March 06,
2002
Interview by Kevin Pollock
First can you
introduce the band name, age & postion in the group?
My name is Steve Tyler, I am 17 and
play drums in the band. Tony Cuomo is 17 and plays guitar/lead
vocals. Tommy Krumins is 16 and plays bass/backup vocals.
How did the
band form & how would you describe your sound?
Well Tony and I have been playing together
for 4 years now. We've been through so many guitar and bass
players. Then one sunny afternoon in May of 2000 Tony's guitar
teacher told us that he had a student that was into punk and
played bass. So, we tried him out and we thought he was awesome.
He's been with us ever since. As for our sound, we are a very
fast skate punk band with influences like NOFX, pennywise,
good riddance, bigwig and rise against. we are trying to incorporate
a more technical and melodic sound now.
What are your
hobbies outside the band?
I love just hanging out with friends,
getting drunk and going to shows. Tony pretty much does the
same thing. Tommy is more conservative, he likes reading,
computers, art and web design.
What's your
favourite subject & worst subject in school?
Right now Iam currently working at a recording studio in Oakville
for co-op. So I would have to say co-op is my favourite subject.
For me, Tony, I like english. Tommy's favourite subjects are
Cumputer Science and Chemisty. His worst subject is Media
Studies.
What's your
highlight been as a band so far?
The highlight for me was the first time we played at the Burlington
Y. I have never seen the place so packed and the people just
went crazy. It was so much fun.
Where do you
see the band in 5-10 years?
I hope to see the band touring constantly
and putting out records. Or living on the street begging for
a show.
How is the
punk scene in Oakville?
What scene? it seems like the Oakville scene has moved into
Burlington. I hardly hear of shows in Oakville anymore, except
for the ones I've put on. I WISH Oakville had a few more promoters
and venues because we've got some kick ass bands that have
come out of Oakville.
How has being
on Ontariopunk.com helped the band?
Ontariopunk.com helps the band by advertising the shows that
are put on and it also helps to get bands names out there.
If you could
play with any band anywhere who would it be & where?
BERKLEY, CALIFORNIA with NOFX or bigwig or AFI(that would
be funny).
What type of
equipment do you use?
I use a Yahaha custom maple kit(maroon)with Pearl hardware
and Sabian symbols. I, Tony, use a Ibenez ax120 and Marshal
JCM 800. Tommy uses a Washburn xb-100 with Ernie Ball Strings
and a Yorkville BassMaster400 and 2 4x10 custom built cabs.
Where can the
fans learn more about Outlet?
You can check us out on the web at listen.to/outlet. or you
can e-mail us at writeoutlet@hotmail.com. Better yet, come
to a show.
