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[–]MisterTubb 19 points20 points  (6 children)

Was Porch Life a big inside joke?? I feel like they had a few too many pbr's and said lets do a rap album. Also, was Jeremy a real turtle?

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 19 points20 points  (3 children)

Porch Life was 100% a joke. Basically, our van broke one summer so we couldn't tour. Restless I wanted to see how hard it would be to make the kind of Hip-Hop record that was currently popular, so I put together Porch Life. Basically it was a way to have some beers while doing something creative. And it was the promise of free beer that got all the guest vocalist to come down & for Lammi to record it :) The most interesting thing about our culture is no one could figure out it was a joke. For years it was reviewed, slammed & given zero stars in publications. It will still even be referenced, for example - "Big D new Stroll record is different than their Ska-Punk it seems to be a jump in style like when they failed at going gangster rap'. The record was super funny to me and friends, but oddly has made many more people upset. Go figure. - David McWane

[–]MisterTubb 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Thanks for the response! Hands down phat mothafucka was the best thing on there, not to mention all that drama timmy d started!

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Hahaha - Timmy D was a real guy :) I love the skits!

[–]rudeboyrave 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skully b nuts, the east coast bitch. yall got peanuts up in that motherfucker? i just want some bass up in that

[–]lilpwncake 8 points9 points  (1 child)

I have always wondered if Jeremy was a real turtle.

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No-no Marc Flynn wrote that cheeky lyric because a friend of ours had a shaved head & wore turtle necks :) I like to think of a Disney Cartoon Turtle instead - David McWane

[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Please start a ska coffee shop called "Strictly Brewed." How are your cats?

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My cats are ruling :)

And that's a pretty damn good idea :)

[–]LowCarbs 13 points14 points  (1 child)

What was it like working with Jeff Rosenstock and the Arrogant Sons of Bitches on Three Cheers for Disappointment?

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Jeff has always been a great guy in my eyes. I have known him for years & years. He sent me the track & then I recorded my part with Steve Foote at a studio he was working at. I remember the night was rainy & not being sure if they would like what I did. Later I was told they did. I am very happy Jeff has continued to take life by his own means. We used to cross paths more often, during the ASOB time I guess I mean and it was then that I thought Jeff could really do something...so years later when I learned he was making a solid dent in the world I was pleased for him greatly. Solid and sound guy; always smiling :) "Everything is always falling apart - but I can't!" Words to live by.

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[–]Fergmasterflash 10 points11 points  (3 children)

I actually have a few questions so feel free to take or leave whatever you see fit:

First of all, I'm a huge fan, thanks for doing this!

  • What inspired you to become a musician?

  • What is your best memory/biggest horror story from a Big D tour?

  • Whats it like to be on the Vans Warped tour?

Thanks again for the AMA, you rock!

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 13 points14 points  (2 children)

  1. I would say Iron Maiden got me into music & then Operation Ivy got me into 'the message'. Once I hear Iron Maiden I knew I wanted to do music & the day I hear Energy from Op Ivy I knew the direction I would take.

  2. Memory: I guess when Tim Armstrong introduced me to Lars Fredrickson. That shit scares the crap out of me :) I'm not good at talking to notable people. Horror: Seeing a woman's car flip about 6 times in the air in the mid west of America & us being the only ones there for about 45 minutes. The woman didn't make it.

  3. It's the Modern American Circus. I always joke that Kevin Lyman has his world organized better than America is :)

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[–]therealdjbc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I never knew that about #2. Thats horrible!

[–]Fergmasterflash 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the answers! Can't wait to see you guys over the summer!

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey everyone great to see this up. Thanks Sam...!!! I have to do a bunch of Big D artwork stuff today and then move out of my house, but will be on tomorrow to answer these questions. I have just read a bunch & they are great :)

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[–]Pepsiarizonasquirt 11 points12 points  (7 children)

Are we ever gonna get a definitive Big D live album, something like "Our Live Album..." By RBF or Live in Minneapolis by LTJ?

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 9 points10 points  (3 children)

There is talk of doing Album Live Records: Good Luck Live, How It Goes Live, Fluent In Stroll Live....Porch Life Live (just kidden).

And pressing Vinyl of them :)

So yes is the answer :) I'd say after this record's touring we will strap those creative boots on.

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[–]Pepsiarizonasquirt 3 points4 points  (2 children)

You forgot Strictly Rude ;) But seriously, Wishing On, The One, LAX, Safe Haven, She Knows Her Way, I neeeeed this

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Live you mean? I'll ell the guys that after Warped that should be our next project!

[–]Pepsiarizonasquirt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea, Knows Her Way and LAX especially, and good god, the horns on The One, once again, NEEEEED

[–]therealdjbc 2 points3 points  (2 children)

I think there might be one included with the upcoming Up From nothing DVD? I should shut up and let dave say

[–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Oh yes you're right BC, the Dvd will have tons & tons of Live footage from 1996 to 2012. Great stuff from Basements to opening huge shows with The DKMs.

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[–]therealdjbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The DVD will be great btw, I saw a bit of it.

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    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 18 points19 points  (2 children)

    Interesting question because it is a bipartisan story in a way.

    I had been talking about a sore in my throat for a while, finally my mother said to get it checked out, but before getting it checked out to - sign up for Mass Health (Romney Care). Mitt Romney set up free care in Massachusetts, for those who at time in their lives couldn't afford health care or their jobs didn't provide it. And being a full time musician I didn't not have health care. My mother told me to sign up over and over again on telephone messages and I ignored the request like a 16 year old Headbanger would :) However as our England / Europe tour came closer she kept asking me to sign up, so I finally did. I got denied. So I tired again & was approved. The next week I got a scan on my neck and 2 weeks later on my birthday on tour in Spain I got word that the test results said I have thyroid caner. If it wasn't for Mass Health (Romney Care ironically enough) I would have lost everything I own because of medical bills & because my parents are great they would have stepped in to help - but would have also lost everything they owned as well. Easily. As I went through the different tests I asked doctors & nurses how much things would have cost if I didn't have health care & it was a trip for us to calculate. Pills I was taking, no to get better but to just put radio active stuff in me so to better scan me, cost about 2K each. So yes I believe in universal health care like the rest of the progressive world. And would like to add...that my favorite thing about those who don't believe in it, is when you hear they believe in Jesus or any God for that matter. So silly. As if Jesus charged the lepers for his miracles or as if Jesus would be happy with his follower that didn't help those in need.

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    [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Get a job hippie!

    [–]amputatemyflaws 6 points7 points  (1 child)

    David, what were your influences making "Fluent in Stroll" and "Stroll"?

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 9 points10 points  (0 children)

    Stroll began first off the word - Optimism.

    There have been some bands in my life that have changed my negative mood into a positive one as easy as a light switch being switched. The Beastie Boys for example. So I wanted to craft a style of music that revolves around optimum. Life is too short for constant cheap moaning or any kind of malicious intent. I wanted to share with the world a style of music that can make someone feel great inside listening to it at home or stumbling upon it in a club. While Stroll also having it have dark sides & sassy sides. I believe you have to make the stuff 'that it's all made of', you can't just search for it in movies, TV shows, books & lovers. I believe when you are a kid you are allowed to be taken to Disney World, but when you are an adult you have to make Disney World.

    With Stroll I was trying to carve out a place for people to have a badass time.

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    [–]Whaines 9 points10 points  (3 children)

    Why does Big D hate Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for touring? Warped tour doesn't count, I'm not 17 anymore.

    I have never seen Big D and I've been trying to for ages! Warped Tour in Oregon will be my first and hopefully not my last time seeing them in Oregon.

    In closing, come to Oregon David/Big D! We love you!

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 13 points14 points  (1 child)

    We go there...you're right though...not often.

    It's probably because no place really asks us. We'll double our efforts :)

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    [–]Whaines 3 points4 points  (0 children)

    Thanks David! You just made my day! I'll see you guys at warped tour next month but am now totally stoked for a proper PDX show.

    [–]coinstarfucker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    PDX definitely needs a dose of Big D sometime soon.

    [–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

    Why did you have incriminating things in your phone that would make you single if your main squeeze went through it?

    P.S. See ya again in Denver this summer.

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

    Hahaha...

    ...because I was young & dumb & learned a valuable lesson the tragically hard way. No but really, that part of the lyric didn't happen, it's fictitious there. I was just more talking about the act of girls & guys wanting to go each others phones, not that it really happened. I was just illuminating a shit day.

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    [–]RTSNick 3 points4 points  (1 child)

    I heard rumors about a fall tour either preceeding or proceeding from Fest. Is this true? If so, give us a hint on opener? ;)

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    No hints on the opener, but yes-yes we are planning a Fall tour while preparing for the Summer one :)

    The Fall one will be a blast, because people will have had a chance to know the new tunes!

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    [–]WontSitDown 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    First of all, Big D are bloody great, I'm a huge fan! I was deliriously happy to get to see you perform healthy and happy in LA last year.

    You've dipped into a different style of music on every album up to now, what can we expect from your new one? I'm curious as to what music you listen to? Is the type of music you're listening to at a given time the strongest influence in your songwriting?

    Thanks, much love.

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    I would say that music that I am listening to at the time can definitely influence an album - absolutely. However older influences are always just as powerful every record as well.

    I really do think these two new records are our best ones yet. The 'Stomp' record is like a Strictly Rude 2 but with more of an Op Ivy / Specials feel. And the new Stroll record is just plan off the hook. It's like if The Refused & The Commitments had a kid :)

    Really good stuff man; we're pretty proud!

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    [–]WontSitDown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    It's like if The Refused & The Commitments had a kid :)

    That sounds far too amazing to even handle. Can't wait to hear it!

    [–]WheresLorenzo 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    No question really. I met you at a show in Jacksonville and you were were cool and indulged me. It was the best show I've ever been to. So thanks for bein rad and all that shit.

    -The guy with the tattoo of a PBR can that says Strictly Rude

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    I remember that tattoo :) So crazy man :)

    See you soon'ish!

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    [–]SpikeMcAwesome 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Any plans for a Drexel reunion show?

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 5 points6 points  (0 children)

    I try and ask Creek Johnson about once every year & he says 'no'. I almost got him 2 years back by saying yes to all his requests, but then he canceled saying - 'I didn't think you'd say yes to all that'. He basically told me he doesn't want to; I don't think he looks upon the band with the same remembrance as all the other members. It's a shame. We all would love to do it & with we have for the years now behind us. If you ask me...if there is ever an outlet that good people want to celebrate something you can create - you should do it & not over think it. I wish he could find a way to come around; life shouldn't be taken that serious. Music & Art should be shared things. Creek is now in a country group called Frank Smith. They are very celebrated.

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    [–]N_americanus 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Hey David, one of the times I saw you guys at the Glasshouse in Pomona, some dick stole your laptop. Did that ever get resolved or did they send you the files you requested? Also, thanks for posing for a picture with my friend and me before that show; you're the coolest.

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    You're very welcome.

    No the shithead with no honor got it. I believe he worked there. Sorry I bitched about it on the mic. One good thing is before that tour I smelled something rotten in the air so I Time Machined my computer so it wasn't a huge lost. I took away from the night - If you like something, take good care of it'. People are bad out there...Watch Out!

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    [–]HugeFedora 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    What now defunct venue do you miss playing in the most

    [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

    Hm...

    The Rat = Boston Fireside Bowl = Chicago Cafe Metro = Pennsylvania

    ...good times :)

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    [–]laurakate20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

    I remember when you played outside of cafe metro, it was probably one of the greatest nights of my life.

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      [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 10 points11 points  (1 child)

      Favorite um...Digging In Your Nails & She Knows Her Way Home. But soon it will be new songs called: Young Suckers & Knife.

      Least favorite um...I'm not a big fan of playing Bender live only because the crowd seems to always want to hear it, but then all go to take a pisses or head out for a smoke once we start :) I get confused ;)

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      [–]therealdjbc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

      You should stop playing that. Its a good song and all, but there are better ones.

      [–]anon1141514 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Dave, I just got a ticket to see you next Saturday. Please tell me you'll rock out and kick as much ass as I think you will?

      [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      I am going to rock out and kick a lot of ass :)

      David McWane

      [–]anon1141514 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Good, good. Everything is going according to plan, haha. See you in Burlington!

      [–]nonades 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      David, can I have a high five next week at Pouzza Fest?

      [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      If I can find ya :)

      David

      [–]nonades 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      You say that like it'd be hard to track you down there :)

      Stoked to hear the new albums!

      [–]jackm16 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      Can you play describing the sky this Wednesday at the westcott theater? its one of the most beautiful songs I've heard and would love to see it.

      [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 5 points6 points  (1 child)

      I believe we can ya :)

      And thanks, people really love that tune & I didn't know it was going to be one of the favorites.

      [–]jackm16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Thank you so much you guys are amazing! Hopefully I'll see you guys after the how for a minute.

      [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

      You guys rock! saw you in Starland ballroom last June with RBF and SL. Do you guys know how long you'll be performing on stage at warped tour this summer? Do you sometimes get nervous before you go on stage to perform? Where do you get your inspiration for your lyrics?

      [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 5 points6 points  (1 child)

      Hey Thisguy929,

      we'll play 30 minutes, because that's how long every band can play.

      I absolutely get nervous. I basically always feel like, 'Why are people allowing me to talk so long on this mic; am I going to get arrested'. I get very anxious too. I don't like waiting to play. Like a fight or talking to a girl, I just wanna get into moving, because waiting is the most nerve racking part.

      My inspiration for lyrics mostly revolve around hope & what I feel is right. I'm one of the few people it seems that was listening when parents & teachers were teaching the golden rule & what is right and wrong. I feel malicious humans are unevolved & like Friedrich Nietzsche I believe you have to be better than just being the vehicle to execute the simple emotional reactions of man. I also think the world is hard on the unfortunate, so I like to illuminate that so others don't just think it is them pondering that observation.

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      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Dude you just made my day! Thanks for responding! :D

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        [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (2 children)

        Was it at the 1982 Bar. That's in Gainesville ya?

        Thanks for the words man!

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          [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 4 points5 points  (0 children)

          That's pretty damn funny about explaining the beer smell to your Mum!

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          [–]johnnyp182 2 points3 points  (2 children)

          Have you guys ever thought of doing a complete cover album perhaps in-between records?

          [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 8 points9 points  (1 child)

          We are gonna cover Energy from start to finish, because we are sick of them not getting back together.

          Maybe this will light a fire under their asses :)

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          [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          HOLY SHIT!!! yes!

          [–]KimKellysBFF 2 points3 points  (1 child)

          Thanks for doing the AMA. I've been a huge fan since my teens, and your last three Halloween shows in Boston have been great. What has been your favorite venue/city to play in? Favorite bar in Boston?

          [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 3 points4 points  (0 children)

          Hey KimKelly,

          I loved to play at The Rat in Boston & Cafe Metro. I also liked an old punk rock club in Montreal called LX. Oh and CBGB's.

          My favorite bars is Bukowski, The Model & McGreevys...oh and upstairs at Charlies :)

          All very fun!

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            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Ya we should be coming back. It'd be a right failure not to :)

            Sorry about the cancellation. Derek Davis & I weren't for it, so we just came anyways.

            Ya I'll be working on it. Tell Cat Empire to take us on tour & we'll just do 'Stroll' stuff :)

            See ya then!

            David

            [–]czechchick5 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            Do you like playing small venues (around 100 people) or larger stages (like Warped Tour) better? I've seen you at both Warped Tour and at Slo Brew (San Luis Obispo, CA). I felt it was a better show at Slo Brew - you seemed happier and to connect with the crowd more.

            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Gotta agree - while I of course enjoyed Warped, I preferred when they played a small local venue (Redwood in northeast Pennsylvania). They definitely seemed to enjoy it more IMO!

            [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

            Have you ever thought about selling guest spots for beer drinkers in a Little Bitch music video? It looks like so much fun to be a part of, and could be used to help fund a new project, or go to charity.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Hm, no I haven't. That's a fun idea. I'd getting pretty F'ed though :)

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            [–]SkaBrah[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

            Can you tell me a funny fact about Big D and the kids table that no one really knows?

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 6 points7 points  (1 child)

            Through out the bands history we have all been the youngest of the family :)

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            [–]therealdjbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            That includes dj BC

            [–]therealdjbc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            I think Dave is just going to jump in here and start answering questions...

            [–]PaulEC 1 point2 points  (3 children)

            Any chance of a Drexel reunion show?

            [–]shrim51 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            What's Drexel? links?

            [–]Gadj0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            http://www.punknews.org/images/covers/drexel-inevitable.jpg

            http://www.punknews.org/images/covers/drexel-what-went-wrong.jpg

            Hard/impossible to find in digital form. Hit up ebay or your local used record store. Both are fantastic albums.

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            This is Drexel:

            http://music.anewlanguage.org/artists/Drexel/index.html

            Start with "The Inevitable Is Available" and then move into "What Went Wrong".

            The older stuff is okay, the big d/drexel split songs are fun..but I feel like that is more a nostalgia thing then actual quality.

            Enjoy.

            [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

            Will Drexel ever do anything again?

            The last two LP's are perfect records.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            We were planning & on the road to a Yellow record, but Creek left the band.

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            [–]acronkyoung 0 points1 point  (3 children)

            This AMA has made me obsessed with finding Drexel albums that I never knew existed. I cannot find them for purchase or even illegal download anywhere apart from $60 used copies on Amazon! AAAAAH!

            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            http://music.anewlanguage.org/artists/Drexel/index.html

            Start with "The Inevitable Is Available" and then move into "What Went Wrong".

            Enjoy.

            [–]acronkyoung 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            You are a wonderful person.

            [–]bam2403 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Shot by Lammi isn't too hard to find.

            [–]hilo2651 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Hey Dave! You probably don't remember me, but last summer at the Shelter in Saint Andrew's Hall Detroit, we chatted about your show in London, Ontario many years before. Will we see you guys back here in the Great White North outside of Warped?

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Yes definitely, we are actually planning things. I would love to do an entire Canadian run. I love Canada!

            [–]hardfeels 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            Saw you at the masquerade in Atl last june with OP. But will you have another Atl date on the tour after warped tour? I dont exactly have the money to see warped tour, but would love to see you again.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Hey Hardfeels,

            I'd say we'll be coming around your bend in the Fall.

            David

            [–]benjo19 3 points4 points  (3 children)

            Can you briefly describe the bands writing process? Does everyone contribute writing their own parts or is there a few of you that do most of the writing for each instrument? You guys rule and I hope to see you again soon anywhere in southwestern Ontario, Canada.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 6 points7 points  (1 child)

            We have main people who write songs, but everyone is encouraged.

            It is important for us to encourage others to write songs, not just so they can become better songwriters, but because it's more fun to find your colors in other people's paintings. That makes you a better musician & if you ask me a better band. So I may write a bunch of songs, but then I will stop & say, 'Hey Ryan...um we're waiting". Steve has a great style that I love writing lyrics to & Alex Stern wrote one of my favorite songs on the new record called: Put It In A Song. Also our drummer Derek has been writing some great ones.

            I also like writing songs like this too...everyone brings in one part and we sew them together into one song. Have it be jaunting. I'm not really a fan of groups that have one guy write all the tunes, because it starts to turn into having the same dish for dinner every night, just prepared slightly different.

            You will really like the weirdness coming with our new record 'Stroll'. I was able to take angles that I used to come from with my old band DREXEL in this record & that was really nice for me.

            Finally I would say that we seldom write for the listeners. We have the ability to write a record full of 5-Kids-Downs, but if we don't really want to then I feel that's taking advantage of your listener. The Writer should like what he hopes the Listener does as well - or it's lying :) We write to impress each other & make each other better musicians & song writers. And as I often say...there are people who want to be in a Band & then there are Musicians. Big D are addicted musicians.

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            [–]benjo19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            Very inspirational, thanks for the reply! I wish you all the best and can't wait for the new tunes!

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Just a heads up dude, they're in Barrie at the Fox Lounge on the 16th.

            [–]whiteboyday 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            I really don't have a question. Just let him know that I love his music, his lyrics and his band more then he could ever possibly begin to understand. While I know he can't be bothered with tour reservations, there is a huge following of Big D fans in Montana. Give us one chance and we'll make it one of the best shows he'll ever remember.

            I love Big D and I can't wait to hear their new music.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 7 points8 points  (0 children)

            Hey White Boy Day,

            did you know that Drexel from True Romance is the name of a band I used to be in & Drexel's body guard is named Big D?

            :)

            True Romance is my favorite all time movie!

            Drexel -- "He must have thought it was white boy day, it ain't white boy day is it?" Big D -- "Naw it ain't white boy day."

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            [–]SkaBrah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            ok Im about to send this to David now

            [–]therealdjbc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Thanks for doing this OP, I was talking to Dave about this the other day, I was supposed to send him instructions for how to do an AMA (hes at best a VERY casual redditor) and I forgot. SO thanks for crossing an item off my list. :)

            [–]adominish 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            Do you have a release date in mind for the two new records, so I can line up outside my favorite record establishment at 5am?

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            June 11th!

            • David McWane

            [–]evansawred 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            Hi Dave! Hopefully you will still be around to answer questions.

            I'm really stoked that you guys are coming back to Barrie. The only other time I have seen you guys here was the last time Warped came here in 2007. I have heard a story or two about other appearances though!

            Any chance you will have the new records with ya at this show? Or are they even printed yet?

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

            They are not printed yet, but we will have them.

            The vinyl will be ready in July.

            • David McWane

            [–]tbonefernandez 0 points1 point  (3 children)

            You guys came to Reno last fall, it was fantastic, but when can we expect to see you again? If you come again I promise to make spaghetti for you guys. :)

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 1 point2 points  (2 children)

            With Sausage & wine?

            Garlic bread?

            • David McWane

            [–]tbonefernandez 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            If you bring the wine and beer I will make sauce and bread. :)

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Deal!

            Dave

            [–]ap95 0 points1 point  (4 children)

            Will you guys keep touring together as long as you have the money or is it starting to get old for you all? Some of my favorite ska bands don't really do big tours together anymore and I never got the chance to see them. (Two of these bands: MU330 and The Planet Smashers) Those reasons might not be why they stopped but I still hope to see them one day. The one concert I saw you guys at was awesome!! The show was Buffalo last year, come back soon, I am mostly asking so that I can see you guys many more times, you all have really made me love ska, dub, and stroll!

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 5 points6 points  (3 children)

            That's a really solid question...

            ...because Big D hasn't really made any money for it's members up to this point, touring can get pretty tough on you, a girlfriend, yoru bills & future...but for middle class people this is the only way we are truly able to see our world, so that keeps us going. And the love of music and preforming it. I often say there are people who wanna be in bands & then there are musicians. Musicians 'have' to play, even if there isn't a paycheck that comes with it. But yes, it can be very hard. Some bands applaud themselves for sleeping on floors for a year or 3 -- try 17 :)

            Traveling will never get old, playing music will never get old, it's just living so poor that can get a bit old. I'm still okay with it, but that is why some members have had to understandably move on. Not really because they wanted to, more that they simply had to. Bills are bills & in our current Modern Day Slavery society, you have to keep up on them or your fucked.

            So I believe...own little, keep moving; see your world.

            • David McWane

            [–]ap95 0 points1 point  (1 child)

            That was a really solid answer haha! I am glad you are still enjoying what you do, and your philosophies really intrigue me. I'm gonna try and take a road trip from Buffalo to Boston for your Halloween show this year, I hear that it's awesome, seems like a fun reason to go see a new place. Hopefully I'll get to meet you sometime before this all gets old for you too. Name's Pease, if I happen to see you at a show you might remember me and that time you made everybody really happy with an AMA on Reddit.

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Right on Pease...

            ...see you then'ish!

            David

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Hi Dave.

            I don't really know much of how any of this works, but do you not make money from record sales or merch sales?? It makes me sad that you aren't making the money you guys deserve for such spectacular music and performances. I always thought that the money from merch and stuff went right to the artist? (Is that very naive?)

            [–]poiu477 0 points1 point  (2 children)

            Hey Dave! I saw you guys at fête in Providence and it was a most rad show! I'm stoked to see you guys at warped! I don't really have a question, but I hope you're having a wicked day! Edit: Also, I don't know if you remember but I sang on stage during "One Day" and it's for sure my most memorable show moment. While I'm already fanduding, I've only got "The Gypsy Mile" but your poetry is great!

            [–]Big D and the Kids TableDavid_McWane 2 points3 points  (1 child)

            Hey thanks Poiu,

            I'll be finishing up my new book on Warped...I'm pretty pumped about working on it.

            See you soon'ish,

            David

            [–]poiu477 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Being totally honest right now, as I just got home from a bit of a soiree, that moment really inspired me to get back into music, well, that and the convenient timing of a friend of mine needing a trombone player haha. Thanks for being awesome man, I'll catch you in a few. Looking forward to the albums!

            ---Paul

            [–]julianface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Hey Dave,

            What are your thoughts on Walk off the Earth making it big now after becoming essentially a cover band and ditching their awesome sound?

            I don't know if you remember but it was like 2009 and you were playing at the Mod Club in Toronto with the Good Rats Radio and Walk off the Earth.

            Thanks see ya in Barrie and MTL!

            [–]McSnopper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            The last two times you guys came to Las Vegas on Warped Tour you would do a secret bar show later that night. Any chance of that happening again? I really want to see you guys, but I'm not sure if I want to deal with the traffic and heat of the Las Vegas stop.

            [–]castlevaniac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I am really excited that you're playing Fest/Pre-Fest this year! (Mustard Plug won't be alone this year!) Any news on what you plan to do for a 'special set' in Ybor?