Saturday, September 20, 2008
RECAP!
HAH! So its the end of September, basically fall in Calgary, except for these damned heat spells that we keep getting, and fall makes me happy, because it means one other thing besides school:
FALL CLOTHES!
That's right. With this glorious season comes the brisk weather that is worthy of long sleeved shirts, sweaters, long pants, boots, tights, and other glorious things, and in Feburary the Fall 2008 runways of New York Fashion Week saw some of the best pieces that I have ever set my sights on. Ever. I want to gobble it all up. For real.
So starting...now, I'm going to start going through all of the saved pictures on my computer and putting them up, mostly so that I can point out to relatives "I want THIS THIS THIS AND THAT.", or so that you can do the same.
But that is that and this is this. So keep looking and I'll keep updating.
FALL CLOTHES!
That's right. With this glorious season comes the brisk weather that is worthy of long sleeved shirts, sweaters, long pants, boots, tights, and other glorious things, and in Feburary the Fall 2008 runways of New York Fashion Week saw some of the best pieces that I have ever set my sights on. Ever. I want to gobble it all up. For real.
So starting...now, I'm going to start going through all of the saved pictures on my computer and putting them up, mostly so that I can point out to relatives "I want THIS THIS THIS AND THAT.", or so that you can do the same.
But that is that and this is this. So keep looking and I'll keep updating.
WIN!
Some joke about tumours
music
Julia Osinchuk
Gauntlet Entertainment
A lot of music is the result of the tragic death of originality, fame-moochers, Myspace hype bands and those who have sold their souls to shock tactics and pop music-- exactly why bands like the Cancer Bats ought to be appreciated due to their rarity.
"It's not like we felt that in any way we were given anything," says vocalist Liam Cormier. "We've worked really hard for this band and we've paid our dues and took the time to have this success."
Originally hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the group never imagined that they would be getting such a strong reaction from the scene in a city on the other side of the country.
"The first time that we played Calgary was probably one of the most epic times," Cormier says. "We played a hall show at a community centre. It was a record release show for a local Calgary band and it was amazing. The show was packed . . . it was the first time we played there and there was tons of kids singing along, even though our record [Birthing the Giant] had just come out. I remember just being like, 'Fuck, this show was amazing.' "
While these convention benders have certainly paid their dues, even through several lineup changes, progress has been anything but slow for them. In a short matter of time, they were back for another round on the Calgary circuit, but they had not come alone. This time they had come as an opening act for fellow Canadian band, and friends, Alexisonfire.
"We did our first tour and then we got offered our Alexis tour," Cormier recalls. "We actually had no idea that that was going to happen. We played two shows at MacEwan Hall, those were amazing. Those were some of the best shows of tour."
That experience is exactly why the boys have added a second Calgary show to their cross-Canada tour before they head off to the United Kingdom. Originally scheduled as a bar show, the second all-ages show was added after objections were voiced, courtesy of the Cancer Bats themselves.
"We got the offer to do the bar show and we were like, 'Okay cool. You know, that'll be great,' and then I was like, 'The only way that we're going to do this show is if we can do an all ages show in Calgary,' " explains Cormier. "Bar shows are cool, but everybody has to get wasted, which kind of sucks. At an all ages show, everybody's pumped to party like, right off the bat. Nobody has a chip on their shoulder. Nobody's going to be a dick. It's more just like, a real fun release and a fun show. We're super psyched to be coming out and I'm pretty sure it's going to be the best show of the tour. Those kids never let us down."
Link back to the original article online here
music
Julia Osinchuk
Gauntlet Entertainment
A lot of music is the result of the tragic death of originality, fame-moochers, Myspace hype bands and those who have sold their souls to shock tactics and pop music-- exactly why bands like the Cancer Bats ought to be appreciated due to their rarity.
"It's not like we felt that in any way we were given anything," says vocalist Liam Cormier. "We've worked really hard for this band and we've paid our dues and took the time to have this success."
Originally hailing from Toronto, Ontario, the group never imagined that they would be getting such a strong reaction from the scene in a city on the other side of the country.
"The first time that we played Calgary was probably one of the most epic times," Cormier says. "We played a hall show at a community centre. It was a record release show for a local Calgary band and it was amazing. The show was packed . . . it was the first time we played there and there was tons of kids singing along, even though our record [Birthing the Giant] had just come out. I remember just being like, 'Fuck, this show was amazing.' "
While these convention benders have certainly paid their dues, even through several lineup changes, progress has been anything but slow for them. In a short matter of time, they were back for another round on the Calgary circuit, but they had not come alone. This time they had come as an opening act for fellow Canadian band, and friends, Alexisonfire.
"We did our first tour and then we got offered our Alexis tour," Cormier recalls. "We actually had no idea that that was going to happen. We played two shows at MacEwan Hall, those were amazing. Those were some of the best shows of tour."
That experience is exactly why the boys have added a second Calgary show to their cross-Canada tour before they head off to the United Kingdom. Originally scheduled as a bar show, the second all-ages show was added after objections were voiced, courtesy of the Cancer Bats themselves.
"We got the offer to do the bar show and we were like, 'Okay cool. You know, that'll be great,' and then I was like, 'The only way that we're going to do this show is if we can do an all ages show in Calgary,' " explains Cormier. "Bar shows are cool, but everybody has to get wasted, which kind of sucks. At an all ages show, everybody's pumped to party like, right off the bat. Nobody has a chip on their shoulder. Nobody's going to be a dick. It's more just like, a real fun release and a fun show. We're super psyched to be coming out and I'm pretty sure it's going to be the best show of the tour. Those kids never let us down."
Link back to the original article online here
You've got some nerve and baby, that'll never do.
So today I'll more or less be posting like, eighteen posts, just to catch up for the past two weeks or so when I haven't posted...well...anything.
I have a big bow of smarties with me and I'm hyped up on chocolate and Madison Avenue.
Okay, ready?
Go!
90S MUSIC FTW.
I have a big bow of smarties with me and I'm hyped up on chocolate and Madison Avenue.
Okay, ready?
Go!
90S MUSIC FTW.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Nobody likes a hero.
Simplicity has died. Nexopia has changed to version two, which has slowed it down to virtually snail paced, which means I will not be on there anymore. Thats stupid.
But from this comes a bright side. Me not using nexopia (or facebook, because I hate that too) means alot more time on my hands, which I can dedicate to this here blog. Which means you can expect daily updates and whatnot. I'm also getting my laptop (even though it didn't come in today :( LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO!!!), which means I'll be uploading alot more for photos and stuff, because I've come to assume that having my own system not slowed down by my sister's 83479384723 games that she DOESEN'T EVER PLAY will mean that I will
1) be able to get all of my shit onto there.
2) be able to get all of my shit on here faster.
It also means that I can do stuff from school and work.
FTW.
Anyways, I'm mad and cold, so I'm going to jam now before my grammar gets even worse.
But from this comes a bright side. Me not using nexopia (or facebook, because I hate that too) means alot more time on my hands, which I can dedicate to this here blog. Which means you can expect daily updates and whatnot. I'm also getting my laptop (even though it didn't come in today :( LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO!!!), which means I'll be uploading alot more for photos and stuff, because I've come to assume that having my own system not slowed down by my sister's 83479384723 games that she DOESEN'T EVER PLAY will mean that I will
1) be able to get all of my shit onto there.
2) be able to get all of my shit on here faster.
It also means that I can do stuff from school and work.
FTW.
Anyways, I'm mad and cold, so I'm going to jam now before my grammar gets even worse.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Argh!
Gah. I have so much catching up I need to do with pictures and stuff, but I have no internet right now on my computer that all of my photos are stored on.
I get my laptop tommorrow I think, because they've finished building it for me, and once I get my photos all transfered onto there I'll have constant wifi because I get it for free at the U and I think I'm getting one of those stick thingers from Rogers, but I'm not sure.
Stoked!
I get my laptop tommorrow I think, because they've finished building it for me, and once I get my photos all transfered onto there I'll have constant wifi because I get it for free at the U and I think I'm getting one of those stick thingers from Rogers, but I'm not sure.
Stoked!
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