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Started By Brad Sysko Kidd and Joined by Others to bring to you some of Calgary's Music and Art industry by sharing our knowledge and experience Through Interviews with local talent, Show reviews, Band Of the Week from many genres spanning from Punk , Metal and of course Alternative. Along with other Alternative attributes this city has to offer about Art, Modelling, Tattoos and more! Artists helping artists is all we are about!
Welcome to our Look at local Calgary awesome!!

Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Intervoo with Visha Loo!! The deadly Model

Welcome to Intervoo With Visha Loo!!

The beautiful and talented Visha Loo and I sat down at very different places to
have a chat and I am only going to edit some of this! Because I think the Time it took to do this interview and the content is priceless :D

She is on everything, And has done everything! eg, Event promoter for Lube wrestling, Contortionist, Fashion Designer, Model, Artist, All a
round Alternative Goddess!



That is the calm stuff... Just wait it gets messy!!

Visha-Xxx <Previous Lube Lucha msg :) 

BSK-fuckin eh! in the mean time are you still interested in doing an interview ? 
I have been busy sorry I didn't get back to you :P

Visha -Yes yes

BSK-Gots some time today? You are very well known for your art in Calgary and all around.. 
For the readers can you explain a bit of what you do??

Visha-I do a bit of everything. Im not good at sitting or just relaxing. Hehe. For the most part I perform on stage, 
make and design latex clothes, model and I just started getting into acting. 
By day I do hair and I make youtube videos 3 times a week.

BSK-I have noticed being a Fb friend and fellow alternative art lover that you don't sit around at all as you said , 
you do WAAY more than regular shows . where did you find the time?

Visha-I'm the queen of multi tasking! I will sit in the splits while gluing latex 
and writing people back online or whatever computer stuff and listen to songs for my next shows
 and go over stuff in my head. I feel the more I do at once the better it is. 
If I only have one thing to do, I see something shinny and I'm gone. Hehe. I still sleep lots. 
Need to. You can't be a crazy person that does a million things if you're sleepy  hehe

Oh I forgot I also put on shows!  Hehe. Lube lucha is my main baby right now

BSK-Fucking awesome! And yeah our Friend Rica Shea will with ya for Lube Lucha too yeah!? 

Visha-Yes yes. She has been at all of them
I can go more into detail if need be on anything
Honestly I am sure detail on anything to do with you will be very well accepted!
i'm going to plug your youtube and model stuff anyway :P


Visha-Oh and I have my own blood line. More stuff is coming too
My youtube video are stretching, wardrobe, and my wet nightmares

BSK-Oh have watched a good potion of that to get ready for this and holy 
fuck needless to say love the black and white stripe latex you wear a lot!
When did you start modelling and or getting into contortion?

Visha-I started modelling back in 2003 because I dated photographer. He is now my husband. Feeding my vanity. Hehe
I started contortion in 2006. I saw this circus show and I ask if I could run away to the circus. 
He said yes, so I did! It was just a fun thing I did but then I fell in love with the stage. Now it's my everything

BSK-That is probably one of the most amazing stories I have ever heard!! .. You and I
have something in common;
We both like models and photography.. the crazier the better.. what would be your craziest shoot to do?

Visha-I guess hanging my friend from hooks so I can bath in his blood was the craziest for a shoot.

BSK-On the point of blood and fun; 
My favorite question to ask is what would you do in a zombie apocalypse .. 
But with you hehe would you bless us with your story in detail?

BSK-Sorry it has been a while to get this interview done, I have been super busy!

Visha-Hehe all good. Me too
I just realize I did not answer the zombie question. I feel like mine won't be good. Hehe. 
I would just fuck shit up and kill zombies.  Trap them and make a zoo maybe

BSK-Hahahaha .. Hopefully not a petting zoo.

Visha-Maybe......
They will be more zombies and I won't have to catch them hehe

BSK-Build a zombie army by drwing people in calling it a harmless Zoo , Crafty!!!

Visha-See you got it.

BSK-I had other questions but I lost my notes, Editing this has been Crazy. 

Visha-Hehe sorry

BSK-No problem it is fun as fuck lol
You are such an interesting character it's hard to know where to focus lol

Visha-Hehe I am all over the place

BSK-And so this interview post will be .. quite fitting lol
Check out Visha Loo < Here and on Youtube! Here>https://www.youtube.com/user/MissVishaLoo
Cheers!!!! -BSK




Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Local Shows and Concerts This Weekend! - Lots to look forward to for ST PADDY'S Day!!!

Ok I have been Gone for a long time and that had to do with my health issues and I am happy as fuck to let you all know that I am healthy as hell and good to get back in full swing!!

That being said I have good news! I will help you find your shows for the weekend once again!

Tonight- NITE OWL is hosting Sugar Snap indie night! more info you can check it out HERE!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

-Distortion is hosting Just Haze Enertainment, W/ Dj Distinct,DJ, Eradik and DJ Rippel. info and address HERE!

-The Ship and Anchor is holding a FREE! Show with the lineup and links HERE!!
https://riverjacks.bandcamp.com/

https://firenexttime.bandcamp.com/

https://theshillelaghs.bandcamp.com/

www.reverbnation.com/fromunderthestone

http://www.nova-scotiables.com/band-1/

http://sealegsyyc.com/


-The Gateway at Sait invites The Elwins and Go for The Eyes for ST. PADDY'S!!! More info HERE!!

-Sage Rhodes is rockin with Veto at Country line (T&C) for Paddy's day!! info Here!

-The GRAND Theatre is hosting Jameson's St.Patricks Day Live!! Info HERE!!!

-The Blind Beggar is hosting Recession Friday for Paddy's day! with
Stab.Twist.Pull (www.facebook.com/stabtwistpull/)

Thrillhouse (www.facebook.com/ThrillhouseRock/)

Junkies Rush (www.facebook.com/JunkiesRush/)

Chalklines (www.facebook.com/TheChalklines/)

More info HERE!! 



CHEEERS!!!! HAPPY ST.PATRICK'S DAY!!! HAVE FUN YOU CRAZY FUCKERS YOU!!!!!!!
BSK.


Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Interview With Kevin Towill of The Reckless Heroes,

Altcity Canada Local band showcase!

Local Calgary Thrash/ Shred Punk Band, The Reckless Heroes is my first Band interview of 2016 ! ..

BSK-How goes it guys? Give us a quick who's who of the band?


Kevin-Hey Brad! We've got Chris Saunders (guitar), Nolan Semenoff (Drums), Kevin Towill (Vocals/Guitar) and Danny Daigle (vocals/bass)

BSK-I know that I have known about you guys for some time but in your own words how would you describe your band to the readers?

Kevin-The Reckless Heroes are a Calgary-based band that combines elements of punk, metal, and rock to create their own sound

BSK-are there any main influences you guys have? Some of your tracks to me have a sound I love! like Buried alive and Bad Guy. (From the new album available on Bandcamphttp:/m/sheroes.bandcamp./therecklesco ) jus sayin ;)

Kevin-We all have a lot of different influences between us but a couple of bands that we all agree on are Cancer Bats and Rise Against

BSK-The new album " Losing Faith in everything" just came out not long ago! I have it in my ear right now! .. How much fun was that to record? You did that at Red Tree studios yeah?

Kevin-Yes, we recorded the album at Red Tree Studios which I believe is not around any more. The recording process itself was lots of fun and a really great experience for all of us. However, in the post-production stages we ran into some issues.

BSK-That really can be problematic, although the record came out awesome in the end! Best shred punk album I have heard in a while!!

You guys went on tour a  while back , What were your favourite moments on tour as a band?

Kevin-Since we recorded this album, we've been on a Cross-Canada tour, a week-long tour out to Vancouver Island, along with some weekend stints in BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Touring is one of my favorite things about playing in a band. You get to meet so many different people who are usually like-minded to us being in the music scene and all.

BSK-Hopefully you guys get back out on the road then!

Now to my favourite question but a bit tweaked .. If you and your band were on tour through the prairies and found out there was a zombie apocalypse stuck in a small town, what would you do? haha


Kevin-Sacrifice the bass player to the zombies and then try to make our escape during their feast.

BSK-LMAO right on .. not the answer I thought would come but that's fine .. almost last question I have for you guys is do you have any local shows coming up to tell us about?

Kevin-Yes! We'll be holding our official CD Release Party for "Losing Faith in Everything" on Thursday April 21 @ Broken City. Following that, we'll be doing some Western Canada touring through the spring and into the summer. Show can be found here <<<<

BSK-Fuuuckk yeaahh! .. I will be at the release if anyone wants to come and join in!! ..

One last question before we are done here .. Who came up with the shirt and tie thing? It's rad but I
'm curious! haha


Kevin-Haha, the shirt and tie thing was originally conceived by our lead guitarist, Chris, and our first drummer, AJ. When we started playing shows they wanted us to visually stand out. So we began dressing in ties, dress shirts, and jeans and eventually started wearing bullet belts as well and just kind of made it our own thing.

BSK-That is fuckin great! It works!! .. Thanks for Chatting with me!!
Cheers!!

Kevin-Thank you!!

Monday, 22 February 2016

Waaaay Overdue post! News and events!!

Dear readers!

   I have been massively busy not being able to do what I love the most in life whilst here in the hospital, one should be obvious and the other is going to local shows!!! I have missed out on waaay too much! I have missed interviews and album reviews... Sorry guys and gals , but I do have a bunch of news for you other than random shit about me!!

-Septembryo Comic launch is in full swing until March 4th, You can help them and get some merch plus the comic itself at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/septembryo-graphic-novel !!! There is a vid on there to check out of the band!!

-Chris from Shark Infested Daughters and I just had a lil Chat tonight and they are telling me about a show on April 19th with Make Them Suffer!!! The Gateway pub at SAIT!
I highly suggest making this show !!
C,O Aaron Hamilton
Shark Infested Daughters live!!

-The Ativans are going to be rocking out with The Old wives and Fake Werewolves at the Ship and Anchor  This Wednesday !!! info Here

-The Calgary Final for Wacken Metal Battle is At Distortion Friday at 8pm .. This will be killer as hell and you can get the address and other info - HERE!

I will have more for you closer to the weekend! 

BSK!! CHEERS!

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Monday, 11 January 2016

Welcome to 2016!!! We are back!!

I would love to welcome you back to AlTCiTY Calgary!! .. BSK here And I would also love to announce we have one hell of a year ... Although I have to go back and recap last year first ... Last year including the holidays I was stuck being stressed out and unable to go to shows or speak to band members like I normally do.. I am sure that I'm not the only one feeling the pain of the Calgary recession and holiday broke blues :p ..  All in all I have been writing songs and making a new website for a different type of alternative arts. That is why I have been absent, I will be back very soon with interviews with models, New bands to show you and info on new venues all this week :D