Shows!

This friday, we're opening a show at our beloved MUSIC SCENE. Check it out at http://www.themusicscene.ca/

We're really excited for this one, as we jam there every week and it'll be the first actual show we play there.

Also, I'm really excited to announce my picks for my Top 10 New Rock Records of 2007. The show goes to air next wednesday at 9pm on www.therock.fm however, if you're bored and want a cool show to add to your IPod etc, the link is here.

ENJOY!~

Cheers to you, cottage country!

Awwww man, how I wish I was right back there. What an amazing long weekend we had in Wasaga. That pic is literally 10 minutes after unpacking and having our first of many shots of Litchi. Wonderful stuff by the way. Our drive took about 3.5 hours as the snow was the worst I've EVER driven in. Thank God I wasn't actually behind the wheel, as Brendan is the man and kept his cool as we prayed out loud in his VW. We couldn't even see 4 feet in front of us at times, but slow and steady gets shitfaced, and we made it alive. The order of things this weekend doesn't matter because we really had no intentions of a schedule, or working order of songs etc. We just wanted to get some ideas to tape, and have a blast doing it. It was really great to not feel the pressure of getting actual full songs done in time. We just cranked up the guitars and let Craig drum away. We ended up pulling an all nighter right through until saturday evening, then slept a few winks and got back it. Sunday was quite messy and blurry at that, but we had so much fun. I love these dudes so much, and we truly have a unique relationship when it comes to this music thing. It's like we share the same brain at times. Kyle would come up with one harmony, then Brendan and Sean would hop all over it and a song would be near completion before you knew it. I just sat back and laughed for most of the weekend. I think I might have added a bass line here and there, but that's about it. I just wanted to have fun....mission accomplished.

This is from Kyle:

I've taken it upon myself to mixdown the 3 songs we got the most work done on. The mixes may not be the greatest because my ears along with everything else of mine are pretty much useless right now.

So here are the links to the songs:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8avd8z

http://download327.mediafire.com/mzmpzhgxvz1g/drvypolxjpz/Song+%231+Unfinished.mp3

http://download327.mediafire.com/relebmofy2ng/drvypolxjpz/Song+231+Unfinished.mp3

Take a listen and enjoy, these recordings are just the beginning of what we're capable of boys. Until next time!Kyle

Hot Spot

I awoke to these images on my tv. Sometimes I wonder if someone upstairs is mocking me. Tonight we leave for the cottage to record some stuff for 3 days, and although this fire happened about 10 minutes away from our spot, I've been told we're just fine to head up. Just crazy timing I guess. I don't have much to report other than the fact that I've been looking forward to this for about a month. We always get serious tracking done, and with Brendan, Sean, Kyle and Craig, I know we'll return with at least 2 tracks done.

The weather is supposed to be just evil up north right now, so pray for me! If this is my last post ever, tell my family I love them, and that I went out rockin'! LOL. I'll be back monday with pictures, and hopefully a post with new songs.

A Picture Says...

Sometimes I'm sitting around the house, and I need to get out and just walk around. Usually this takes me to Chapters, where I grab a coffee and walk around looking at books, and hang out in the music section. Last week I bought my new copies of Magnet, Under The Radar and Harp. Well last night, I did just that and although I already have my monthly mags, I was so surprised to see the new Autumn deWilde book, titled Elliott Smith. I knew it was out, but just last week I was there and looked for it, and none were in stock. Yes, I bought it. Yes I read the entire thing in one sitting. I originally knew there was some writing in it, but the majority of the book is just big beautiful photos of Elliott. However, there are a ton of really hilaious stories told by those closest to him, including Beck, Chris Walla, Ben Gibbard, and people who actually recorded music with him. I sat on the couch for literally 2 hours and read it front to back, taking time to stare at each picture. Lots of them I had never even seen before, which had me in tears at times. It's truly a must have for any fan.
Check it out : http://www.chroniclebooks.com/site/catalog/excerpts.php?isbn=0811857999&store=books

Horses, Stables, and Things To Come....

There's my beautiful girl. Karlie has really shown me some amazing things in our 5 years together, but lately she's really gotten back into being around horses. This is something I've never been into, but because of her love of riding and taking care of her friends horses, I've really become a lover of these amazing creatures. On saturday we travelled to Lyndsay to peek at 2 mares that are apparently free to us if we're willing to take them on. Karlie has co workers who board and train them, so we might be able to actually own a horse! If not these, I will absolutely make it a priority to have at least one for her to take care of. She's so amazing with them. They truly love her back as she loves them. It nearly moves me to tears.

So weekend re-cap...Friday was Billy Blasko's birthday, so I went over and hung out with The Stables while they rehearsed, and had a few beers. I got a sneak peek of a brand new tune, and couldn't stop singing it all weekend. Their new record is going to be amazing. Saturday not only did we check out the OTHER stables, but I got to see my brother Dana. He is currently serving time in Lyndsay Correctional Facility for a possession charge. The whole story is too stupid and long to attempt to type, but he's been in since September and should be home for xmas, God willing. He looks great and has such an amazing attitude. I love him a lot and pray he'll be with us soon. Saturday night was Trish Robb's show at JP Fitzpatrick. I can't get over how talented my friends are. Sometimes I feel I'm not worthy, but seeing her and her band up there really made me proud. She will 100% be signed and out of here within a year or so. Sucks for us, but I truly think she will "make it."

On Sunday, I slept in until about 3pm, then got up and found out we had to cancel our rehearsal due to a death in our drummer's family. We support eachother and totally understand this stuff. Instead, Brendan, Sean and I went to Billy's and did some tracking for the disc. We stayed up until the wee hours, drinkin' and cranking the mixes of what will soon be our first actual piece of listenable music. We're all really excited. Billy and I were the last ones up and even tracked a music bed for a new song. I have no idea where it came from, but it's really creepy and 80's influenced. Also, last week when I was sick, I watched CONTROL and Superbad. The Ian Curtis film was horribly depressing, but I loved it. I'm weird like that. Superbad kind of lived up to it's name. A few funny parts but the fat kid says "fuck" way too much, and I can't help but think of George Michael from Arrested Development. What would Jason Bateman's character think of his son getting wasted and trying to bang chicks?

Friday we leave for the cottage. I cannot effing wait. This is my favorite time of the year...the snow falls, and people go away from places like Wasaga Beach. We head in, set up instruments and play for 3 straight days. Sometimes life's alright! Back tomorrow...longest post ever!

Snow (Hey Oh)

Snowfall warning forCity of Toronto continued ..10 to 20 centimetres of snow likely by Thursday night..A low pressure area over southern Illinois will bring the first winter storm of the season tonight and Thursday. While rain heavy at times is falling over most of southern Ontario there are signs that a change is imminent.An off duty Environment Canada meteorologist reported wet snow on highway 400 south of Barrie around 5.15 PM. This is the first sign that a changeover to snow is starting to occur.

Of Course I lifted that off of the Environment Canada Web Site. I just wanted to have it here as the first snow storm of the year is headed our way apparently. I'm giddy like a little kid when it first snows. I hate it after xmas, but from here until Dec. 25th, bring it on.

I'm going back to bed. Here's an angel in the snow!

Elliott Smith - Angel In The Snow

Uuuuuuuugh....

Hey dudes. I finally got that effing cold that everyone else has or had. Yep, I thought I was a tough guy and that I could just ignore it and do my regular party schedule this past weekend but it caught up with me and kicked me in the junk. I'm only on here because I hopped into the shower and cleaned up my act so I could host my New Rock @ 9 tonight. I'll have some updates later, but I'm also hosting the Morning After Show all week, which means I get up at 4am, then sleep all day. The past weekend was great, and the show at The Velvet Elvis was one of my fav shows thus far. Lots of people came out, and both The Idlers and The Discounts (surprise guests) were both great. I'll get some pics up soon enough. As for now, I'm going to fake it through this show and do my best to make it back to bed. Achoo.