Official press release:
Canadian pop-punk quintet Calling All Captains is thrilled to announce that they have signed to Equal Vision Records. Fans can watch the band’s new video “Disconnected” now, premiering via Alternative Press.
Guitarist Brad Bremner explains:
“We’re really stoked to be working with EVR. They’ve had some of our all time favourite bands, from Alexisonfire, to Pierce the Veil, to Say Anything. We’re a young band still, but we want to learn and get better. After meeting with Dan [Sandshaw], we clicked instantly and had nothing but good vibes when talking about the direction of the band and our visions. We’re excited to see what the future holds!”
In a small basement in St. Albert, lined with flags and posters of their favourite bands, Calling All Captains have been working tirelessly to grow their art since they formed in February of 2014. To date, the band has released two EP’s – A Way With Words (2014), and Disconnect (2016) and set up and executed several self-funded tours to support them, fearlessly cutting their teeth to earn every inch of traction. Bassist Nick Malychuk shares:
“This is what we love, and this is what we want to do. So, we make it happen.”
After a brief break in 2017 and some lineup changes, Captains came back stronger and more determined than ever, steadfast in their resolve to continue writing and growing as people, and as artists.
From their latest single amassing 500,000 plays on Spotify as an unsigned band, to touring across Canada and the UK and landing a spot on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour, the band’s relentless work ethic and reputation for their high energy shows have been a testament to their explosive growth. Calling All Captains have gone on to share the stage alongside acts like Silverstein, Seaway, Boston Manor, Broadside, Like Pacific, and Rarity, and more.
Tour dates:
7/23 – Portage La Prairie, MB | Masonic Hall
7/24 – Thunder Bay, ON | Plack Pirate Pub
7/26 – Sudbury, ON | The Asylum
7/27 – Ottawa, ON | Café Dekuf
7/28 – Barrie, ON | Ask A Punk
7/29 – Kingston, ON | Bar 53
7/30 – Toronto, ON | Sneaky Dee’s
7/31 – St. Catherine’s, ON | As A Punk
8/01 – Hamilton, ON | The Doors
8/02 – Waterloo, ON | Harmony Lunch
8/03 – St. Catherine’s, ON | Detour Music Hall
Calling All Captains is:
Luc Gauthier – vocals
Brad Bremner – guitar
Connor Dawkins – guitar
Nick Malychuk – bass
Tim Wilson – drums