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wow.. my day is ruined. PJC (along with the Casbah - Cincinnati Recs et al) defined my time in Hamilton, and without it I wouldn't have met some of the most amazing people I have ever met, or had some times that I'll remember forever. Wow, thank you so much Ken for everything. I agree with Sarah, I feel like a friend of mine passed away.

very nice Sean. all the best buddy.

...is a band I'm working with in the UK. Ir really think a lot of you will like this. OK.. let me know if I'm right or wrong. www.myspace.com/killitkid ------------------------------ Formed for little over a year, Kill It Kid is a storming proposition. Fronted by two astounding vocalists (Chris Turpin and Stephanie Ward) and buttressed with strings, keys and slide guitar, Kill It Kid blend delta blues, folk and contemporary roots and indie, recalling the likes of Mumford & Sons or Bon Iver. ‘Send Me an Angel Down’ is their debut single for One Little Indian Records, and is a precursor to their debut album, due out in early autumn. It’s an indie-folk novella, one that sounds quite unlike anything else at the moment. Kill It Kid draw similarities to Tom Waits, Anthony Hegarty and The Raconteurs at times, but as a whole the band sound very much their own - an impassioned, adventurous slant on blues and dark pop through powerful songs, gorgeous two-part vocals and a penchant for down-home storytelling. Kill It Kid formed through old musical friends and projects at Bath Spa University. Vocalist Chris Turpin began performing solo, occasionally joined by drummer Marc Jones and bassist Adam Timmins. Through their social circles at Uni, the band formed in February 2008, debuting in Bath to rapturous acclaim. This prompted visiting lecturer John Parish (PJ Harvey, The Eels) to select Kill It Kid as a band to record with, based on the recommendation of Chris’s college tutor. The new single and subsequent album is produced by Ryan Hadlock (Foo Fighters, Johnny Flynn, The Strokes, The Gossip) and was recorded in Seattle, at the same studio Fleet Foxes laid down their debut. Already they have supported Ipso Facto, The Virgins, Phoebe Killdear from Nouvelle Vague and Pete and the Pirates. A full UK tour will support the single release, with festival dates to follow in the summer. Press: “With soul-searching lyrics relayed in Chris Turpin’s veritable roar of a voice that comes across a four-in-the-morning, whiskey-soaked cousin of Antony Hegarty’s perfectly complementing the seductive prowl of Stephanie Ward’s, and rip-roaring tunes such as ‘Heaven Never Seemed So Close’ at their disposal, these five from Bath exemplify a steely passion and musical flair far beyond their years.†- Drowned in Sound “Theirs is a vibrant blend of The White Stripes, barn dances and the Stephanne Grappelli - like fiddle-frenzy jazz/blues†- Q

Hiya.. I ended up seeing Elliott Brood last night in London here, at the Borderline. What a fantastic show. It was RAMMED, and they sounded much better than the last time I saw them, which would have had to be at the Casbah. Glad to see our bands making waves over here.. What a treat. http://www.spoonfed.co.uk/london/venue/soho-73/the-borderline-2441/ Hope everyone is well!!!

I did live there for 2.5 years. happy to help

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Hi.. Kae Sun and Dave Borins are playing an acoustic gig on FRIDAY the 13th at The Free Times Cafe. It's a 9PM start and $6 at the door. www.myspace.com/kaesun www.myspace.com/daveborins cheers.

http://www.viewmag.com/viewstory.php?storyid=6714

Nope, I think that's being delayed till the spring

Kae Sun Signs to URBNET Records in Canada: Preps New Album 'Lion on a Leash' Hamilton, Ontario based singer/songwriter Kae Sun has inked a deal with Toronto's based URBNET Records. The agreement will see Kae Sun release his debut full-length album, Lion on a Leash, through URBNET on August 25th 2009. Kae Sun joins fellow labelmates Grand Analog, Moka Only and The Carps. Kae Sun emerged with his debut EP, Ghost Town Prophecy, on London, UK-based Last Press Label in 2007. This EP landed on the front page of iTunes Canada upon release, and was subsequently covered by MySpace, Toronto Star, The National Post, Globe and Mail and Echo Magazine. It was #138 on Earshot's top 200 list for 2007, and grabbed five #1 slots and charted for 16 weeks on campus college radio. While Ghost Town Prophecy showcased Kae Sun's blend of hip-hop, rock, jazz and funk through six varied, full-band compositions. Lion on a Leash marks a change of direction with Kae Sun. In this set, Kae Sun turns to a more acoustic, urban-folk influenced sound. Flecks of Afrobeat, spoken word, gospel and hip-hop ebb and flow through Lion on a Leash, but all in all it is a more focused, folk-influenced collection. Emphasis is placed on simple chord progressions and political lyricism, in which Kae Sun discusses the concept of the human condition from love to greed, injustice to poverty. The album is currently being recorded in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Get a taste of the album here --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efE9uBuBIA4 Tourdates: February 13th - Free Times Cafe, Toronto (w/Dave Borins) April 16th - Supermarket, Toronto (Alli's Journey Benefit - www.allisjourney.ca) www.myspace.com/kaesun www.kaesunmusic.com www.urbnet.com

Hi.. Just thought this would be nice to share. I help my mum run a charity called Alli's Journey, founded by my sister a few years back that helps youth with cancer. Here's an article related to it: http://www.thestar.com/article/573060 and: www.allisjourney.ca Anyway, I'm planning a benefit on April 16th at The Supermarket in Toronto. The line-up is to come, but I think it'll be lovely. I'll announce that at some point... and Jay, watch your inbox cheers.

Indeed. Amazing seeing all ya'll x

Not sure if I can make it now. Game time decision. Hopefully

wow. Maybe I'll make the trip for this. I am in town.

feel better my dear. hope you're doing well and happy new year!

congrads mate!!

this is all just for fun

I really like both the weakerthans and kathleen edwards albums. It took about 10 listens to get into reunion tour though... and that neil diamond album is amazing. I don't care what anyone else thinks.

I'm missing loads, methinks.. but here. 10. Bon Iver - for emma 9. Weakerthans - Reunion Tour 8. Opeth - watershed 7. Frightened Rabbit - Midnight Organ Fight 6. The Envy Corps - dwell 5. Flight of the Conchords - ST 4. Kathleen Edwards - asking for flowers 3. Fleet Foxes - st 2. Neil Diamond - home before dark (seriously. it's AWESOME) 1. The Acorn - Glory Hope Mountain

yeah.. and a few other bands. At the Apollo

Yeah.. I wrote it in about 4 minutes.. And I can't edit it.. Long story. glad you found it... Loved Slayer. Seeing Lamb of God in February.

I'm working on this campaign in the UK/EU through One Little Indian who is putting it out. It's a good record, all 13 songs recorded in one day each. www.thefiremanmusic.com

Glad you'll be there 'ersh. It sounds very reunion-like, this show. Glad I'll be there for it.

Full respect to Forward Music Group. Keep up the good work Kyle and co.

I think I'm in town. done.