Dana’s Fast
Calling It Quits

“music you can hit a loved one to.”


After four years of playing the Metroplex together, local rock-alternative band Dana’s Fast is calling it quits. They announced their decision on Tuesday, May 11, and played their last show at the Liquid Lounge on Sunday, May 30. During their four-year run, they toured Texas with Jibe and Space Cadet, shot the video for “Not A Chance” at the Curtain Club, were featured on Buzz-Oven (vol. 10), and shared the stage with such local favorites as Slow Roosevelt, Valve, Doosu, Weener, Edgewater, the pAperchAse, Schatzi, Big Iron, Space Cadet and Pushmonkey, among other accomplishments. Their full-length CD will come out later this year. Before they disappear into the obscurity of ‘an old local band- man, you should have heard them,’ we wanted to get a few words in with them. Here’s what they had to say:

JUSTIN FOSTER (DRUMMER) AND KEVIN MAINS (GUITARIST)


DM:Why did you decide to call it quits?

DF: There were a couple of factors, actually. One is that the band became too time consuming for some of us. We've been busting our ass for four years and for some it has come time to finish school and advance in our careers. We've NEVER had a lineup change and it's always been determined that if one person wants to leave they will not be replaced. Another reason is that musically we are growing apart and would like to try different things that can't be pursued in this band. I wish I could say that their was drama involved and that we all hate each other (because that's more interesting) but actually we have been best friends for years before the band started and will remain that way.

DM: Do you think you’ll ever get back together?

DF: I doubt it. I think the last show will send us off into the future properly and there will be no reason to look back. Plus who are we Kiss?

DM: What’s the origin behind your band name?

DF: If I told you I would have to kill you. Part of the appeal factor of Dana's Fast has always been our quirkiness and nack for inside jokes. The less people "get" the better. But it's probably not what you think.

DM: Is there any significance in your playing the Liquid Lounge for your last show?

DF: It's just a great venue that's real intimate and we've had tons of great memories there. Some we can remember.. most we can't.

DM: Who all would you like to thank for helping the band during its four-year run?

DF: It's funny you asked that because I actually tried to sit down and make a list the other day thanking everyone. I got to the sixth page and gave up. Way too many to list. Obviously our families, our friends and fans that have always supported us and come out to the shows. Our street team, all the clubs and booking agents but also all the great bands we've met and shared the stage with over these last couple of years.

DM: What kind of projects will you each pursue individually?

DF: Kevin is a great guitar player and has been approached by some great local talent. Look for him back on stage sooner then most of us. John is planning on finishing school and moving on to a career. Pnut will also finish school and go into audio engineering. He will keep playing the guitar and writing music. Justin will start managing a couple of bands that have asked for his assistance as well as helping out in doing booking for a successful club in Dallas. He will also be starting a new band but because of certain circumstances can't be discussed yet.

DM: Any chance of a reunion show?

DF: Nah. That place is far too big for us.

DM: Why are you waiting to release your full-length CD until AFTER you’ve broken up?

DF: Unfortunately their will be no full length CD.

DM: Where all in Texas did you go and what kind of adventures did you have when you went there?

DF: We've played Dallas, Denton, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Rockwall, Plano, and everywhere in between. We've broken numerous amounts of equipment, broken bones, played in our underware, pooped on hotel furniture, wrecked our automobiles, destroyed personal property, slept in our cars and in parking garages, drank way too much, and had the time of our lives.

DM: What are you favorite memories from being in the band? Your favorite moments? -The only ones you’ll still be able to remember when you’re old and crusty?

DF: PNUT playing in womens underware, wrapped in cellophane and Christmas lights. The Buzz-Oven Tour with Jibe and Space Cadet Our three day "adventure" with Houston rockers Three Fantastic Our trip to Oklahoma and the numerous flat tires. Pretty much anytime the lights went out and we started playing has been memorable.

DM: What would you like your last words to all of your fans be?

DF: Thanks for all the support you have given us. This band would be nothing without you and we will miss you all! Come to the last show at the Liquid Lounge in Deep Ellum May 30th.

PNUT (GUITARIST/VOCALIST)
DM: Why did you decide to call it quits?

DF: I guess the main reason is because I wanted to start writing a different type of music.   I just felt that it wasn't going to happen with Dana's Fast.

DM: Do you think you’ll ever get back together?

DF: I doubt it.

DM: What’s the origin behind your band name?

DF: It's nothing deep.  We got it from a bathroom wall.

DM: Is there any significance in your playing the Liquid Lounge for your last show?

DF: Well, we've always called it our home away from home. 

DM: Who all would you like to thank for helping the band during its four-year run?

DF: My bandmates especially.  All of our friends and family who stuck it out with us as well.  The clubs, other bands we met along the way...I could go on and on.

DM: What kind of projects will you each pursue individually?

DF: I'd like to play something more experimental.  John and I saw eye to eye most of the time so, maybe we'll do something in the future.  Justin was wanting to start singing.  For Kevin, I'm not sure.

DM: Any chance of a reunion show?

DF: Only if there is enough requests for it, but I don't see that happening.

DM: Why are you waiting to release your full-length CD until AFTER you’ve broken up?

DF: We never recorded anything after the Buzz-oven cd.  There will not be a cd released by Dana's Fast.

DM: Where all in Texas did you go and what kind of adventures did you have when you went there?

DF: We went to Houston a few times where we became friends with a band called Three Fantastic.  That was always fun with them.  We made our way to Austin when we played with our old friends Pedal and San Antonio where we left a little part of us. (I'm not getting into that.) Oklahoma was fun, too. 

DM: What are you favorite memories from being in the band? Your favorite moments? -The only ones you’ll still be able to remember when you’re old and crusty?

DF: Definetely, the times when we went out of town.  Those we're always fun and different.  The times when we played where a lot of people were actually there to see us (buzz-oven shows), the times I wore christmas lights and saran wrap, the inside jokes, the friends we made and again I could go on and on.

DM: What would you like your last words to all of your fans be?

DF: Thank you so, so much for making this ride over the past years been as wonderful as possible.  Thanks for sticking it with us through the ups and downs.  Thanks for listening to our words and emotions expressed through our music and I'm sure we'll see you again soon.
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