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
A View On Calgary's Side of Alternative Arts and Music. From one perspective.
Monday, 11 January 2016
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Interview with Chris Thoresen vocalist for Shark Infested Daughters!
My online interview with the lead singer of Shark Infested Daughters - Chris Thoresen!!
BSK-You down to start? I have Tidebringer in my ear and have some questions!
Chris -Shoot!
BSK- Alright let's get on it! Altcity Calgary invites Chris from Shark Infested Daughters for an interview after they killed it at Dickens with Every Hour Kills , All Else Fails and Archon Prophesy this past Saturday!! .. Thanks for having a chat with me !!
You know I have been a fan of yours for some time now and you guys just keep getting better in my eyes! .. The band is getting tighter and the sound is getting more solid since time I first met you all.. And I love it! .. But how did you all meet and get this great sound together?
Chris- That's an interesting question. We all met through various channels and through the scene. I guess it originated when Dan Mccormick (Guitarist) left an ex endevour in 2010. I was living with Dustin Wolfe (Bassist) at the time and we were playing around with recordings and decided to ask Dan and Evan Bootle (Ex-Bassist) to try and start something. From there it was 9 grueling months of jamming without a drummer until Dustin left SID to pursue other musical avenues. I stumbled upon Yannick Mathieu (Drummer) at a restaurant we worked at, and pretty much forced him to be our drummer. After the departure of Dustin we found Oliver Carter-Wells (Guitarist) through mutual friends to fill the second guitar position, and continued to write and rehearse. At that point in time I was dating Erika Leah (Synth) and she would come lay down some synth here and there for fun, until we ultimately asked her to join SID. Our sound has changed wildly since our debut EP in 2012, since (through painful trial and error) we've finally found our niche. We wanted to challenge ourselves more. In 2014 we met Producers Rob Kukla and Sacha Laskow, who worked on the single "Attack on Trost" and we decided this was where we needed to be. Heavy music with challenging instrumentals, and vocals that invoke a feeling. Our mission statement since we formed was: To write music with substance.
I should probably mention we parted ways with Evan Bootle late 2014. And Dustin Wolfe rejoined as our bassist
BSK- Well you fulfilled your mission! . It is always hard to lose members but it is always for the greater good in most cases when you are working hard! .. What would be your standpoint on the way venues and shows are run in Calgary and the difference it can be changing members and connections?
Chris- Venues and shows in Calgary are hit and miss. We need a new all ages venue. I think since the New Black shut down its been harder and harder to get kids interested in supporting local bands, or even giving them the opportunity to play shows. We've always been pretty DIY with shows and we rarely work with promoters. The show is a direct reflection of how hard you work for it. Calgary has some great venues to play, that are only a phone call away to book. It seems a growing trend is lazy bands who won't take matters into their own hands. Go out and print posters to your show. Put them up, hand them out, do some leg work. Don't think for a second just because you're booked on a Saturday the venue will fill itself.
BSK- I Wholeheartedly agree! . I couldn't count how many times I have had to deal with that even as a promoter it needs to be a group deal with everyone's full attention.
Chris- Member changes is always tough. To find someone willing to dedicate themselves to learning your material without any prior context or writing influence is tough. After Bootle's departure we had a couple of people come and go until we asked Dustin to fill in for our tour. We gave him 3 weeks notice and he absolutely blew us away on tour. I don't think we'll be looking back any time soon.
BSK- Knowing that we will have more venues is the future , We will have all we need.. For venues but promoters will be needed , Not all promoters ask for anything wink emoticon ..... You know as well as I do you cannot trust everyone and that brings me to my last questions .. first off .. Tell us about this last Saturday!!!
Chris- Saturday was the Every Hour Kills CD release party featuring: Every Hour Kills, All Else Fails, The Archon Prophecy and SID.
We were beyond excited for this show. I met Sacha in 2014 when they asked me to do a guest spot on their single "Chosen". We absolutely love the stuff EHK puts out and since we spend alot of time with Sacha working on the new SID stuff, it was only natural that we combine forces.
BSK- I had a killer time at the show And I know everyone else did too!! .. But you you know I have one last question for ya right?
Chris- Awesome man! I'm glad you came to support.Lay it on me
BSK- Always if I can!
BSK- What would you do in a zombie apocalypse??
Chris- Depends what kind of zombies I guess. I would obviously follow the zombie survival guide and get myself situated if we're talking slow decrepit dead dudes trying to eat brains. If the zombies can run I'd shoot myself in the face as soon as possible.
BSK- Not a bad response .. I Think you would be fine though!
Thanks for chatting with me!!
Chris- Thanks again man!
You can find tracks from S.I.D HERE>https://sharkinfesteddaughters.bandcamp.com/
Cheers! -BSK
BSK-You down to start? I have Tidebringer in my ear and have some questions!
Chris -Shoot!
BSK- Alright let's get on it! Altcity Calgary invites Chris from Shark Infested Daughters for an interview after they killed it at Dickens with Every Hour Kills , All Else Fails and Archon Prophesy this past Saturday!! .. Thanks for having a chat with me !!
You know I have been a fan of yours for some time now and you guys just keep getting better in my eyes! .. The band is getting tighter and the sound is getting more solid since time I first met you all.. And I love it! .. But how did you all meet and get this great sound together?
Chris- That's an interesting question. We all met through various channels and through the scene. I guess it originated when Dan Mccormick (Guitarist) left an ex endevour in 2010. I was living with Dustin Wolfe (Bassist) at the time and we were playing around with recordings and decided to ask Dan and Evan Bootle (Ex-Bassist) to try and start something. From there it was 9 grueling months of jamming without a drummer until Dustin left SID to pursue other musical avenues. I stumbled upon Yannick Mathieu (Drummer) at a restaurant we worked at, and pretty much forced him to be our drummer. After the departure of Dustin we found Oliver Carter-Wells (Guitarist) through mutual friends to fill the second guitar position, and continued to write and rehearse. At that point in time I was dating Erika Leah (Synth) and she would come lay down some synth here and there for fun, until we ultimately asked her to join SID. Our sound has changed wildly since our debut EP in 2012, since (through painful trial and error) we've finally found our niche. We wanted to challenge ourselves more. In 2014 we met Producers Rob Kukla and Sacha Laskow, who worked on the single "Attack on Trost" and we decided this was where we needed to be. Heavy music with challenging instrumentals, and vocals that invoke a feeling. Our mission statement since we formed was: To write music with substance.
I should probably mention we parted ways with Evan Bootle late 2014. And Dustin Wolfe rejoined as our bassist
BSK- Well you fulfilled your mission! . It is always hard to lose members but it is always for the greater good in most cases when you are working hard! .. What would be your standpoint on the way venues and shows are run in Calgary and the difference it can be changing members and connections?
Chris- Venues and shows in Calgary are hit and miss. We need a new all ages venue. I think since the New Black shut down its been harder and harder to get kids interested in supporting local bands, or even giving them the opportunity to play shows. We've always been pretty DIY with shows and we rarely work with promoters. The show is a direct reflection of how hard you work for it. Calgary has some great venues to play, that are only a phone call away to book. It seems a growing trend is lazy bands who won't take matters into their own hands. Go out and print posters to your show. Put them up, hand them out, do some leg work. Don't think for a second just because you're booked on a Saturday the venue will fill itself.
BSK- I Wholeheartedly agree! . I couldn't count how many times I have had to deal with that even as a promoter it needs to be a group deal with everyone's full attention.
Chris- Member changes is always tough. To find someone willing to dedicate themselves to learning your material without any prior context or writing influence is tough. After Bootle's departure we had a couple of people come and go until we asked Dustin to fill in for our tour. We gave him 3 weeks notice and he absolutely blew us away on tour. I don't think we'll be looking back any time soon.
BSK- Knowing that we will have more venues is the future , We will have all we need.. For venues but promoters will be needed , Not all promoters ask for anything wink emoticon ..... You know as well as I do you cannot trust everyone and that brings me to my last questions .. first off .. Tell us about this last Saturday!!!
Chris- Saturday was the Every Hour Kills CD release party featuring: Every Hour Kills, All Else Fails, The Archon Prophecy and SID.
We were beyond excited for this show. I met Sacha in 2014 when they asked me to do a guest spot on their single "Chosen". We absolutely love the stuff EHK puts out and since we spend alot of time with Sacha working on the new SID stuff, it was only natural that we combine forces.
BSK- I had a killer time at the show And I know everyone else did too!! .. But you you know I have one last question for ya right?
Chris- Awesome man! I'm glad you came to support.Lay it on me
BSK- Always if I can!
BSK- What would you do in a zombie apocalypse??
Chris- Depends what kind of zombies I guess. I would obviously follow the zombie survival guide and get myself situated if we're talking slow decrepit dead dudes trying to eat brains. If the zombies can run I'd shoot myself in the face as soon as possible.
BSK- Not a bad response .. I Think you would be fine though!
Thanks for chatting with me!!
Chris- Thanks again man!
You can find tracks from S.I.D HERE>https://sharkinfesteddaughters.bandcamp.com/
Cheers! -BSKThursday, 20 August 2015
Throwback Thursday - Dead Venues
This is a tough subject for many people invested in the Calgary music and arts industry .. The dead Venue .. Although when we look back at the places we loved for live music we may or may not have heavy hearts but probably fond memories!
The Back Alley,
Never really supported local music and should have fucked off a long time ago.
The New Black Centre for Arts and Music.
A wonderful place that nobody over 18 wanted to go to and was run down and suffocated by poor promoters.. well one in particular.
Shooters Bar and Grill.
I used to love the place even though it fell hard due to idiocy in ownership after the original owners sold it to the wrong people and over time it became something it should never have become.
The Area.
The community centre that should have been more than it was .. Although being a great place to be it was just not advertised enough or capable of bringing in revenue to keep it open.
The Distillery 1, 2
We all loved The many styles of music that The D brought to us over and over and it will never truly die . Distortion carries the D name on and I highly doubt the D will ever die!
And For one that will suck for many .. Republik is shutting it's doors for good as well ..They have hosted tons of local and international shows over the years and it is sad to see them go! there is more info here on that sad subject.
The places we love and want to hold onto are important to our industry so get out and support before they end up the way of these places!
Cheers! -BSK
The Back Alley,
Never really supported local music and should have fucked off a long time ago.
The New Black Centre for Arts and Music.
A wonderful place that nobody over 18 wanted to go to and was run down and suffocated by poor promoters.. well one in particular.
Shooters Bar and Grill.
I used to love the place even though it fell hard due to idiocy in ownership after the original owners sold it to the wrong people and over time it became something it should never have become.
The Area.
The community centre that should have been more than it was .. Although being a great place to be it was just not advertised enough or capable of bringing in revenue to keep it open.
The Distillery 1, 2
We all loved The many styles of music that The D brought to us over and over and it will never truly die . Distortion carries the D name on and I highly doubt the D will ever die!
And For one that will suck for many .. Republik is shutting it's doors for good as well ..They have hosted tons of local and international shows over the years and it is sad to see them go! there is more info here on that sad subject.
The places we love and want to hold onto are important to our industry so get out and support before they end up the way of these places!
Cheers! -BSK
Tuesday, 4 August 2015
The Goings on in Calgary This week!
I have been quite distant when it comes to posting on my blog and I really hope I can get back into it this week! So here are some things you can into!
Thursday!!
The Calgary Beer Core is hosting it's 11th year anniversary at Distortion! With many locals and out of towners .. This will be one hell of a night!!! info HERE
Locals Negative Earth is playing with the one and only Econaline Crush @ Morgans Pub! info HERE
Dickens pub is hosting TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS with Eye of Horus , Perception of Pain, His Last Words and PENITENTZ.. more info HERE
Friday!!
Day 2 of The Beer Core pops off at Distortion with some amazing local bands !!! check out the lineup HERE
MAGESTY is back! They will be playing The Blind Beggar with some friends.. info HERE
Saturday!!
The wicked band THE ATIVANS has an album release with a bunch of friends at NITE OWL .. More info HERE
Thrashadactyl is rocking Lord Nelsons with Krepitus and my old friends of Maimed Wolf!!!
more info HERE
Dickens Pub is hosting Critical Hit 2 .. Geeks, Gamers and Alt lovers rejoice as there will be everything you need at this show!!!! more info HERE
Grandola will be sharing their album release with Broadway Bullies and guests Dusty Tucker and Th Northern Coast @ Nite Owl. Info HERE
Get out and support local music and venues!!!! Cheers all!!!! -- I is great to be back and I will get back on the old train and will see some of you this weekend!!! -BSK
Thursday!!
The Calgary Beer Core is hosting it's 11th year anniversary at Distortion! With many locals and out of towners .. This will be one hell of a night!!! info HERE
Locals Negative Earth is playing with the one and only Econaline Crush @ Morgans Pub! info HERE
Dickens pub is hosting TRAIN BIGGER MONKEYS with Eye of Horus , Perception of Pain, His Last Words and PENITENTZ.. more info HERE
Friday!!
Day 2 of The Beer Core pops off at Distortion with some amazing local bands !!! check out the lineup HERE
MAGESTY is back! They will be playing The Blind Beggar with some friends.. info HERE
Saturday!!
The wicked band THE ATIVANS has an album release with a bunch of friends at NITE OWL .. More info HERE
Thrashadactyl is rocking Lord Nelsons with Krepitus and my old friends of Maimed Wolf!!!
more info HERE
Dickens Pub is hosting Critical Hit 2 .. Geeks, Gamers and Alt lovers rejoice as there will be everything you need at this show!!!! more info HERE
Grandola will be sharing their album release with Broadway Bullies and guests Dusty Tucker and Th Northern Coast @ Nite Owl. Info HERE
Get out and support local music and venues!!!! Cheers all!!!! -- I is great to be back and I will get back on the old train and will see some of you this weekend!!! -BSK
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Tonight will not be a TBT but It does feel like too long since I saw DETHGOD.
Tonight at the new Distortion venue (which is fucking great btw) there will be some serious band touring through from TO both VESPERIA and OUT OF THE RUINS alongside AB bout DETHGOD!!! All info to the show can be found HERE
Enjoy the show! I know it will be killer! Cheers! BSK
Enjoy the show! I know it will be killer! Cheers! BSK
Thursday, 9 July 2015
Throwback Thursday - Multi-pick- Bands I used to love and always will.
THROWBACK THURSDAY -MULTI PICK
Jane Vain and the Dark Matter - 7+ years ago was the last time I heard of this awesome indie alternative band and have heard nothing since and that is disappointing but I do frequent their music to catch up in hopes they come back. This video is from back in 2008ish.
Jane Vain and the Dark Matter - 7+ years ago was the last time I heard of this awesome indie alternative band and have heard nothing since and that is disappointing but I do frequent their music to catch up in hopes they come back. This video is from back in 2008ish.
Sharks Aren't Scavengers .. They have not been gone long but I still miss their music now and again. local postrockers with a TOOLesc sound and a mad passion for music that is wonderful to draw to , jus sayin. check out their grooves here.
I am glad to say that Million Dollar Fix is still around so I thought i would give them honourable mention because I have not seen them live nor any of them in person for quite some time.. sorry dudes! I hope to hear from you!
NEW FIGHT SCENE is a local Screamo band that I have not heard from in quite some time but come back to every once and a while because they are right up there with alexisonfire but local! This a video proving my point from 2010.
That is all for now folks! I will have more next week! I will be posting This weekends shows tomorrow! .. Cheers! -BSK
Monday, 6 July 2015
Back from Hiatus!!
I am Back from hiatus!!
I have had not much to say for a while and have been busy but I am back in full force .. There are many things to say now and not much of it is great because I have seen a decline in the music and arts industry while I was Away but now I have noticed a change here and there for the positive and had to come back to writing about it!
The local boys ALKATINE are playing with THE TREWS and AltCitY interviewee Matt Blais! This coming Friday at Flames Central!!
We have finally new blood back in C town with Straight to Jetpacks , And I adore their Blind Beggar video link here .
CowPuncher and Puttin on the foil are some amazing motherfuckers from Calgary and have been standpoints in this industry and they are playing with Greystone Gardens this Thursday at Distortion ( the new version on the best minds in venue management and creation Here's to a few!!!)
I know that the stampede is a strange week for local shows but you should head out to these shows! I might see you there !
I gotta get back into my groove and find some help but AlTCiTY in back in motion!!!
Have fun!! Cheers!!!!
BSK
I have had not much to say for a while and have been busy but I am back in full force .. There are many things to say now and not much of it is great because I have seen a decline in the music and arts industry while I was Away but now I have noticed a change here and there for the positive and had to come back to writing about it!
The local boys ALKATINE are playing with THE TREWS and AltCitY interviewee Matt Blais! This coming Friday at Flames Central!!
We have finally new blood back in C town with Straight to Jetpacks , And I adore their Blind Beggar video link here .
CowPuncher and Puttin on the foil are some amazing motherfuckers from Calgary and have been standpoints in this industry and they are playing with Greystone Gardens this Thursday at Distortion ( the new version on the best minds in venue management and creation Here's to a few!!!)
I know that the stampede is a strange week for local shows but you should head out to these shows! I might see you there !
I gotta get back into my groove and find some help but AlTCiTY in back in motion!!!
Have fun!! Cheers!!!!
BSK
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Interview with the beautiful Belly dancer / Burlesque dancer RICA SHAE!!
My interview with my friend and the girl who will stare at me with the eyes of a serial killer the wonderful Rica Shea
AltCity as our Super Hero/Villain personalities;
As reported by Cisko Kid .. The sidekick of Rica shae!
Rica -LMAO
Omg. Are you going to wear thongs?
BSK-I will wear my thongs but not a thong lol
Rica -Well that's just no fun.
BSK- We can play pretend and have fun with it .. pretend that I am wearing a black
with burgundy thong That has Your logo in an uproarious Place on my body lmao
Rica -LOL that sounds like lots of fun
BSK-So what is you super hero name Rica Shea ? oops I think I may have fucked that up
Rica-Uhhh...
I just always went with Rica Shae.
I'm boring like that.
BSK-I know how boring you are not! You summoned my to be your sidekick with a stare and a couple types on a keyboard ..
you have massive mind manipulation powers how did you get them?
Rica-I was born by it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a woman,
by then to me it was only blinding.
BSK-Did you sense as a child that you would become the belly dancing force that you are today? The force that I follow?
Rica-LMAO!
Nope. But I knew from even then that I wasn't going to live a less than ordinary life.
BSK-Who as a superhero would you find as our biggest foe?
Rica-That's a really good one.
BSK-From your childhood knowing you knew you had something to achieve?
Rica -Biggest foe would be big corporations
Not a huge fan of corruption and greed.
And yes I knew I would achieve many things.
I just didn't think I'd be broke doing it. Lol
BSK-You and me both!
with your magic dancing that takes over the minds of others what would you like to hear from people?
That they were mesmerized. That they thought the movements were fluid.
(Magic dancing? LOL)
BSK-I thought that was one of your powers because it worked on me .. you have me wearing spandex!
Latex is too expensive
Rica-I couldn't convince you to get into a lacey pair, though.
BSK-I'm going to have to work on that.
We'll See lmao
Rica-Thong or boycut?
BSK-What is boycut?
Rica-Like booty shorts.
BSK-Naw I would rather the halfthong lol
Rica-Ok. Burgundy lacey half thong it is.
BSK-K can we get back to the interview? Btw yeah I am down for that! haha
LOL!
Rica-Sorry
Last question .. My favourite question .. But seeing as we are super heroes / Villains ..
What would we do in a zombie apocalypse ??
Ooooooo
Rica- Save the people we want to keep
BSK-Like who?
Rica-People who are not assholes, greedy or corrupt.
People who actually tried to make a difference
Round up supplies. Start from scratch.
BSK-Agreed! .. I will be at your side at the end! Because I am loyal to my leader! ..
Cheers Rica Shea For being awesome and rolling with this interview!
Rica-No worries! That was fun!
BSK- I can be fun sometimes lol .. I had a kickass time chatting with you!
Rica-LOL! Woooo hoooo
Rica Shae has a modelling page you can check out here!!
Cheers! Thanks for reading!
Thursday, 9 April 2015
This weekends shows!!
This weekends shows!
Here are some of the local shows coming up this weekend!
Tonight!
The really cool Telus Spark Center has their Adults only event!! So get drunk and get your science on! info here
The Nite Owl is having Industrial Cryptic Destruction w/ Technotron , Negative Earth , PHOTOPHORE and DJ El Chameleon. Info here
For the ladies ;) .. An all Male Entertainment night will be at Boudoir Rouge and Ladies get in FREE!
info here
Tomorrow!!
Grey Eagle Casino is hosting the Body, Soul and Spirit EXPO ! info here
8 bands are coming together with some special guests at the Blind Beggar for BILLAPALOOZA! the second round! info here
Th Nite Owl has SKYMIR w/ The Colors Don't Run, Eye Of Horus , Plague Bringer and Ruthless ! info here
Annihilatrix Promotions will be putting a mark on VERNS with Ye Goat Herd Gods , Intertum, The Avulsion and Means to an End! .. Info here
Sage Rhodes Will be playing with VETO and Follow the Rabbit at Overtime Sports bar. Info here
Saturday!!
HANG THE DJ is having their 5th year anniversary at DICKENS pub ! info here
I will be attending this one > Calgary Kinky Flea Market! Forest Heights community center.
info here it is early in the day between 11 and 5ish so get there in good time!
The Blind Beggar is hosting The Grounds w/ White Chocolate Thunder and Vangohst
Info here
Putti'n On The Foil has a CD Release party at The Nite Owl w/ Lucid Scream, Kingdom Of Few and The Electric Revival! Info here
And one that really hits home for this guy! SUICIDE GIRLS BLACKHEART BURLESQUE!!
The ladies will be at Flames Central with some amazing tribute sets!
Info here!!
Here are some of the local shows coming up this weekend!
Tonight!
The really cool Telus Spark Center has their Adults only event!! So get drunk and get your science on! info here
The Nite Owl is having Industrial Cryptic Destruction w/ Technotron , Negative Earth , PHOTOPHORE and DJ El Chameleon. Info here
For the ladies ;) .. An all Male Entertainment night will be at Boudoir Rouge and Ladies get in FREE!
info here
Tomorrow!!
Grey Eagle Casino is hosting the Body, Soul and Spirit EXPO ! info here
8 bands are coming together with some special guests at the Blind Beggar for BILLAPALOOZA! the second round! info here
Th Nite Owl has SKYMIR w/ The Colors Don't Run, Eye Of Horus , Plague Bringer and Ruthless ! info here
Annihilatrix Promotions will be putting a mark on VERNS with Ye Goat Herd Gods , Intertum, The Avulsion and Means to an End! .. Info here
Sage Rhodes Will be playing with VETO and Follow the Rabbit at Overtime Sports bar. Info here
Saturday!!
HANG THE DJ is having their 5th year anniversary at DICKENS pub ! info here
I will be attending this one > Calgary Kinky Flea Market! Forest Heights community center.
info here it is early in the day between 11 and 5ish so get there in good time!
The Blind Beggar is hosting The Grounds w/ White Chocolate Thunder and Vangohst
Info here
Putti'n On The Foil has a CD Release party at The Nite Owl w/ Lucid Scream, Kingdom Of Few and The Electric Revival! Info here
And one that really hits home for this guy! SUICIDE GIRLS BLACKHEART BURLESQUE!!
The ladies will be at Flames Central with some amazing tribute sets!
Info here!!
Cheers all! Get out this weekend! I hope to see you out there!!
-BSK
Thursday, 2 April 2015
New developments in the world of AltCitY Calgary./ This Weekend's shows!
Hey ya'll !! sorry it has been soo long but I am back and still kicking, have been quite busy with home life as I am sure most of you have too! And in this time away I have come to a couple conclusions after re-evaluating my involvement in the Calgary music and arts industry .. I have gone astray with using this blog to promote shows. This is a free space for people to follow the people involved in the industries and maybe a laugh here and there. So I will not be doing shows under this name any more but I will have some shows under another name down the road. Thanks for your patience! :D
So back to they way I used to do things :D
This weekend's Shows
Tonight!
The Gateway is hosting x92.9's Xposure show with Highkicks and THE MOHRS
info here
Chron Goblin will be with Cowpuncher and The Suppliers at Republik
info here
Tomorrow!
The Calgary MetalFest kicks it off for the wonderful Nancy Barnes Birthday W/ THE PRESS GANG, OH SHIT, EVERY HOUR KILLS, BLACK PESTILENCE and BLOATED PIG.
info here
NiteOwl Is hosting The Fuzz Kings, THE MOHRS, Cripple Creek Fairies and Forbidden Dimention. Info here
Saturday!
Follow The Rabbit will be with Janavive , Kill Your Radio and Adam Smith! At VERNS
info here
Lovecraft Calgary is hosting Dueling Easels Art collaboration with ARTBYKIRI and SANDY HOGAN. info here
Dickens pub is hosting MAMMOTH GROVE with Brotha Prussia, FLOWSHINE and Dead Empire! info here
I hope to run into you this weekend! Support live music and art!! CHEERS!!! -BSK
So back to they way I used to do things :D
This weekend's Shows
Tonight!
The Gateway is hosting x92.9's Xposure show with Highkicks and THE MOHRS
info here
Chron Goblin will be with Cowpuncher and The Suppliers at Republik
info here
Tomorrow!
The Calgary MetalFest kicks it off for the wonderful Nancy Barnes Birthday W/ THE PRESS GANG, OH SHIT, EVERY HOUR KILLS, BLACK PESTILENCE and BLOATED PIG.
info here
NiteOwl Is hosting The Fuzz Kings, THE MOHRS, Cripple Creek Fairies and Forbidden Dimention. Info here
Saturday!
Follow The Rabbit will be with Janavive , Kill Your Radio and Adam Smith! At VERNS
info here
Lovecraft Calgary is hosting Dueling Easels Art collaboration with ARTBYKIRI and SANDY HOGAN. info here
Dickens pub is hosting MAMMOTH GROVE with Brotha Prussia, FLOWSHINE and Dead Empire! info here
I hope to run into you this weekend! Support live music and art!! CHEERS!!! -BSK
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Evil Leprechaun Hunt! And all it's wonders!
Happy Pre-St Patricks day!!
This coming Saturday at 9 pm we start the festivities of the Evil leprechaun hunt! .. I know that it is days before St, Pattys day but we gotta catch the little tricky fucker days ahead of time so we can torture him into telling us where this pot of gold is!!
The Great Vandedy Vaudeville SideShow And Altcity came together to create what is going to be the best and last Altcity live show .. With musical awesomeness from, DIE, Maimed Wolf, Soundskraper, Inhail and BurningLight. Alongside the musical maddness we have the beautiful Rica Shea , The crazy Nasty Nielson with sidekick Raven, Plus we have vendors coming and one sexy as hell one! Di Designs will be slangin sexy stuff for the ladies!!
Set list-
9- doors
9-910- intro
910-955- DIE
955-1005- Rica Shae
1005-1050- Soundskraper
1050-11- Arduinna
11-1145- Maimed Wolf
1145-1155- Tyson
1155-1205- Rica Shae
1205-1215- Great Vandedy and Onyx Obscene
1215-1- Burning Light
1-145- Inhail
You are expected to wear green! or one of the vaudeville guys and gals might just pull you aside for more than just a pinch!
We would love to see you smiling and then later drunken faces down at Lord Nelsons pub Event here! https://www.facebook.com/events/723109087785150/
Too much to handle? well than we might hunt you too! ;) .. Cheers all and hope to see you all down there! ..
This coming Saturday at 9 pm we start the festivities of the Evil leprechaun hunt! .. I know that it is days before St, Pattys day but we gotta catch the little tricky fucker days ahead of time so we can torture him into telling us where this pot of gold is!!
The Great Vandedy Vaudeville SideShow And Altcity came together to create what is going to be the best and last Altcity live show .. With musical awesomeness from, DIE, Maimed Wolf, Soundskraper, Inhail and BurningLight. Alongside the musical maddness we have the beautiful Rica Shea , The crazy Nasty Nielson with sidekick Raven, Plus we have vendors coming and one sexy as hell one! Di Designs will be slangin sexy stuff for the ladies!!
Set list-
9- doors
9-910- intro
910-955- DIE
955-1005- Rica Shae
1005-1050- Soundskraper
1050-11- Arduinna
11-1145- Maimed Wolf
1145-1155- Tyson
1155-1205- Rica Shae
1205-1215- Great Vandedy and Onyx Obscene
1215-1- Burning Light
1-145- Inhail
You are expected to wear green! or one of the vaudeville guys and gals might just pull you aside for more than just a pinch!
We would love to see you smiling and then later drunken faces down at Lord Nelsons pub Event here! https://www.facebook.com/events/723109087785150/
Too much to handle? well than we might hunt you too! ;) .. Cheers all and hope to see you all down there! ..
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Interview with Trev Kill of Negative Earth !!!
Trev Kill and I had a chat and here it is!
Trev -Disco. I await the questions.
BSK-First question, Just for the readers who may or may not know your band or your music can you tell us how you started and what was your influence?
Trev- I started playing music in my teens. After I quit as the drummer for a rap core band when I was 21, I began playing guitar again in various projects. Once I realized that my vision was derailed by writing within a band, I started working on my own creations. My good friend/producer Myron Wegner offered to produce my solo album. I moved to Calgary at the age of 26 and started to learn the whole writing/producing process from a professional sound engineer/producer. He dedicated a great deal of time for me and made sure to compete it in its highest quality.
Once the songs were written and tracked, I chose a name for the project, built the website and social media underground. When it was ready to surface, I began putting a band together and started to book live shows.
My influences have changed over the years, but the bands that made an impact on me while writing my debut album Antithesis, are as follows. Tool, Meshuggah, Stabbing Westward, NIN, Korn, Opeth and American Head Charge.
BSK-Your influences come out strong in your music and with your own touch it seems to bring back sounds we have not heard in a while! .. being a possible influence on people looking to be involved in the same industry, what would you say to those who would like to start something of their own?
Trev- I strongly suggest networking. Always networking. If you can produce your own music and maintain a professional sound quality, you have a great start. But it is always important to have another person you trust to assist with producing your sound. You need that fresh set of ears to tell you something doesn't work or that part can be better or stronger.
Listen and flood your mind with bands that resonate with you. Whether you will write in the same genre or not. You always need influence and inspiration. And embrace your influences. Because when you are trying to explain your sound to someone who inquires about your art, it will be a direct way to guide them into taking a listen. Basically just that and to not give up. Without a band backing you up, it sometimes can drain you of your motivation. You need to stay dedicated and discipline yourself to complete it.
BSK- How long did it take to record the last time because I heard the quality and it was amazing!
Trev- How long did the whole album take?
BSK- yeah, that and the writing process? It sounds like it took a while!
Trev- The album was started and completed in 5 years. Including mixing, mastering, artwork and pressing. That being said, the songs weren't written. There were just a couple fragments for Gloomy Sunday and Slither. I spent most of my time learning. I was introduced to new software and new (proper) ways to track your ideas. Haha.
Once I would have a main idea I would mix it down and take it to Myron's studio to tear it apart, polish and alter. We weren't in a rush, and we had fun and created a stronger bond.
BSK- That is awesome! .. You have one hell of a show coming up and I will just let you tell the readers about it
Trev- Indeed we do. We are honored to have secured an opening slot for the legendary Green Jellÿ. They are on tour with Vancouver band Nim Vind. Both great acts and pretty cool guys. The show takes place on April 14th 2015 live @ the Republik. Doors at 7pm. It's going to be insane playing the same show together and then get to take in the wild performances after we finish.
To keep up on news about the show people can find us on Facebook or go directly to our website
www.negative-earth.com
BSK- My final question .. The one people want hear .. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse ?
Trev- If they are old school zombies - Lock and load.
New bath salt super zombies - Bang a lethal dose of heroin and return to my home planet.
BSK- The fun questions
Trev - Haha love those ones
BSK-I think we are on the same level here .. all but the heroin part lol .. Do you have anything else to say to th readers?
Trev- I think that's it, man. I would rather leave people hungry for more than stuff them with seconds.
Thank you for doing this!
BSK- No problem man! .! Cheers!
Trev -Disco. I await the questions.
BSK-First question, Just for the readers who may or may not know your band or your music can you tell us how you started and what was your influence?
Trev- I started playing music in my teens. After I quit as the drummer for a rap core band when I was 21, I began playing guitar again in various projects. Once I realized that my vision was derailed by writing within a band, I started working on my own creations. My good friend/producer Myron Wegner offered to produce my solo album. I moved to Calgary at the age of 26 and started to learn the whole writing/producing process from a professional sound engineer/producer. He dedicated a great deal of time for me and made sure to compete it in its highest quality.
Once the songs were written and tracked, I chose a name for the project, built the website and social media underground. When it was ready to surface, I began putting a band together and started to book live shows.
My influences have changed over the years, but the bands that made an impact on me while writing my debut album Antithesis, are as follows. Tool, Meshuggah, Stabbing Westward, NIN, Korn, Opeth and American Head Charge.
BSK-Your influences come out strong in your music and with your own touch it seems to bring back sounds we have not heard in a while! .. being a possible influence on people looking to be involved in the same industry, what would you say to those who would like to start something of their own?
Trev- I strongly suggest networking. Always networking. If you can produce your own music and maintain a professional sound quality, you have a great start. But it is always important to have another person you trust to assist with producing your sound. You need that fresh set of ears to tell you something doesn't work or that part can be better or stronger.
Listen and flood your mind with bands that resonate with you. Whether you will write in the same genre or not. You always need influence and inspiration. And embrace your influences. Because when you are trying to explain your sound to someone who inquires about your art, it will be a direct way to guide them into taking a listen. Basically just that and to not give up. Without a band backing you up, it sometimes can drain you of your motivation. You need to stay dedicated and discipline yourself to complete it.
BSK- How long did it take to record the last time because I heard the quality and it was amazing!
Trev- How long did the whole album take?
BSK- yeah, that and the writing process? It sounds like it took a while!
Trev- The album was started and completed in 5 years. Including mixing, mastering, artwork and pressing. That being said, the songs weren't written. There were just a couple fragments for Gloomy Sunday and Slither. I spent most of my time learning. I was introduced to new software and new (proper) ways to track your ideas. Haha.
Once I would have a main idea I would mix it down and take it to Myron's studio to tear it apart, polish and alter. We weren't in a rush, and we had fun and created a stronger bond.
BSK- That is awesome! .. You have one hell of a show coming up and I will just let you tell the readers about it
Trev- Indeed we do. We are honored to have secured an opening slot for the legendary Green Jellÿ. They are on tour with Vancouver band Nim Vind. Both great acts and pretty cool guys. The show takes place on April 14th 2015 live @ the Republik. Doors at 7pm. It's going to be insane playing the same show together and then get to take in the wild performances after we finish.
To keep up on news about the show people can find us on Facebook or go directly to our website
www.negative-earth.com
BSK- My final question .. The one people want hear .. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse ?
Trev- If they are old school zombies - Lock and load.
New bath salt super zombies - Bang a lethal dose of heroin and return to my home planet.
BSK- The fun questions
Trev - Haha love those ones
BSK-I think we are on the same level here .. all but the heroin part lol .. Do you have anything else to say to th readers?
Trev- I think that's it, man. I would rather leave people hungry for more than stuff them with seconds.
Thank you for doing this!
BSK- No problem man! .! Cheers!
Saturday, 14 February 2015
A short story of love and a long night of sexy!
I was in love once , Truly Truly in love .. everyone in my mind I dated before and after the feelings were just not as great. But with the good comes the bad and the break up was fucking terrible. This is why my brain and dating life is fucked up! Happy valentines day people, I am just gunna drink BEER , listen to punk and heavy metal \m/, watch people dance and stick nails and hooks into themselves and each other on stage all the while singles are hooking up all around me. am I jaded on Valentines? maybe . but No I Truly Truly love this shit!!!
Tonight is AlTCiTY's Valentines show at Lord Nelsons pub 1020 8th ave S.W
Chris Edy the Great Vandedy and myself Put together an extreme night of debauchery
with Vaudeville, Burlesque, Belly dancing, Punk and Metal music with lots of sexiness for you all to come and enjoy the dark side of Valentines day with us!
So LETS HOOK UP!!
CHEERS! BSK
Tonight is AlTCiTY's Valentines show at Lord Nelsons pub 1020 8th ave S.W
Chris Edy the Great Vandedy and myself Put together an extreme night of debauchery
with Vaudeville, Burlesque, Belly dancing, Punk and Metal music with lots of sexiness for you all to come and enjoy the dark side of Valentines day with us!
So LETS HOOK UP!!
CHEERS! BSKThursday, 12 February 2015
Throwback Thursday- TELLY
TELLY
A band I once fell in love with a short period after starting my first video project back when I was wet behind the ears in the industry that we call the Calgary music scene was One of the greatest and more inspirational bands that kept my love for it alive for soo long ..Check out the link above and one thing is clear from a great source is they are not done. I cannot wait for the album! ;)
-BSK
A band I once fell in love with a short period after starting my first video project back when I was wet behind the ears in the industry that we call the Calgary music scene was One of the greatest and more inspirational bands that kept my love for it alive for soo long ..Check out the link above and one thing is clear from a great source is they are not done. I cannot wait for the album! ;)
-BSKThursday, 29 January 2015
Throwback Thursday - InForLife
InForLife Is my throwback this Thursday!
I once knew these guys well when I started out in the industry, They once played a show for a website launch party I had for a previous project and they were just great! The story they had for the name and dynamic of the band was awesome! I really hope they are still playing because In for life was their mantra blood brothers and best friends was key to their music and their future in music.
I hope they come back and start playing shows again!
They made it onto CJ92 and was given great praise!
Check out their song Blue here!
I once knew these guys well when I started out in the industry, They once played a show for a website launch party I had for a previous project and they were just great! The story they had for the name and dynamic of the band was awesome! I really hope they are still playing because In for life was their mantra blood brothers and best friends was key to their music and their future in music.
I hope they come back and start playing shows again!
They made it onto CJ92 and was given great praise!
Check out their song Blue here!
Check them out! Cheers! - BSK
Wednesday, 28 January 2015
Interview with Alternative model Kari Ursulescu!
Interview with the alternative, very beautiful Kari Ursulescu!
BSK-Ok so I have been facinated with your work for some time .. what got you into modelling?
Kari-Thank you!
It was actually kind of a fluke. A friend of mine was a photographer that was wanting to work on his portfolio. So we decided to try a few pin up shoots together. ..which went fairly well. Some time after that, a photographer (whose work I'd been following) contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in shooting...so I agreed! And thst opened up my eyes to a different world! One shoot lead to another...
BSK-As an "alternative" model with tattoos what has been your experience with the social media you are used to?
Kari-Well it's definately been interesting to say the least.
Facebook is a very strange place! I've definitely had very positive, encouraging feed back from friends, family and strangers. Facebook is great for networking and meeting new people, which has been pretty interesting In the best of ways.
But, I've also had a few negative experiences ...which I don't take too seriously. some people are way to upright and like to press the "report"button any chance they can get lol.
I've used Model mayhem as well which another fantastic place to meet like minded people. I get more of a reaction for the lack of clothing I tend to (not) wear than about being tattooed.
BSK-You have what I call the great alternative look , in most of your pictures you encompass the full range of your industry. When did you get your first attoo?
Kari-Thank you very much
I was 14 when I got my first tattoo...not alot of thought went into it lol. It was a small heart with roses.how original? Lol
I've been hooked since and have spent the last 8.5 years tattooing my body and turning it into my own canvas.
BSK.. I was also 14 when I got my first tattoo .. how was it for you? mine sucked lol
Kari -I remember that it was not nearly as bad as I anticipated it to be! I must like pain or something because I truly look forward to my next sessions!
BSK-What is the plan for your future in modelling?
Kari-I'm meeting with a photographer who I've worked with a few times now, in the next few weeks to discuss possible shoots for magazine submissions. He is a published photographer and has tons of his work in books, tattoo and fetish magazines etc . Hopefully something can come of that and I'll have the chance to show off some of this ink!
http://www.modelmayhem.com/46945
Dale Hannaford//pictor
BSK-What is your favorite outfit for a shoot?
Kari-I prefer anything with a pinup touch. I've always loved the 40s/50 Era but with a more modern edge to it. I also prefer anything minimal, I've never been a fan of clothing lol and I like to show off as much ink as I can
BSK-Well no one can argue with that .. Ink on hot girls is key in my mind .. My final question that everyone likes is , what would you do if there was a zombie apocalypse ??
Kari-That's key in my mind as well!
If there was a zombie apocalypse I think I'd probably be a screwed to be honest. ..unless my days of watching Walking Dead pays off and I surprise myself with some epic moves . My roommate also has a bow and arrow and a bunch of guns...maybe I'll be ok after all lol.
BSK-LOL yeah I would probably go down like a rock in that situation haha .. Thanks for chattin with me!
Kari-I most likely would too damn it!!.thank you!!
BSK-It is my honor!
Cheers! BSK!
BSK-Ok so I have been facinated with your work for some time .. what got you into modelling?
Kari-Thank you!
It was actually kind of a fluke. A friend of mine was a photographer that was wanting to work on his portfolio. So we decided to try a few pin up shoots together. ..which went fairly well. Some time after that, a photographer (whose work I'd been following) contacted me and asked if I'd be interested in shooting...so I agreed! And thst opened up my eyes to a different world! One shoot lead to another...
BSK-As an "alternative" model with tattoos what has been your experience with the social media you are used to?
Kari-Well it's definately been interesting to say the least.
Facebook is a very strange place! I've definitely had very positive, encouraging feed back from friends, family and strangers. Facebook is great for networking and meeting new people, which has been pretty interesting In the best of ways.
But, I've also had a few negative experiences ...which I don't take too seriously. some people are way to upright and like to press the "report"button any chance they can get lol.
I've used Model mayhem as well which another fantastic place to meet like minded people. I get more of a reaction for the lack of clothing I tend to (not) wear than about being tattooed.
BSK-You have what I call the great alternative look , in most of your pictures you encompass the full range of your industry. When did you get your first attoo?
Kari-Thank you very much
I was 14 when I got my first tattoo...not alot of thought went into it lol. It was a small heart with roses.how original? Lol
I've been hooked since and have spent the last 8.5 years tattooing my body and turning it into my own canvas.
BSK.. I was also 14 when I got my first tattoo .. how was it for you? mine sucked lol
Kari -I remember that it was not nearly as bad as I anticipated it to be! I must like pain or something because I truly look forward to my next sessions!
BSK-What is the plan for your future in modelling?
Kari-I'm meeting with a photographer who I've worked with a few times now, in the next few weeks to discuss possible shoots for magazine submissions. He is a published photographer and has tons of his work in books, tattoo and fetish magazines etc . Hopefully something can come of that and I'll have the chance to show off some of this ink!
http://www.modelmayhem.com/46945
Dale Hannaford//pictor
BSK-What is your favorite outfit for a shoot?
Kari-I prefer anything with a pinup touch. I've always loved the 40s/50 Era but with a more modern edge to it. I also prefer anything minimal, I've never been a fan of clothing lol and I like to show off as much ink as I can
BSK-Well no one can argue with that .. Ink on hot girls is key in my mind .. My final question that everyone likes is , what would you do if there was a zombie apocalypse ??
Kari-That's key in my mind as well!
If there was a zombie apocalypse I think I'd probably be a screwed to be honest. ..unless my days of watching Walking Dead pays off and I surprise myself with some epic moves . My roommate also has a bow and arrow and a bunch of guns...maybe I'll be ok after all lol.
BSK-LOL yeah I would probably go down like a rock in that situation haha .. Thanks for chattin with me!
Kari-I most likely would too damn it!!.thank you!!
BSK-It is my honor!
Cheers! BSK!Thursday, 22 January 2015
Throwback Thursday - Paris Envy
Paris Envy is one of the first bands I went to see years ago ..
Alongside numerous other bands that were trying to claw their way to the top back then Paris Envy was one of the bands That I believe was just truly doing it for fun at the time. They have a very laid back , sexy, rock and roll/indie sound that pushes some borderlines between Alternative and mainstream sound.
I know that they are still playing but this throwback was mostly geared to when I first met them about 4 years ago at Shooters bar and grill well before the place was sadly sold and renamed . I digress ,
Metaphorically One of those comfortable bands that you can hang out, listen too and eat tapas all the while headbanging and trying not to get your hair in the fondue while they play on stage.. Well that was my experience anyway .
You can check out their tunes on Soundcloud here
I can't wait to see them live again, It has been a very long time in my mind!
Although some songs are in french I really do not care lol I may not understand the words but you always get the feeling.
Cheers! -BSK
Alongside numerous other bands that were trying to claw their way to the top back then Paris Envy was one of the bands That I believe was just truly doing it for fun at the time. They have a very laid back , sexy, rock and roll/indie sound that pushes some borderlines between Alternative and mainstream sound.
I know that they are still playing but this throwback was mostly geared to when I first met them about 4 years ago at Shooters bar and grill well before the place was sadly sold and renamed . I digress ,
Metaphorically One of those comfortable bands that you can hang out, listen too and eat tapas all the while headbanging and trying not to get your hair in the fondue while they play on stage.. Well that was my experience anyway .
You can check out their tunes on Soundcloud here
Although some songs are in french I really do not care lol I may not understand the words but you always get the feeling.
Cheers! -BSK
Tuesday, 20 January 2015
Torches to Triggers - A long time coming review
Torches to Triggers- long time coming review.
I have been rocking their super comfortable hoody and listening to their fucking awesome tunes for almost a month now and going over their album over and over , Have been to their live performance and I was blown away but I never thought I would say this but I am still speechless about how to properly describe them.
Every song is different on the album and I comment them for that 100% I cannot say for the life of me that there is a favorite of mine at all .. Modern day Monsters Is one of the best albums I have come across in a long time! Heavy hitting and perfectly timed with .... well Like I said I cannot get into detail they are the whole package you will just have to check them out for yourself and get your mind blown off with some killer modern punk / Thrash / hardcore punk/ borderline metal / Scream thrash/Hard rock/ whatever you wanna call it .. I just call it great!
Here is a video from them! En-Fucking-Joy!
Cheers! BSK
I have been rocking their super comfortable hoody and listening to their fucking awesome tunes for almost a month now and going over their album over and over , Have been to their live performance and I was blown away but I never thought I would say this but I am still speechless about how to properly describe them.
Every song is different on the album and I comment them for that 100% I cannot say for the life of me that there is a favorite of mine at all .. Modern day Monsters Is one of the best albums I have come across in a long time! Heavy hitting and perfectly timed with .... well Like I said I cannot get into detail they are the whole package you will just have to check them out for yourself and get your mind blown off with some killer modern punk / Thrash / hardcore punk/ borderline metal / Scream thrash/Hard rock/ whatever you wanna call it .. I just call it great!
Cheers! BSK
Friday, 16 January 2015
This weekend's shows! / Singles party news!
It has been a while since I have been able to get any blogging done but I have some grand news now for ya! we have our next show coming up and it will be a doosie! We have come together with Permafrost Suspension to bring my dream together for a singles party for Valentines day .. This is not going to be your average singles party :D We will be rocking the shit out of Lord Nelsons with SOUNDSKRAPER, Ginja Snap Hula Burlesque, BEFORE THE PROPHET , The Great Vandedy Sideshow, FROM THE WOLVES and we have DI Designs coming to sell you lucky singles or if you are bringing a date some lingerie :D
Anyways.. to the shows!
Implicate order will be Dickens with The Crook Art and Outlaws of Ravenhurst at Dickens , Info here
Landmark events festival is going on at the Republik info hereWe are really excited to be hosting our FIRST Landmark Events Festival showcase in #Calgary January 16th & 17th at republik!
Anyways.. to the shows!
Implicate order will be Dickens with The Crook Art and Outlaws of Ravenhurst at Dickens , Info here
Landmark events festival is going on at the Republik info hereWe are really excited to be hosting our FIRST Landmark Events Festival showcase in #Calgary January 16th & 17th at republik!
Here is the list of all our performing artists. Come show your support!
FRIDAY JAN 16 - DOORS 5:30 PM
6:05 PM Ten Minute Detour
6:40 PM Blind Roots
7:15 PM Outlets Band
7:50 PM Skymir
8:25 PM Astronauts
9:00 PM Machine Modified
9:35 PM The Outer
10:10 PM Before The Storm
10:45 PM Mudd
11:20 PM ALKATINE
11:55 PM 240
12:30 AM Open Air
1:05 AM Reject
Top performers announced
6:05 PM Ten Minute Detour
6:40 PM Blind Roots
7:15 PM Outlets Band
7:50 PM Skymir
8:25 PM Astronauts
9:00 PM Machine Modified
9:35 PM The Outer
10:10 PM Before The Storm
10:45 PM Mudd
11:20 PM ALKATINE
11:55 PM 240
12:30 AM Open Air
1:05 AM Reject
Top performers announced
SATURDAY JAN 17 - DOORS 2:30 PM
3:10 PM Espeonite
3:35 PM Solomon DaGreat
4:10 PM Yung Dre
4:45 PM Marguerite Apotre
5:20 PM MR.WORK
5:55 PM Cynthia Leigh-Ann
6:30 PM Ta Pocketa Pocketa
7:05 PM Georgia Sound
7:40 PM Alright Gents
8:15 PM Fox Who Slept the Day Away
8:50 PM The Heirlooms
9:25 PM Sail With Kings
10:00 PM Paul Woida Music
10:35 PM LYKA FOX
11:10 PM The Ashley Hundred
11:40 PM Jed Fraysen
12:10 AM School on Saturday
12:40 AM Bloom
Top performers announced
3:10 PM Espeonite
3:35 PM Solomon DaGreat
4:10 PM Yung Dre
4:45 PM Marguerite Apotre
5:20 PM MR.WORK
5:55 PM Cynthia Leigh-Ann
6:30 PM Ta Pocketa Pocketa
7:05 PM Georgia Sound
7:40 PM Alright Gents
8:15 PM Fox Who Slept the Day Away
8:50 PM The Heirlooms
9:25 PM Sail With Kings
10:00 PM Paul Woida Music
10:35 PM LYKA FOX
11:10 PM The Ashley Hundred
11:40 PM Jed Fraysen
12:10 AM School on Saturday
12:40 AM Bloom
Top performers announced
have a great weekend! BSK
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Tonight's New Years Shows! There are a Ton!
There is a lot of fun going on tonight! Happy fucking new years eve!
At Verns there is a great show with many Alternative bands or Quote "Calgary's Bandliest bands" :D
more info here
At The Stetsons Pub The Calgary Beer Core is putting on Metal vs Punk with 10 bands! And this will be one hell of a show!!! info and band list is here
Dog and Duck has Craic the Lens ringing in the new year! info here
Nite Owl has a rockabilly show with Eve Hell and the Razors, Punch drunk cabaret, The high strung Downers and Sugar box burlesque , Info here
You ravers probably already know about Glitter and gold at the BMO center but if not you can find out here
Palomino has a two floor party with a ton of bands playing! including Mammoth Grove and The Nix Dixons + much more! - Info here
Most of you know that Black label Society is playing at Flames Central. info here
Republik is hosting Kid Koala with JHNN and our own Transit! - More info here
Jamesons Pub is hosting Big Shiny Dudes 90s show. info here
Dickens is having Hang The DJ once again! -info here
New years Eve party at Lord Nelsons pub will be hosted by DJ Hoss and DJ Tinman .. and the sexy door guy will be yours truly !!! :D info here
Steve McQueen band is taking over The Kings Head pub .. info here
Have fun you crazy fuckers! Happy New Years Eve to you all!!!
At Verns there is a great show with many Alternative bands or Quote "Calgary's Bandliest bands" :D
more info here
At The Stetsons Pub The Calgary Beer Core is putting on Metal vs Punk with 10 bands! And this will be one hell of a show!!! info and band list is here
Dog and Duck has Craic the Lens ringing in the new year! info here
Nite Owl has a rockabilly show with Eve Hell and the Razors, Punch drunk cabaret, The high strung Downers and Sugar box burlesque , Info here
You ravers probably already know about Glitter and gold at the BMO center but if not you can find out here
Palomino has a two floor party with a ton of bands playing! including Mammoth Grove and The Nix Dixons + much more! - Info here
Most of you know that Black label Society is playing at Flames Central. info here
Republik is hosting Kid Koala with JHNN and our own Transit! - More info here
Jamesons Pub is hosting Big Shiny Dudes 90s show. info here
Dickens is having Hang The DJ once again! -info here
New years Eve party at Lord Nelsons pub will be hosted by DJ Hoss and DJ Tinman .. and the sexy door guy will be yours truly !!! :D info here
Steve McQueen band is taking over The Kings Head pub .. info here
Have fun you crazy fuckers! Happy New Years Eve to you all!!!
Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Brads Band of the week! - Cardinal Heights!
Cardinal Heights .. (Click on the link for some free tunage!) I just got a sneaky little peeky at their EP and I find it to be fucking awesome!
If you take Ten Second Epic and mix it with the drumming of Alexisonfire and Calgarianize it with heavy riffs and a nice production value you come up with the heavy hitting Alternative greatness that is Cardinal Heights! What some would see as punk or pop punk I see as an alternative band with that sound you can dance around the house to :D
BSK
If you take Ten Second Epic and mix it with the drumming of Alexisonfire and Calgarianize it with heavy riffs and a nice production value you come up with the heavy hitting Alternative greatness that is Cardinal Heights! What some would see as punk or pop punk I see as an alternative band with that sound you can dance around the house to :D
BSKFriday, 19 December 2014
Sunday, 14 December 2014
Zeb's A Year in Review: 2014
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Well it's that time of year where everyone is compiling their list of what was best in 2014 and to be honest I love making these lists and giving praise to the talent and hard work of my peers. I've decided to add in things rather than just music this year so here we go!
-Best Pub Food-
The Dog and Duck - 5340 2nd St. SW
A quiet little house converted into a restaurant where you feel more at home than anywhere else in this city. It's tucked out of the way but for those who know and love the Dog and Duck you feel like family and for those bands that play there, you know how well John treats his bands. My favourite dish I usually go for is The Shepherd's Pie.
-Best Venue-
Dickens Pub - 1000 9 Ave SW
Hosting a variety of both local bands and touring bands from all over the world. Dickens Pub has a great sound system and huge stage. I remember falling in love with the place the first time I stepped foot in the door well over 5 years ago and that feeling has never went away. With a large variety of beer on tap and a great kitchen in the back. This is the place you want to be for a show.
-Best New Venue-
Nite Owl - 213 10 Ave SW
Mixing both a dance club with a rock venue. This new venue hosts a variety of bands both local and touring. It has a great atmosphere and even better shows. This has become one of my favourite places to frequent.
- Best Place to Start or End the Night-
Vern's - 622 8th Ave SW
When you've gotten downtown too early for your plans, feel like you're just not ready to go home or just feel like being at home Vern's is the best place to pop in have a drink and say hi to Clint. Hosting a variety of bands 7 days a week, when you're a band starting out this is a good place to call home base. Take care of Clint and he'll take care of you.
-Best Patio-
The Ship and Anchor - 534 17 Ave SW
What better place to sit down in the sun and have a tasty beverage, there is even on occasion a punk rock sing a long to keep you going. Pretty much everyone loves the Ship.
-Best Place to Grab a Quick Bite-
Tubby Dog - 103 1022 17 Ave SW
Full fill your wildest hot dog dreams and get anything and everything you want on it. Great atmosphere and service.
-Best Local Aesthetic Shop -
Corbett's Rock and Roll Barber Shop - #102 735 12 ave SW
Looking for a stylish Men's haircut? Look no further than Calgary's Corbett Frasz. Sit down in his chair and shoot the shit with one of the nicest dudes while listening to some great tunes. His prices are affordable and if you feel parched he will also provide you with a tasty beverage.
-Best Local Record Shop-
Sloth Records - 736B 17th Avenue SW
Vinyl has made quite the comeback in the past few years and everyone is starting to build their collections of both new and used discs. One of the best selections of both new and used and most affordablely priced, for an expensive hobby. They also will sell local bands music so that's pretty cool.
-5 best local bands of 2014-
- 2014 XPOSURE winners Craic the Lens
- Long time Calgary heavyweights - The Evidence
- High Energy Charged Black Earth
- Folk Punk Heroes - Jenny
- Pop Punk Rockers - The Next Day Heroes
-5 Best local songs-
- Story Teller - The Paige Woodbury Band (Listen Here)
- Dirt Funky- The Next Day Heroes (Listen Here)
- Defeated - The Reckless Heroes (Listen Here)
- Thread - The Rumble (Listen Here)
-The Man at the Door - 36? (Listen Here)
- 5 Local Bands that Said Goodbye-
- Kingsland
- Cooper Collective
- Cease and Desist
- The Promethean Labyrinth
- Zackariah and The Prophets (RIP)
-Bands that made a Comeback-
-Black Pheonix Orchestra
-The Nix Dicksons
-Belvedere
-Hopethorns
-5 Best Albums-
- Where Do We Go From Here - 36?(Listen Here)
- Bad Notes and Antidotes - Coming Out Swinging (Listen Here)
- Outcasts - Why, Marilyn (Listen Here)
- Colour in The Clouds - Colour in the Clouds (Listen Here)
- Constellations - Black Earth (Listen Here)
- 5 Best Concert Photographers-
- Brandynn Pope - BrandynnLeigh Photography
- Keith Skrastins - Haus of Skrastins
- Ian Coburn - Ian Coburn Photography
- Philip Van Hooft -Trunk Studios
- Aaron Hamilton - Aaron Hamilton Photography
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Throwback Thursday - 6 Dollar Cab Ride
Throwback Thursdays - 6 Dollar Cab Ride!!
Here is a Punk band that I met back when I was just in the adolescence of my first promotion project.
I met them online and soon found out later that I knew the bass player from a long time ago .. I spent some time hanging out with them when they would jam and fuck me was it ever a siick time! .. I had a second website release party at Voodoo lounge with them and a couple other killer punk bands and we packed that place! Inside and outside was fuckin rockin out!
They were very old school punk and stayed true to their punk roots in their sound! .. We even had a full on doggy pile scrap on the dance floor where people got bottled .. lol yeah I can laugh about it now haha .. what a night! Needless to say the cops showed up, The bar tried messing with our money, shit talk and shredding guitars .. Now that's a good punk show! And that is what I remember from them , A very fun fuckin time! Most of the members have moved on to other great projects so I doubt 6 dollar will be making a comeback but if somehow they do I will be there! -BSK
Here is a Punk band that I met back when I was just in the adolescence of my first promotion project.
They were very old school punk and stayed true to their punk roots in their sound! .. We even had a full on doggy pile scrap on the dance floor where people got bottled .. lol yeah I can laugh about it now haha .. what a night! Needless to say the cops showed up, The bar tried messing with our money, shit talk and shredding guitars .. Now that's a good punk show! And that is what I remember from them , A very fun fuckin time! Most of the members have moved on to other great projects so I doubt 6 dollar will be making a comeback but if somehow they do I will be there! -BSK
Tuesday, 9 December 2014
Our last show of the year!! Dec 27th @Verns!
Jet Entertainment and Us at AlTCiTY
are joining up to have an after Xmas show to blow
off some steam!
with,
with
JET burlesque featuring
Come and out and end the new year in a seriously fuckin funky way!
-BSK
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
I talk to Mikey Valenz of The Jingles about Xmas and other fun chats! Oh yeah and a wicked video from them!
Interview with Mikey Valenz and I about Xmas and lots of other great things!
BSK- .. Can you let the readers know what it you do and the projects you work with are ?
Mikey-Hey readers. I'm drum for Calgary's best, if not only, Christmas band The Jingles. I also have a solo project called Her Motives Are Silent. I am not in any fulltime bands at the moment but have been doing some drumming for recordings and have also been designing artwork for bands. My design portfolio is www.amvdesign.com
BSK-What got you into drumming at first?
Mikey-It just always felt like a part of me. I was always tapping along to songs. Drummers like Jose Pasillas II from Incubus and Dave Grohl were huge influences on me growing up. I've never had any formal lessons. Taught myself as I went along. I've always been drawn to music and I love creating it. Drumming just feels like an extension of myself and my creativity.
BSK-I didnt know about "Her Motives are Silent" till now what is that?
Mikey-Haha that's because I don't promote it that much. It's my solo project. Essentially, I write all the lyrics and music. I perform, record and produce it mostly by myself. Occasionally with some cameos from some friends. So far I have only released a 4 song EP called Such Sweet Sorrow but I have a full length album called Love Muse in the works. it's been a grueling process because I am learning as I go and really particular about how I want the album to sound.
BSK-That to me sounds like it will be pretty rad when it comes out .. .. Lemme know when it does .. but back to The Jingles .. You have a video that I love ! How long did that take to put together? .. That must have taken some time to edit!
Mikey-For sure! I'll keep you posted! The Jingles never take ourselves too seriously. It's kind of an inside joke for us to always promote our shows with overly epic movie trailer style videos. I mean, we're a band that only plays once a year. We need all the hype we can get. I tried to continue that tradition this year. It took me quite a few hours to edit all the audio and visuals together. Most of it is stolen from the internet. However, I tried to customize it as much as possible and make it as Christmassy as possible.
If you go on our youtube page www.youtube.com/MEETTHEJINGLES you'll find a lot of our older trailers are still on there haha... they are always ridiculous
BSK-Oh I have been there but I will make sure people catch the links .. I am not a huge Xmas fan But I have a show coming up that the profits go to operation Xmas child.. if you are interested in coming and helping donate that would be rad!
Mikey-Cool. Keep me posted on the details. If I can attend, I will for sure. The Jingles is not just for people who like Christmas. To be honest, we hate most Christmas songs in their original renditions. We try our best to convert Christmas music into something that people will actually want to listen to. We really experiment with each song. We take our time to figure out which songs should be more dark and ominous ... or when to show off our musicianship... or when to be funny or when rock out and melt peoples faces off!
You never really know what to expect at a Jingles show. It really is an experience.
BSK-Sounds like a blast to me! .. Now for the random round !
what is you fave food?
for xmas?
Mikey-Oh man... chocolate hahaha.. as much as i LOOVE turkey dinner with all the trimmings ... I never get sick of chocolate ... and Who Hash
BSK-LOL .. What is you fave xmas drink . or xmas morning drink?
Mikey- love me some egg nog or coffee n bailey's on Christmas morning
BSK- If santa was to show up at your home drunk what would you say to him?
Mikey- need me to call you a cab? are you hungry? got some presents for me?
BSK-would you ask him if Rudolf is some kind of hybrid?
Mikey-Actually, I'd be more curious if we could channel some of that Christmas spirit flying sleigh technology towards the progression of hover board development.
BSK-LMAO!
.. For as you know is my favorite question .. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse .. but this one what what would you and the Jingles do in a zombie elf apocalypse?
Mikey- Haha well, a couple of years ago we had a show called THE JINGLES VS THE END OF THE WORLD ... we basically became super heroes and teamed up with Santa, Rudolf, Chuck Norris, Conan O'Brian, Captain Planet, Optimus Prime, The US Military and Jesus to fight off every threat you can think of ... including zombies
but in reality... i'd probably die haha
BSK- Well then this worked out quite well ..,I will share that too! .. To be honest I might suffer a bad fate but I am curious .. I gotta thank you for the chat bro!
Mikey-you're welcome
BSK -Mickey Valenz Thanks for chattin with me!!
BSK- .. Can you let the readers know what it you do and the projects you work with are ?
Mikey-Hey readers. I'm drum for Calgary's best, if not only, Christmas band The Jingles. I also have a solo project called Her Motives Are Silent. I am not in any fulltime bands at the moment but have been doing some drumming for recordings and have also been designing artwork for bands. My design portfolio is www.amvdesign.com
BSK-What got you into drumming at first?
Mikey-It just always felt like a part of me. I was always tapping along to songs. Drummers like Jose Pasillas II from Incubus and Dave Grohl were huge influences on me growing up. I've never had any formal lessons. Taught myself as I went along. I've always been drawn to music and I love creating it. Drumming just feels like an extension of myself and my creativity.
BSK-I didnt know about "Her Motives are Silent" till now what is that?
Mikey-Haha that's because I don't promote it that much. It's my solo project. Essentially, I write all the lyrics and music. I perform, record and produce it mostly by myself. Occasionally with some cameos from some friends. So far I have only released a 4 song EP called Such Sweet Sorrow but I have a full length album called Love Muse in the works. it's been a grueling process because I am learning as I go and really particular about how I want the album to sound.
BSK-That to me sounds like it will be pretty rad when it comes out .. .. Lemme know when it does .. but back to The Jingles .. You have a video that I love ! How long did that take to put together? .. That must have taken some time to edit!
Mikey-For sure! I'll keep you posted! The Jingles never take ourselves too seriously. It's kind of an inside joke for us to always promote our shows with overly epic movie trailer style videos. I mean, we're a band that only plays once a year. We need all the hype we can get. I tried to continue that tradition this year. It took me quite a few hours to edit all the audio and visuals together. Most of it is stolen from the internet. However, I tried to customize it as much as possible and make it as Christmassy as possible.
BSK-Oh I have been there but I will make sure people catch the links .. I am not a huge Xmas fan But I have a show coming up that the profits go to operation Xmas child.. if you are interested in coming and helping donate that would be rad!
Mikey-Cool. Keep me posted on the details. If I can attend, I will for sure. The Jingles is not just for people who like Christmas. To be honest, we hate most Christmas songs in their original renditions. We try our best to convert Christmas music into something that people will actually want to listen to. We really experiment with each song. We take our time to figure out which songs should be more dark and ominous ... or when to show off our musicianship... or when to be funny or when rock out and melt peoples faces off!
You never really know what to expect at a Jingles show. It really is an experience.
BSK-Sounds like a blast to me! .. Now for the random round !
what is you fave food?
for xmas?
Mikey-Oh man... chocolate hahaha.. as much as i LOOVE turkey dinner with all the trimmings ... I never get sick of chocolate ... and Who Hash
BSK-LOL .. What is you fave xmas drink . or xmas morning drink?
Mikey- love me some egg nog or coffee n bailey's on Christmas morning
BSK- If santa was to show up at your home drunk what would you say to him?
Mikey- need me to call you a cab? are you hungry? got some presents for me?
BSK-would you ask him if Rudolf is some kind of hybrid?
Mikey-Actually, I'd be more curious if we could channel some of that Christmas spirit flying sleigh technology towards the progression of hover board development.
BSK-LMAO!
.. For as you know is my favorite question .. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse .. but this one what what would you and the Jingles do in a zombie elf apocalypse?
Mikey- Haha well, a couple of years ago we had a show called THE JINGLES VS THE END OF THE WORLD ... we basically became super heroes and teamed up with Santa, Rudolf, Chuck Norris, Conan O'Brian, Captain Planet, Optimus Prime, The US Military and Jesus to fight off every threat you can think of ... including zombies
but in reality... i'd probably die haha
BSK- Well then this worked out quite well ..,I will share that too! .. To be honest I might suffer a bad fate but I am curious .. I gotta thank you for the chat bro!
Mikey-you're welcome
BSK -Mickey Valenz Thanks for chattin with me!!
Monday, 24 November 2014
Sysko's Band highlight - PostModern People
Postmodern People and their demo music can be found here >www.postmodernpeople.bandcamp.com
A local 5 piece Indie Psyk Rock band I got to see with some other friends of mine a little while back but never got the chance to say anything about them. I love their stage presence and they bring a new sound to indie that is refreshing. with a nice high tempo drum line and some amazing female vocals that are easy to get lost in this is a band to check out as they progress because I know that they will :D
Check them out on FB here
and more of their Demos can be found here .
A local 5 piece Indie Psyk Rock band I got to see with some other friends of mine a little while back but never got the chance to say anything about them. I love their stage presence and they bring a new sound to indie that is refreshing. with a nice high tempo drum line and some amazing female vocals that are easy to get lost in this is a band to check out as they progress because I know that they will :D
and more of their Demos can be found here .
Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Throwback Thursday : The Nix Dicksons
Alley wine, Jack Kerouac, Captain Dickson and tying one on, a few things that come to mind when speaking of the late Nix Dicksons. A band formed by small town raised Tanner Holthe and friend Rob Wikstrom. A band who called the Marquee Room home and went through several line up changes including both Tammy and Kenton Amstutz, Dylan Keating, David Drebit, Sean Hamilton and Cole Paget just to name a few. There was even a time and point where I myself auditioned for the band. I remember the first time meeting Tanner back in 2010 at a fundraiser show put on by Drebit and the way he presented himself and the stories he told me once everyone packed up of the Nix left me so intrigued that I went home and listened to everything on their cbc page (link) and instantly falling in love with them. I then moved to Calgary and never got a chance to see them with their line up of both Tanner and Rob. It was actually with the departure of Rob where I had been invited to come for a jam at Kensington Jam House . Tanner's instructions where clear to just come in and come downstairs, don't take off my shoes because it's just a filthy jam house. But me being so nervous for it I rang the bell and a tall lanky guy with curly hair answered the door. Little did I know at the time that I had just met our now ex guitarist Gavin Boyd. He showed me down to the jam room where they where rehearsing. After the jam had ended I walked to the train and headed home. Of course I didn't pass my audition, but at a Black Phoenix Orchestra show (who also shared this jam space) I met Gavin and Risky Endeavor was formed a few days later. Much to everyone's surprise here I became a regular at their jams waiting for the time where we could run down and rehearse before the other band would show up. We all became great friends and I made my way to almost everyone of their shows as a three piece until they called it quits in January of 2013. This band I will forever hold in such high regards in my heart until the day I die and have me singing "Old Shore Road" at the top of my lungs until I have no voice.
Here's one for the memories
Here's one for the memories
Thursday, 13 November 2014
First of many throwback Thursdays :D - Silentpanic
Throwback Thursdays starts with one of my favorite bands from the past.
When I went to one of my first shows years ago I ran into a place that is not around anymore but they had local bands every Friday and Saturday and most of them were great and I being a lover of music was enthralled with most of the bands and how well things felt at the time and the sense of community was huge and I have been holding on to that feeling for all these years to try to create that again with other bands and artists so people can have the same experience that I had the first Time I experienced the band Silentpanic and still to this day I loved their music .. Sadly they broke up and all went different ways but in retrospect ;) they are still in our hearts and remember those days!
Many people as you can see in this video were in love and in awe with this band and I will forever remeber the first time I saw them and the first time they played a show for me .. R.I.P Silentpanic!
Cheers!
When I went to one of my first shows years ago I ran into a place that is not around anymore but they had local bands every Friday and Saturday and most of them were great and I being a lover of music was enthralled with most of the bands and how well things felt at the time and the sense of community was huge and I have been holding on to that feeling for all these years to try to create that again with other bands and artists so people can have the same experience that I had the first Time I experienced the band Silentpanic and still to this day I loved their music .. Sadly they broke up and all went different ways but in retrospect ;) they are still in our hearts and remember those days!
Many people as you can see in this video were in love and in awe with this band and I will forever remeber the first time I saw them and the first time they played a show for me .. R.I.P Silentpanic!
Cheers!
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Two parter interview with Anthony J About him and his bands !!!
With conflicting timing I finally got some words in with the elusive Anthony J!! Check it out!
Anthony - Hey man i'm online so whenever you wanna do this!
BSK- we can do this now dude !
Anthony - sounds good.
BSK- k im good ! Lets do this! I have always wondered about how you started with music and what you plan to do! Can you give me some insights ?
Anthony - I started music when I was 15. I grew up loving Meatloaf and Tom Petty so I really wanted to play guitar, but my parents wouldn't let me. Sooo I bought my own guitar after working at my first job a the public library. I joined my first band at the same time with my two friends, and we all not only started a band together, but learned how to play our instruments at the same time, so you can imagine it was awful at first.
It always seems to be but when you persevere like you have , that is when you know that you are going places. ..
BSK-Just for our readers can you tell us what you have been up to lately in music? I am as you know a huge fan of DELUGE! .. But can you say anything about your other projects?
BSK- Well Deluge was funny because I didn't (and still don't) consider myself a real drummer, but I played a little for fun. A couple years ago they lost their drummer and since I knew them from high school they asked if I would drum for them, so I basically learned how to play the drums while in Deluge. I am just now starting to feel comfortable behind a kit. Right now Deluge is working on a new album and is recording next month. Black Earth is also currently in the studio. I don't have any other project on the go right now, except maybe I'll bust out an acoustic set one of these days. I have a bunch of acoustic song I've wrote but I've been to nervous to play them live.
Stage anxiety can be a bitch when it is solo !
BSK- What are you looking for in the future?
music wise or anything else?
Anthony - Right now I love what I'm doing and I love both my bands. I couldn't really ask for cooler people to have around. I'm working hard on discovering what makes a good song. I'm not super interested in becoming the best at my instruments, I just want to get really good at writing songs.
BSK- When you think of writing songs where do you get your influence from?
Anthony- Well at first it was horror movies, but more recently I've just been dwelling on the past while I'm at work. Now I really like to write about days gone by.
BSK- What would your ideal show be? Local or any place else?
Anthony- Right now I love touring, so my ideal show would probably be in a pub in a small mountain
town like Ferrnie. We've played a couple great shows there, where the crowed is just in the mood to party hard. In Calgary I like playing Dickens, Verns, and The Broken City the most. The bands on my ideal show would probably be The Shotgun Dolls, The Evidence, and Forbidden Dimension.
I miss watching the Evidence! Thay are rad!
BSK- I gotta go brotha but I have to say that I have
listened to your music to the point that it would become sort of creepy hahaha .. Lastly I have to hit you with the ever so popular question ..What would you do in a Zombie apocalypse ??
Anthony - haha I would find myself a gun and take my moterbike down to mexico.
Thanks for the interview dude! We gotta get together for a drink sometime soon!
BSK-
totally man! Thanks so much!
Anthony -no problem dude!
pt 2
Anthony -Im currently getting tattooed so i have time right now if you can
You wanna do it while getting tatted? That would be fun!
BSK-Yeah man!
Sounds like fun! Lemme grab a smoke and a brew and we will get down to it!
Anthony- Alphanumeric!
BSK- let's get into it .. Just for the readers that may not know much about ya can you give us a rundown of what you have been up to and how you started in music?
Anthony - Well I'm a welder by day and a struggling musician by night. I spent my later teen years playing with my childhood friends in horror punk band called Conniving Cadavers because we weren't cool enough to do anything else. After about 5 years we called it quits and now here I am in Black Earth!
BSK- What is up with Black earth these days?
Anthony -Well we just finished another tour through BC last month. We've spent the past year in and out of Echo Base studio recording our new album which we finished back in the summer. This last tour was actually to promote it but Constellations won't be dropped in Calgary until November 21st.
BSK-Sounds like things are going quite well
Anthony- Yeah its been rad!
Probably our best tour overall so far.
BSK- Fuckin eh!
What would you say was the biggest inspiration for the album and tour?
Anthony- Well we've moved away from the full on punk rock thing we used to do because we all got old and started listening to other stuff like Queens Of Stoneage. I decided to write more riffy rock guitar since I realized that Black Sabbath is the coolest thing ever. Erika went with a much prettier vocal style that really shows off her skill. She wrote most of the lyrics with a celestial theme.
BSK- The band has grown for sure from what I have seen .. .. Is there anything you want to say about the band before I hit you with the speed round ?
Anthony- Well since Tyler joined on bass he has been a big help with making us more dynamic. We still love Rock And Roll and we still play it, but he has helped us make things much more interesting without sacrificing the catchy punk hooks that I love. We've also really focused on making our live show more exciting and high energy. But most of all we've really entered full on family mode.
Ahhhg this tattoo is on my shin, it is unpleasant.
BSK- What is the tatt of?
Anthony -I'm getting a leg sleeve of Aliens (from the movie Aliens) mixed with guitars.
BSK- Dude I was just talking with Zeb and it is funny you brought that up ... Speed round and we are gunna go full geek on this if you are down.
Anthony- I am very down
BSK- Marvel or DC ? .. this will set the interview for sure lol
Anthony- Marvel
Cooler bad guys
BSK- Good! lol .. I would never ask who is favored .. but this time for once who would you say is the best hero or villain in Marvel?
Vemon, hands down.
Not Carnage, VENOM!
BSK-. spider man or venom ?
Anthony - I am beyond stoked for that movie. Spiderman is cool but Venom would destroy him in real life. He would just eat his face.
BSK- If you would cosplay who would you go as ?
Anthony - Hmmmmmm Boba Fett
I plan to buy his suit one day and just hang out at Chinook
I want to go as Jar Jar if ever possible .. Freak people out or entice conversation
BSK- Best breakfast food?
Anthony - Sausage!!!!
!!
BSK- Favorite thing in the world?
Anthony- science fiction probably. Closely followed by Rock And Roll, then maybe Sushi.
BSK- I have to ask and as you may know that my favorite question is what would you do in a zombie apocalypse? .. Yhink hard now ! lol
Anthony - I'd grab what I can and ride my motorcycle into The Rockies where I would make myself a fort and probably eat sushi made of people.
BSK- I would probably ride up there with ya lol .. Thanks for the chat brother and if there is anything else you wanna say say it now .. an I will see you soon bro!
Anthony- Decepticons FOREVER!!!
BSK-K we need to continue this talk later .. outside of public view .. Optimus will not like that comment
Anthony- Hahaha yeah man!
BSK- OI .. I will post this tomorrow !
Anthony- Thanks so much man!
BSK-No problem brother! I had mad fun !
Anthony - Hey man i'm online so whenever you wanna do this!
BSK- we can do this now dude !
Anthony - sounds good.
BSK- k im good ! Lets do this! I have always wondered about how you started with music and what you plan to do! Can you give me some insights ?
Anthony - I started music when I was 15. I grew up loving Meatloaf and Tom Petty so I really wanted to play guitar, but my parents wouldn't let me. Sooo I bought my own guitar after working at my first job a the public library. I joined my first band at the same time with my two friends, and we all not only started a band together, but learned how to play our instruments at the same time, so you can imagine it was awful at first.
It always seems to be but when you persevere like you have , that is when you know that you are going places. ..
BSK-Just for our readers can you tell us what you have been up to lately in music? I am as you know a huge fan of DELUGE! .. But can you say anything about your other projects?
BSK- Well Deluge was funny because I didn't (and still don't) consider myself a real drummer, but I played a little for fun. A couple years ago they lost their drummer and since I knew them from high school they asked if I would drum for them, so I basically learned how to play the drums while in Deluge. I am just now starting to feel comfortable behind a kit. Right now Deluge is working on a new album and is recording next month. Black Earth is also currently in the studio. I don't have any other project on the go right now, except maybe I'll bust out an acoustic set one of these days. I have a bunch of acoustic song I've wrote but I've been to nervous to play them live.
Stage anxiety can be a bitch when it is solo !
BSK- What are you looking for in the future?
music wise or anything else?
Anthony - Right now I love what I'm doing and I love both my bands. I couldn't really ask for cooler people to have around. I'm working hard on discovering what makes a good song. I'm not super interested in becoming the best at my instruments, I just want to get really good at writing songs.
BSK- When you think of writing songs where do you get your influence from?
Anthony- Well at first it was horror movies, but more recently I've just been dwelling on the past while I'm at work. Now I really like to write about days gone by.
BSK- What would your ideal show be? Local or any place else?
Anthony- Right now I love touring, so my ideal show would probably be in a pub in a small mountain
town like Ferrnie. We've played a couple great shows there, where the crowed is just in the mood to party hard. In Calgary I like playing Dickens, Verns, and The Broken City the most. The bands on my ideal show would probably be The Shotgun Dolls, The Evidence, and Forbidden Dimension.
I miss watching the Evidence! Thay are rad!
BSK- I gotta go brotha but I have to say that I have
listened to your music to the point that it would become sort of creepy hahaha .. Lastly I have to hit you with the ever so popular question ..What would you do in a Zombie apocalypse ??
Anthony - haha I would find myself a gun and take my moterbike down to mexico.
Thanks for the interview dude! We gotta get together for a drink sometime soon!
BSK-
totally man! Thanks so much!
Anthony -no problem dude!
pt 2
Anthony -Im currently getting tattooed so i have time right now if you can
You wanna do it while getting tatted? That would be fun!
BSK-Yeah man!
Sounds like fun! Lemme grab a smoke and a brew and we will get down to it!
Anthony- Alphanumeric!
BSK- let's get into it .. Just for the readers that may not know much about ya can you give us a rundown of what you have been up to and how you started in music?
Anthony - Well I'm a welder by day and a struggling musician by night. I spent my later teen years playing with my childhood friends in horror punk band called Conniving Cadavers because we weren't cool enough to do anything else. After about 5 years we called it quits and now here I am in Black Earth!
BSK- What is up with Black earth these days?
Anthony -Well we just finished another tour through BC last month. We've spent the past year in and out of Echo Base studio recording our new album which we finished back in the summer. This last tour was actually to promote it but Constellations won't be dropped in Calgary until November 21st.
BSK-Sounds like things are going quite well
Anthony- Yeah its been rad!
Probably our best tour overall so far.
BSK- Fuckin eh!
What would you say was the biggest inspiration for the album and tour?
Anthony- Well we've moved away from the full on punk rock thing we used to do because we all got old and started listening to other stuff like Queens Of Stoneage. I decided to write more riffy rock guitar since I realized that Black Sabbath is the coolest thing ever. Erika went with a much prettier vocal style that really shows off her skill. She wrote most of the lyrics with a celestial theme.
BSK- The band has grown for sure from what I have seen .. .. Is there anything you want to say about the band before I hit you with the speed round ?
Anthony- Well since Tyler joined on bass he has been a big help with making us more dynamic. We still love Rock And Roll and we still play it, but he has helped us make things much more interesting without sacrificing the catchy punk hooks that I love. We've also really focused on making our live show more exciting and high energy. But most of all we've really entered full on family mode.
Ahhhg this tattoo is on my shin, it is unpleasant.
BSK- What is the tatt of?
Anthony -I'm getting a leg sleeve of Aliens (from the movie Aliens) mixed with guitars.
BSK- Dude I was just talking with Zeb and it is funny you brought that up ... Speed round and we are gunna go full geek on this if you are down.
Anthony- I am very down
BSK- Marvel or DC ? .. this will set the interview for sure lol
Anthony- Marvel
Cooler bad guys
BSK- Good! lol .. I would never ask who is favored .. but this time for once who would you say is the best hero or villain in Marvel?
Vemon, hands down.
Not Carnage, VENOM!
BSK-. spider man or venom ?
Anthony - I am beyond stoked for that movie. Spiderman is cool but Venom would destroy him in real life. He would just eat his face.
BSK- If you would cosplay who would you go as ?
Anthony - Hmmmmmm Boba Fett
I plan to buy his suit one day and just hang out at Chinook
I want to go as Jar Jar if ever possible .. Freak people out or entice conversation
BSK- Best breakfast food?
Anthony - Sausage!!!!
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BSK- Favorite thing in the world?
Anthony- science fiction probably. Closely followed by Rock And Roll, then maybe Sushi.
BSK- I have to ask and as you may know that my favorite question is what would you do in a zombie apocalypse? .. Yhink hard now ! lol
Anthony - I'd grab what I can and ride my motorcycle into The Rockies where I would make myself a fort and probably eat sushi made of people.
BSK- I would probably ride up there with ya lol .. Thanks for the chat brother and if there is anything else you wanna say say it now .. an I will see you soon bro!
Anthony- Decepticons FOREVER!!!
BSK-K we need to continue this talk later .. outside of public view .. Optimus will not like that comment
Anthony- Hahaha yeah man!
BSK- OI .. I will post this tomorrow !
Anthony- Thanks so much man!
BSK-No problem brother! I had mad fun !
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