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

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 & 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. Also this episode features the world premier of Brian's music project, Brian And The Wards. The full length album, "The Record No One Has Been Waiting For", will be out in a few months.  Brian And The Wards is:  Brian Ward - Guitar / Vocals  Ian Grushka - Bass  Josh Swagler (Drums)  With special guests:  Jack O'Shea (Bayside)  Bandon Wakeham (If Hope Dies)  Remy Guts  Michael Bethancourt  Arun Bali (Saves The Day)  Ben Covert  Stephen Gage   Brian's Links & Socials: www.brianandthewards.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/xbrianx Brian And The Wards Instagram: @brianandthewards Brian's Instagram: @xbrianwardx Two Week Notice Podcast partners: www.piebald.com Furnace Fest - for tickets & more info, visit https://www.furnacefest.us/  Follow Furnace Fest on Instagram: @furnacefest & @furnace_fest_community So What?! Music Fest Instagram: @sowhatmusicfest Listen to my homies in For The Best https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YdRaUaTrCh8IrhdJ3b0Up?si=6bLtTo-9T-SL-PFU27cI6A Follow For The Best on Instagram: @forthebestband Go to www.plugyourholes.com and enter the code "TWNPOD" at checkout for a 15% discount Ways to support the Two Week Notice Podcast: Follow Dana on Instagram: @danafuggenb Follow the podcast on Instagram: @twoweeknoticepodcast iPhone users - give the show a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts Non-iPhone users - give the show 5 stars on Spotify Spread the word on the socials, and tell a friend! This podcast episode is dedicated to Donna