3rd Gear
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3rd Gear rose from the ashes of Deadly, A band created by Chad MacDonald and Dale Birnie. After reuniting with their bass player Russ Wilson (from previous bands Bizzerk and the Gear), They have reformed the power trio and are rocking stages all over the Okanagan Valley.
Why this name?
This is the third installment of this band, and we liked "the gear" , so it only made sense for this one to be called third gear.
Do you play live?
We play live all over the Okanagan Valley. Recent gigs were at the Grateful Fed in Kelowna, and VooDoos in Penticton.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet helps artists get their music out there, and allows people to locate/ listen to the bands with or without CD's released.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Yes, Most definitely, as long as it was in full agreement with all of our band members.
Band History:
We all started playing together in the mid 90's, playing shows all over the valley. Bassist Russ Wilson left the band to pursue his day job for 5 years, returning in the fall of 2005. Chad MacDonald and Dale Birnie continued writing and performing together during the hiatus, and were extremely stoked to have Russ return to the band.
Your influences?
Rage Against The Machine, Black label Society, Bad Religion, Clutch, Led Zeppelin, Prong, Avenged Sevenfold, Tool, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Slipknot, Wolfmother, Cream,The Doors, Audioslave, Rebel meets Rebel, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and hundreds more!!
Favorite spot?
All of the Beautiful Okanagan Valley
Equipment used:
Chad - Pearl, Sabian, Vic Firth
Dale - Gibson SG, Marshall JCM 900, Boss Pedals
Russ - Cort and Fender Basses, SWR Amp
Dale - Gibson SG, Marshall JCM 900, Boss Pedals
Russ - Cort and Fender Basses, SWR Amp