Interview with There For Tomorrow! November 13, 2009

Posted by Shannon Phillips at November 13, 2009 2:00 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 2 ) | TrackBack

With their debut full length A Little Faster released this year and a summer of Warped Tour under their belt, There For Tomorrow aren't showing any signs of slowing down. In fact, the band is currently on the road on the MANATOUR with our friends in Hit the Lights through the end of November, and then continue on the road with Mayday Parade through mid-December—talk about busy! Despite the busy schedule, There For Tomorrow guitarist Christian Climer was game to answer a few questions about what we love most ... animals! Check it out!

Does anyone in the band have any animal companions? If so, tell us about them!

Yep, we definitely do. Chris has a Jack Russell Terrier that is ridiculously hyper, lol. Jay has two tiny Chihuahuas, and I (Christian) have a Maltese and Poodle mix ... currently really wanting a Yorkie! We all have dogs.

Every year more than 8 million unwanted animals are turned in to animal shelters, and half of them end up being euthanized due to a lack of good homes. If a friend was considering buying an animal from a breeder or a pet store, what would your advice be to them?

I would really push the idea of getting an animal from a shelter, and most times they make better pets anyways because they appreciate you more ;)

Animals used for cosmetic and household product testing endure painful tests and spend their lives confined to cages in laboratories. How do you feel about companies that continue to test their products on animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, and other animals?

I think it's completely inhumane. It is not fair to the animals AT ALL, they are not meant for things like that.

There For Tomorrow doesn't look like a band that would wear fur. The United States gets a majority of its fur imported from China where PETA has gone undercover and filmed workers in the fur industry skinning animals while they're still alive—including dogs and cats. What advice would you give to a friend who told you "it's just a little fur trim"?

I've seen plenty of videos showing such events and it's really disturbing. I don't think I would have to give anyone advice through words. I would most likely just show them footage of where their "fur trim" comes from and how it gets there.

If you had to pick one vegetarian meal or item that was your favorite, what would it be?

I like fries!

What advice would you give to a fan who was interested in getting involved in animal rights?

Visit peta2.com!

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What's your favorite There For Tomorrow song?

Win A Warped Tour Prize Pack! July 31, 2009

Posted by Shannon Phillips at July 31, 2009 4:52 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 234 ) | TrackBack

I hope everyone is having an awesome time on Warped Tour like we are! Last Friday I told you about all the bands who have been signing our Animal Testing Breaks Hearts petition on the tour in support of our campaign, and this week it's really no different! Check out the awesome bands who showed their support this week ...

There For Tomorrow showing some love.


The lovely ladies in Millionaires with their tees!


TV/TV showing their broken hearts.


Black Tide showing support for ATBH.


We <3 Dance Gavin Dance!


A Skylit Drive holding it down.


Civet: Prettiest animal-friendly ladies on Warped? I think so.


Innerpartysystem shows us how they feel about animal testing.


Click on the image above to see the band's petition signatures!

There's not much better than a crucial hang out sesh with your friends set to good music—what more could you ask for? Well, I suppose you could ask for a sweet prize pack containing Warped Tour goodies, right? That's why we're giving you the chance to win one! For your chance to win a Warped Tour prize pack featuring a There For Tomorrow CD, a Civet CD and vinyl (!!!), and a Glamour Kills "Animal Testing Breaks Hearts" shirt, leave us a comment with your favorite band out of the bands above on Warped and your t-shirt size. One winner will be chosen at random. Entries must be received by August 14, and winner will be notified by August 21.


P.S. Join all of the bands above and sign our petition letting the world know that testing on animals is wrong by clicking here.