Brad Mates tells why he regrets taking a nap

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.

Q

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