The Dangerous Summer has done very well in the last couple years. They have released two EPs and two full studio albums, and all four received rave reviews from fans and music insiders. As A.J. Perdomo (lead vocals, bass), Cody Payne (guitar, backup vocals), Bryan Czap (guitar) and Tyler Minsberg (drums) prepare to venture out on a cross-Canada tour with the band Ten Second Epic, they'll make their first-ever stop right here in London, Ontario on April 4 at the London Music Hall. I got the chance to talk to Perdomo about touring and his personal thoughts on playing shows on the other side of the world.

Before your first studio album, you opened for a lot of bands such as Mayday Parade. How did it feel to have the roles reversed when you were on your first headlining tour and had bands like The Morning Of and Action Item open for you?
"It was pretty awesome. I think one of the big differences between headlining and supporting is you play millions of your own songs, and I think going in to headlining, we were kind of nervous at first, but it felt so good to be able to play songs for our own fans instead of trying to get fans from another band. We love headlining and have been doing it a few times just to do a little something for our own fans."

What was it like to play at festivals such as The Bamboozle in 2009 and to be on the 2011 Warped Tour?
"It was amazing! One of my life goals was to play at Warped Tour, so it was unbelievable. We had the best summer ever and met so many awesome bands and awesome people. I think that's one of the best things about playing festivals: you get to play alongside a lot of different artists that you wouldn't normally play with."

With that, which do you personally prefer: festivals or concerts?
"I definitely prefer festivals because it's kind of like a party environment meets a show environment, which is kind of cool."

Did you do any sightseeing while touring in the U.K.?
"We did a little bit of sightseeing. I liked Scotland because when you get there it's such a different area and there is really nothing like it here in North America. I got to see all the castles and stuff and they just blew my mind."

You've done a cross-Canada tour that included a stop in Toronto. Will this be your first time playing a show here in London, Ontario?
"We have never been out there yet. It's hard to say because I don't really know what the area is like. But I'm really excited to reach the fans that don't go to Toronto. We have such a fun time when we play shows in Toronto, but it will be kind of nice to meet some of the people who wouldn't normally drive out to Toronto."

For more information on The Dangerous Summer, visit lhopelessrecords.com and thedangeroussummer.net. To get tickets for their April 4 show at the London Music Hall, check out londonmusichall.com.