCWZ: What
does the future hold for Rise Against?
Joe: We
want to get out to as many people as possible. Tour, tour,
tour. Ya know, take it as far as it can go.
for more info on Rise Against please visit:
www.RiseAgainst.com
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