Intervoo with Visha Loo!! The deadly Model

Welcome to Intervoo With Visha Loo!!

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

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

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

Visha-Xxx <Previous Lube Lucha msg :) 

BSK-fuckin eh! in the mean time are you still interested in doing an interview ? 

I have been busy sorry I didn't get back to you :P

Visha -Yes yes

BSK-Gots some time today? You are very well known for your art in Calgary and all around.. 

For the readers can you explain a bit of what you do??

Visha-I do a bit of everything. Im not good at sitting or just relaxing. Hehe. For the most part I perform on stage, 

make and design latex clothes, model and I just started getting into acting. 

By day I do hair and I make youtube videos 3 times a week.

BSK-I have noticed being a Fb friend and fellow alternative art lover that you don't sit around at all as you said , 

you do WAAY more than regular shows . where did you find the time?

Visha-I'm the queen of multi tasking! I will sit in the splits while gluing latex 

and writing people back online or whatever computer stuff and listen to songs for my next shows

 and go over stuff in my head. I feel the more I do at once the better it is. 

If I only have one thing to do, I see something shinny and I'm gone. Hehe. I still sleep lots. 

Need to. You can't be a crazy person that does a million things if you're sleepy  hehe

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

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

Visha-Yes yes. She has been at all of them

I can go more into detail if need be on anything

Honestly I am sure detail on anything to do with you will be very well accepted!

i'm going to plug your youtube and model stuff anyway :P

Visha-Oh and I have my own blood line. More stuff is coming too

My youtube video are stretching, wardrobe, and my wet nightmares

BSK-Oh have watched a good potion of that to get ready for this and holy 

fuck needless to say love the black and white stripe latex you wear a lot!

When did you start modelling and or getting into contortion?

Visha-I started modelling back in 2003 because I dated photographer. He is now my husband. Feeding my vanity. Hehe

I started contortion in 2006. I saw this circus show and I ask if I could run away to the circus. 

He said yes, so I did! It was just a fun thing I did but then I fell in love with the stage. Now it's my everything

BSK-That is probably one of the most amazing stories I have ever heard!! .. You and I

have something in common;

We both like models and photography.. the crazier the better.. what would be your craziest shoot to do?

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

BSK-On the point of blood and fun; 

My favorite question to ask is what would you do in a zombie apocalypse .. 

But with you hehe would you bless us with your story in detail?

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

Visha-Hehe all good. Me too

I just realize I did not answer the zombie question. I feel like mine won't be good. Hehe. 

I would just fuck shit up and kill zombies.  Trap them and make a zoo maybe

BSK-Hahahaha .. Hopefully not a petting zoo.

Visha-Maybe......

They will be more zombies and I won't have to catch them hehe

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

Visha-See you got it.

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

Visha-Hehe sorry

BSK-No problem it is fun as fuck lol

You are such an interesting character it's hard to know where to focus lol

Visha-Hehe I am all over the place

BSK-And so this interview post will be .. quite fitting lol

Check out Visha Loo < Here and on Youtube! Here>https://www.youtube.com/user/MissVishaLoo

Cheers!!!! -BSK

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

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

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

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

ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

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

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

https://firenexttime.bandcamp.com/

https://theshillelaghs.bandcamp.com/

www.reverbnation.com/fromunderthestone

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

http://sealegsyyc.com/

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

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

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

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

Thrillhouse (www.facebook.com/ThrillhouseRock/)

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

Chalklines (www.facebook.com/TheChalklines/)

More info HERE!! 

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

BSK.

Interview With Kevin Towill of The Reckless Heroes,

Altcity Canada Local band showcase!

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

'm curious! haha


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

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

Kevin-Thank you!!

Waaaay Overdue post! News and events!!

Dear readers!

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

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

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

C,O Aaron Hamilton

Shark Infested Daughters live!!

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

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

I will have more for you closer to the weekend! 

BSK!! CHEERS!

-

Welcome to 2016!!! We are back!!

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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!! 

Cheers all! Get out this weekend! I hope to see you out there!!

-BSK

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

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! ..

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!

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

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

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!

Check them out! Cheers! - BSK

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

have a great weekend! BSK

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!!!