Can you start by stating your name and roll in
the band?
Dave Gannon- songwriter, producer, vocalist
Alright, and can you tell me what separates Gannon
from other bands?
Gannon is a collaborative project. It started
with me writing instrumentals and featuring whoever in the local scene wanted
to do a feature on the song.
And how did you guys meet?
The live members (Steve Hinckley, Andrew Lima,
Dan Woitasek, Dan Carroll) are all friends of mine. They’ve done features in
Gannon songs and/or play in Patient 0 with me.
And what’s one inside joke within the band
Think of all the worst possible sound bites
there are on the internet. Odds are we have them playing on the click tracks we
listen to live. The crowd might not understand why we are randomly
laughing/smiling during our sets, but that’s usually why.
What is the one of the craziest things you've
seen while on stage
The Meatlocker is the craziest venue I’ve ever
seen. I’d say just being inside that place was an experience.
How's the music scene in your area? (RI/MA)
The scene in RI is amazing right now. It’s like
a giant family.
And what’s one thing you love, and one thing
you hate, about being in a band
I love the techy stuff that happens in the
background during shows (in-ear mixes, MIDI automated guitar fx changes, etc) I
love setting that stuff up
I hate feeling like I have to maintain a
presence on social media
How about one thing you love, and one thing you
hate, about playing shows?
I love Performing
I hate Travel, coordination, showflow…
essentially everything that leads up to when we’re playing
And while we’re on the topic of performing, what
are your favorite songs to play
Wasteland, Plague, Corrode, Made to Rust
And what goes into the song writing process for
you?
We don’t have a fixed writing process. It
usually starts with me or Dan C writing guitar and me adding drums before handing
the song off to a friend to write their vocal feature
If you could go back 10 years and tell yourself
one thing, what would it be?
Don’t go to school for audio. Everything you
need to know is on the internet.
If you could just hit the delete button on one
thing in the world, what would It be?
People that abuse animals for fun/sport.
On a more serious note, what do you say to
those suffering from anxiety or depression?
Your friends are there for you. Music is always
there for you.
What advise do you have for someone who's being
bullied
Don’t take people’s shit. Bark back even if it
feels out of character. Once a bully realizes you’re gonna stand up for
yourself they’ll back off.
What would you say to someone who's recovering
from a trauma of some sort?
I guess it would depend on the situation
What advise would you give to someone who’s
looking at trying to join their first band?
Don’t approach a band asking them for
something. Instead, go to them offering some value you can contribute.
And what bands would you say have inspired you
the most?
Slipknot, Linkin Park, Underoath
What shows do you have planned
3/13 Fete, Providence RI
4/17 The Office, Whitman MA
4/18 Monopole Bar, Plattsburgh NY
4/19 Altone Music Hall, Jewett City CT
4/21 Alchemy, Providence RI
check out Gannon on bandcamp