We caught up with Emerson Drive front man Brad Mates to talk about his proudest moments, favourite things, and why he regrets taking a nap.
Q
What are your top three favourite foods?
A
Meat, Potatoes, and……Meat.
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What are your top three all-time favourite songs?
A
‘Unwound’ – George Strait, ‘Mr. Bojangles’ – Dirt Band, ‘We Are’ – Vertical Horizon
Q
What is the one song you wish you wrote?
A
‘Don’t Stop Believin” – Journey
Q
What’s your favourite song to play live?
A
‘Moments’
Q
Top 3 favourite movies?
A
For Love Of The Game, Dumb And Dumber, Shawshank Redemption
Q
What is the one chore you hate to do?
A
I don’t hate anything…..but I do dislike Monday’s.
Q
Favourite vacation you ever took?
A
Antigua
Q
Favourite spot to be in Nashville?
A
My house
Q
Now that you make Tennessee home, what is something you miss about living in Canada?
A
Family, Friends, Community, Cabin, Boat…….everything.
Q
What is the first thing you notice about people?
A
Personality
Q
If you were stranded on a desert island what 3 record albums would you want with you?
A
Just 1…..Escape by Journey for the song ‘Don’t Stop Believin”
Q
If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be?
A
The Great ONE…..missed him in Fort Mac last year…..I decided to take a nap.
Q
What is the best advice you were ever given?
A
“This Too Shall Pass”
Q
Most memorable music moment?
A
2007, first Canadian Country Band to have a #1 song in the United States.
TC’s Quick 5
1. Sweet or Salty? Sweet
2. Mountains or beach? Mountains all day long
3. Pizza or pasta? Pasta
4. George Strait or George Jones? GS
5. Bus or plane? Plane
