The Road The Stage

It's time to take a look through Peter Michaels tick pics. He's got a fat sack of stubs that dates all the way to the - a really long time ago. Many tickets from many bands over his years hitting up shows all over Alberta and abroad. Patrick Bateman also gets a good look at Peter in his prime - mullet and all.  Plus, fan clubs, walking out early on a show Patrick was genuinely interested in,...

The Road The Stage hits your audio/video feed with the one and only Dan Mangan . Patrick Bateman has been dying to ask Dan a very important (at least to him) question for 10 years now - and he definitely got to ask it. Plus, Peter Michaels digs into Dan's love for the Tragically Hip. They talk a little about vaccinations, live music, the growing and crucially important Side Door Access, and lots m...

This week on The Road The Stage : DEAR ROUGE . Danielle and Drew McTaggart zoom in from Vancouver fresh off an appearance at the Together Again Outdoor Concert Series in Edmonton, and a mere 3 hours before the release of their first single in years - Fake Fame OUT NOW . We talk about the new tunes, their new dog (BIGSBY), road shenanigans, the evolution of the music scene in Red Deer and Bo's Bar...

The Road The Stage travelled to Edmonton for a sit down with Jason Parsons, in town for the Together Again Outdoor Concert Series. USS is about to go out on the Final Freakquency Tour to wrap up their time together. Check it out . We talk about not performing for 614 days. Beginning to end of USS. A dog with one ear. Being Hall of Famers. And we did it while sitting on couches in a random apartmen...

Summer is just about over and The Road The Stage is kicking off September with a Peter Michaels and Patrick Bateman catch up. Patrick was recently visiting family in Ontario and brought back a collection of some of his first concert tickets. And other pieces of trash Bateman brought which as you'll find out, gave Peter some ammunition to insult Patrick a little bit.  Plus, wasps. Concert memo...

Huzzah! Part 2 of our sit-down with Gordie Johnson is here, hear for your ears. And your eyes too if you wish to watch our episodes of The Road The Stage over on the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTube Channel . What're you waiting for? WE'VE GOT THE STORIES. Seriously though, tune in and enjoy the rest of this chat, featuring more stories from the man behind Big Sugar . This was a blast and OUR FIRST IN...

We finally did it! Our first in-studio interview on The Road The Stage and it features Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar . Big Sugar exploded on the scene back in the 90’s and has had a long history since then of corralling incredible musicians under the helm of Gordie, who tells us all sorts of stories from the early years to the latest Big Sugar projects - as well as some of the unbelievable collabo...

This week on The Road The Stage: Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels finally got to talk to Skye Wallace, who has an incredible 2019 record you should absolutely hear. They discuss her upcoming tour with Crown Lands, an interesting road game that you may already know about, the DND podcast Skye is on, and lots more. Plus, we get an outsider look at what’s been going down in Toronto in regards to th...

Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels have known The Standstills for a few years now, and always look forward to having a chat. As always, it was a great time with Jonny and Renee, who called in from Oshawa, Ontario. They talk about their time writing and recording new music over the last year, shithawks, the absurdity of I Think You Should Leave - some road stories and their most recent efforts to u...

This week on The Road The Stage we’re very happy to be joined by Neu Mannas from The Matchstick Skeletons . Neu has been spending most of the pandemic down in sunny California, which we’ll talk about - as well as some concert memories, collaborating with friends of the road, the potential for comedy in the seriousness of Some Kind Of Monster - and much more. Catch the new Matchstick Skeletons reco...

Kevin and Cody from Crown Lands are “in” the Communal Creative Studios for a new episode of The Road The Stage . Crown Lands just announced their first headliner tour ( TICKETS ) which includes a stop in Red Deer at Bo’s Bar and Stage with Skye Wallace . Join Patrick and Peter this week as we learn about the latest Crown Lands tunes, using their platform to expose the devastating historical decisi...

Why did they name themselves The Elwins ? We don't know, we didn't ask. But we find out a bunch of other things about The Elwins on The Road The Stage this week. We talk to Frankie, Feurd, Travis and Matt about desperately needing an extra percussionist, having too much fun, The Turtle Club, having your own jam space, the stage at Bo's Bar & Stage, and more. Check out their new releases, and I...

Joining Patrick Bateman & Peter Michaels on The Road The Stage this week is LIAM CORMIER of the Cancer Bats/Bat Sabbath , Treadwell Clothing and an all around great guy. We learn about Liam's deep connection with Red Deer - look back on the grind and the types of shows the Bats have experienced throughout their long career in hardcore - and lots more. It's a great chat and we hope you dig it....

This week on The Road The Stage - Ryan Guldemond. It's been a HUGE year for his band Mother Mother and he joins us to chat about their new record INSIDE , becoming TikTok famous, using your platform responsibly and having decade-old songs become an important way for younger generations to represent and visualize their feelings about life and the world around us.  Plus, Pete hit a deer and did...

The Dead South join The Road The Stage from a balcony in Kelowna, British Columbia, where they've been recording music... for future purposes. Find out what with Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels sitting in the Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer. We talk some road hobbies, finger snapping, the first(ish) show at Bo's Bar & Stage, balanced touring, more. If anyone sees this picture of Pete'...

The Road The Stage continues this week with none other than Canadian country rock group The Road Hammers ! Jason McCoy, Chris Byrne and Clayton Bellamy are here to inform us all that The Boys Are Back At It , and they’ve got a brand new collaborative beer with Sawback Brewing Co. for Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels to try out. Plus, find out exactly what Patrick’s “country phase” consisted of....

Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels fly solo this week on The Road The Stage . It’s been a busy time at the Communal Creative Studios and after 8 amazing guests, it’s a good week to take a breath and talk amongst ourselves! We got to make our first post-covid concert announcements at Bo’s Bar & Stage, begin the newest TRTS project (SUPER exciting) AND take a stroll down memory lane for our pers...

This week on The Road The Stage ? Zachary Gray from The Zolas .  This conversation could've gone on for days - listen in as Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels talk to Zach about everything from the broad use of the term 'Britpop', what might be on a Zola's tour rider, having the cops called to a recent video shoot, the Vancouver music scene AND MORE! The Zola's have a new record dropping on J...

It’s Sheepdogs week on The Road The Stage! Ewan Currie and Ryan Gullen join The Road The Stage ahead of their new EP release, No Simple Thing - out May 28th. Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels talk to the two Sheepdogs about recording new music during the pandemic, servers telling you what you should eat, the origin story of Jimmy Bowskill becoming a Sheepdog and MORE! Follow The Road The Stage .....

This week on The Road The Stage : THE BEACHES Jordan, Kylie, Eliza and Leandra join Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels for a mini episode to catch up and chat about their new EP Future Lovers (OUT NOW). It's very, very good by the way. And make sure to check out some of this episodes video production magic on the Bo’s Bar & Stage YouTube channel. Subscribing is seeing and seeing is believing....

Kurt Dahl of One Bad Son joins The Road The Stage this week.  Kurt is no stranger to Red Deer, with One Bad Son being a consistent part of the music scene for over 10 years. Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels get to talk to Kurt about the evolution of One Bad Son, as well as his 'side job' as a lawyer in the entertainment biz. Check out his site LawyerDrummer .  Don't forget to subscribe...

This week on The Road The Stage ? Dave Ritter from The Strumbellas .  Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels find out if The Strumbellas constantly practice their vocal harmonies on The Road, the lessons touring can offer on taking care of your mental health, a little grill talk and lots more! Check out the new Strumbellas track “ Greatest Enemy ”, and subscribe to the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTub...

Tarek from The Blue Stones joins The Road The Stage this week.  Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels talk to Tarek about ending their tour (very) early because of the pandemic, some Hidden Gems (LISTEN NOW), drive-in theatre concerts and lots more. Go follow The Blue Stones and make sure you subscribe to the Bo's Bar & Stage YouTube channel for tons of great content. 

Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels are joined by Eric Owen of Black Pistol Fire on this week's episode of The Road The Stage .  Black Pistol Fire was the last show The Road The Stage hosts saw before the Covid-19 pandemic. They reminisce on the good old days, talk a LITTLE hockey, festivals and more.  Make sure to listen to Black Pistol Fire and watch the new video for "Look Alive" .

The Road The Stage begins with Patrick Bateman and Peter Michaels talking to Tyler Bancroft of Said The Whale . Touring as a parent, the hospitality of Bo's Bar & Stage , running a Patreon for increased connections with fans and MORE. Check out the new Said The Whale track "Honey Lungs" out now!