#116 Brian Ward (New Found Glory - Guitar Tech, Brian And The Wards) *NEW MUSIC PREMIER*

<p>Brian Ward is a guitar tech for the band New Found Glory. On this episode, we discuss: coming up in the Syracuse scene, his time as a guitar tech for Unearth, Coheed &amp; Cambria, Bayside, and NFG, a day in the life as a guitar tech, being on arena tours with bands like Slayer and Linkin Park across the globe, and more.</p> <p>Also this episode features the world premier of Brian's music project, <em><strong>Brian And The Wards</strong></em>. The full length album, <em><strong>"The Record No One Has Been Waiting For"</strong></em>, will be out in a few months.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Brian And The Wards is:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Brian Ward - Guitar / Vocals</li> <li>Ian Grushka - Bass</li> <li>Josh Swagler (Drums)</li> </ul> <p><strong>With special guests:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jack O'Shea (Bayside)</li> <li>Bandon Wakeham (If Hope Dies)</li> <li>Remy Guts</li> <li>Michael Bethancourt</li> <li>Arun Bali (Saves The Day)</li> <li>Ben Covert</li> <li>Stephen Gage</li> </ul> <p><strong>Brian's Links &amp; Socials:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1fop88/metadata/edit">www.brianandthewards.com</a></li> <li>Link Tree: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1fop88/metadata/edit">https://linktr.ee/</a>xbrianx</li> <li>Brian And The Wards Instagram: <strong>@brianandthewards</strong></li> <li>Brian's Instagram: <strong>@xbrianwardx</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Two Week Notice Podcast partners:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Furnace Fest - for tickets &amp; more info, visit <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1fdiuq/metadata/edit">https://www.furnacefest.us/</a></li> <li>Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: <strong>@furnacefest </strong>&amp;<strong> @furnace_fest_community</strong></li> <li>So What?! Music Fest Instagram: <strong>@sowhatmusicfest</strong></li> <li>Listen to my homies in For The Best <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1fdiuq/metadata/edit">https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU2