Santa Barbara punk band Versus the World has come a long way in 10years: playing shows with Blink-182, touring the world, and even starting families despite their whirlwind lifestyle. The quintet returns to town this summer for the unveiling of the band’s third album, Homesick/Roadsick, at Velvet Jones on Saturday, June 13, at 8 p.m.
In anticipation of the band’s long-awaited homecoming, I talked with lead singer/guitarist Donald Spence about songwriting and surviving life on the road.
Why did you name your album Homesick/Roadsick?