I went to Australia! Yeah, I know, old news, but here’s more documented proof, in the form of a neat video diary made by the Reverend Moose from CMJ about the WAMi Music Conference in Perth, Australia. He interviews me around the two and half minute mark. Notice the CJLO shirt!
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i took a trip! read about it here.
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Another Fantasia film I can’t wait to see is Suck. With appearances by Alice Cooper, Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop, this is not your conventional rock film, and it’s not your conventional vampire film. I actually did some graphic design work for the promo of this at the Toronto International Film Festival, but couldn’t get out there for the screening, so you better believe I’ll be in the Hall theatre on July 24th at 2pm to see it.
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My new favorite band. Do yrself the favor, click through.
White Cowbell Oklahoma Warts N’ All Bootleg Series mp3 #1. Recorded live at CJLO studios, Montreal Oct 30, 2009.
Hear the boys kill this cover of Funkadelic’s Hit It & Quit It as part of a session that originally aired on my show, BVST [Wednesday 7 to 9 ET on CJLO 1690 AM / cjlo.com - yr best (and worst) of rock’n’roll, country, punk & metal… how’s that for a plug?]. I have video of this somewhere too… If ya like it, you can download it here.
UPDATE: I received a message from an anonymous commenter with more details about AWK’s current band. Here is the new info:
“I’m not sure the first guy is Jimmy… He left the band probably 7 years ago. Other than him though, left to right: New bassist (don’t know his name), E. Payne(guitar), Justin Payne (guitar, also E. Payne’s son), Andrew, Rich Russo (drummer, DT is no longer in the band), SGT Frank Werner (guitar), Cherie Lily in front.”
Thanks for the comment, and as always, any new info is always appreciated, just hit the links on the right to get at me!
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ASG - Coffee Depression Sunshine, from Win Us Over (2007).
A somber springtime song from one of my favorite albums of that year.
I’m not particularly into the early black metal scene but I want to see this film pretty bad. I love documentary films, and it looks absolutely fantastic. And I have a morbid fascination for this sort of larger-than-life stories.
I got flyered this while I was down at CMJ - I absolutely hope this opens here in Montreal soon. Shoot me a line if you see this playing in town, and I think I can maybe get a little group together if yr interested.
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Extreme Metal Hunks
Troy Sanders (Mastodon, Social Infestation, Puaka Balava, Four Hour Fogger, Knuckle)
Hot Because: Beard. Not just any run of the mill beardo beards you see guys with rapist glasses wearing nowadays, this beard is rich with metal heritage spiced with the perfect blend of mountain-man shag and high-seas sailor madness. His vocals are also hunk worthy as they carry more character than the average modern American metal band has. His vocals carry a range from husky growl to surprisingly lovely (but still MANLY) cleaner tones.
He also has a good family relationship (for those into that) as his brothers Kyle and Darren are both involved in music. Kyle being the bassist for Bloodsimple, and Darren is Troy’s own bass tech and roadie for Mastodon.
Plus Crack the Skye was pretty boner inducing, in and of itself.
Ideal Date: Because you’re boring and can’t come up with good ideas you suggest sailing. The option is quickly shot down, instead the two of you go MOUNTAIN CLIMBING! However the scale of the actual “climb” will depend on you own physical ability/willingness, so it will vary from a multiple day journey that involves supplies and possibly a couple of Sherpas OR it could be a pleasant hike that takes up the afternoon. Either way, that aspect isn’t important.
As the two of you journey together discussing things such as anthropology and the latest Bruce Willis film, Surrogates - which you both agree did the job it set out to do and was enjoyable despite any complaints about the trailer giving away most of the film’s plot - you happen upon a small quarry. Something isn’t right though: this quarry contains tropical flora when you’re in a temperate zone. Sun rays bleed out from the clouds to highlight the majestic palm trees and series of awe-inspiring orchids. In the center there is a small man, sitting with his eyes closed. As you approach the closer you get to him the smaller he seems to become and how extreme his features appear. Small, modest ears give way to sharp, pointed ears. Where there was a clean shaven chin there is now a beard that reaches the man’s feet, which seems to be not that great of a feat since he is a hair under 4 feet. Halfing? Or is it Gnome? Is that what they’re called?
“He is a gnome,” Troy says to you, as though he read your mind.
The Gnome opens his eyes and looks to Troy, “What is the meaning of life?”
Troy rebuts, “I do not accept your question. The answer to life is not found within open questions or meditation but through the practice and experience of life itself. The meaning of life should not be the Philosopher’s stone that many believe it is to be when in actuality it is more the Apple of Eden. To search out such answers is to be temped by the evils that waste life.”
“Hmmm? Ok…” says the Gnome. Troy then boots it in the face - blood pours from his hairline and ears as he lays on the ground in agony, knowing that his life was one that was wasted. You and Troy ignore this as the two of you straight up get it on in this little Oasis in the Mountains.
Deal Breaker: Considering how close his is to his band and how often he tours you might be in constant competition with a a bunch of heavily tattooed and evidently overfed (i.e. chubby) dudes. This isn’t too bad depending on how badly you love your man to have an epic beard. In such a case you’d be able to take them on no sweat. They maybe talented musicians, but you have a vagina. Use that to your advantage.
“… [T]his beard is rich with metal heritage spiced with the perfect blend of mountain-man shag and high-seas sailor madness.” I could not have said it better myself.](http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kqqwpyw2rr1qz9a1do1_400.jpg)
Extreme Metal Hunks
Troy Sanders (Mastodon, Social Infestation, Puaka Balava, Four Hour Fogger, Knuckle)
Hot Because: Beard. Not just any run of the mill beardo beards you see guys with rapist glasses wearing nowadays, this beard is rich with metal heritage spiced with the perfect blend of mountain-man shag and high-seas sailor madness. His vocals are also hunk worthy as they carry more character than the average modern American metal band has. His vocals carry a range from husky growl to surprisingly lovely (but still MANLY) cleaner tones.
He also has a good family relationship (for those into that) as his brothers Kyle and Darren are both involved in music. Kyle being the bassist for Bloodsimple, and Darren is Troy’s own bass tech and roadie for Mastodon.
Plus Crack the Skye was pretty boner inducing, in and of itself.
Ideal Date: Because you’re boring and can’t come up with good ideas you suggest sailing. The option is quickly shot down, instead the two of you go MOUNTAIN CLIMBING! However the scale of the actual “climb” will depend on you own physical ability/willingness, so it will vary from a multiple day journey that involves supplies and possibly a couple of Sherpas OR it could be a pleasant hike that takes up the afternoon. Either way, that aspect isn’t important.
As the two of you journey together discussing things such as anthropology and the latest Bruce Willis film, Surrogates - which you both agree did the job it set out to do and was enjoyable despite any complaints about the trailer giving away most of the film’s plot - you happen upon a small quarry. Something isn’t right though: this quarry contains tropical flora when you’re in a temperate zone. Sun rays bleed out from the clouds to highlight the majestic palm trees and series of awe-inspiring orchids. In the center there is a small man, sitting with his eyes closed. As you approach the closer you get to him the smaller he seems to become and how extreme his features appear. Small, modest ears give way to sharp, pointed ears. Where there was a clean shaven chin there is now a beard that reaches the man’s feet, which seems to be not that great of a feat since he is a hair under 4 feet. Halfing? Or is it Gnome? Is that what they’re called?
“He is a gnome,” Troy says to you, as though he read your mind.
The Gnome opens his eyes and looks to Troy, “What is the meaning of life?”
Troy rebuts, “I do not accept your question. The answer to life is not found within open questions or meditation but through the practice and experience of life itself. The meaning of life should not be the Philosopher’s stone that many believe it is to be when in actuality it is more the Apple of Eden. To search out such answers is to be temped by the evils that waste life.”
“Hmmm? Ok…” says the Gnome. Troy then boots it in the face - blood pours from his hairline and ears as he lays on the ground in agony, knowing that his life was one that was wasted. You and Troy ignore this as the two of you straight up get it on in this little Oasis in the Mountains.
Deal Breaker: Considering how close his is to his band and how often he tours you might be in constant competition with a a bunch of heavily tattooed and evidently overfed (i.e. chubby) dudes. This isn’t too bad depending on how badly you love your man to have an epic beard. In such a case you’d be able to take them on no sweat. They maybe talented musicians, but you have a vagina. Use that to your advantage.
“… [T]his beard is rich with metal heritage spiced with the perfect blend of mountain-man shag and high-seas sailor madness.” I could not have said it better myself.
