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they have a label.. Forward Music Group.

amazing.. I want to visit!

RIP the one of the world's funniest men. Balls.

come to amsterdam!!!

REMG & TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival Presents IVANA SANTILLI with special guest Kae Sun and DJ John Kong Friday June 20, 2008 Revival Bar (783 College Street) Tickets are $15.00 (plus any additional fees) in advance and available at Ticketmaster, Rotate This, Soundscapes and Play De Record 19+ Doors at 9pm, Show at 10pm REMG & TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival are proud welcome back Toronto's own Ivana Santilli on Friday June 20 at Revival in Toronto. With her third solo album, TO.NY (due out June 10), Toronto native Ivana Santilli has taken her sound into what for her is uncharted territory: "As a musician, I've been able to venture into different genres and styles: bossa nova, drum & bass, soul, funk, broken beat... I've now taken on a new challenge -- pop music. It's really my re-interpretation of a certain era of pop music. Of that time in the late '70s and early '80s when pop really meant 'popular' and everyone was into it, not just sold on it." Ivana's no stranger to commerce though. Having tasted major label success while still a wide-eyed teen with funk-pop outfit Bass is Base, in 1999 the tri-lingual multi-instrumentalist ventured out on her own and released her debut solo album, Brown. Brown sold in excess of 40,000 units, won her an impressive collection of awards and nominations and put her solidly in the vanguard of the then still nascent indie music scene. On her 2004 follow up, Corduroy Boogie, and a host of guest appearances and critically acclaimed singles since, Ivana's firmly established a winning musical formula by combining strikingly beautiful music, soul bearing lyrics and high energy live shows. "Truth be told," she says, "although I love writing songs and recording, I live to perform. I probably shouldn't admit this but for me the best thing about having a new album is that now I get to really go out and live in the spontaneity of what happens with the band directly in front of an audience."

Happy b-day Sean!

yeah, the Timmy Ho's stand in Piccadilly is sure a sight.. Just call me when you arrive.. you can swing down here for lunch or we can go to a gig.. Looking forward to seeing you. and note: not easy to take the train to amsterdam.. you can eurostar to brussels and head up from there, but flying is MUCH easier and usually the same price.

oops.. well, I hope people enjoy the showcases Unfortunately I won't be there, but good luck yourselves!

slogging around playing the same places doesn't help.. playing proper supporting slots and festivals, picking your battles essentially, is essential. More income is derived from off-stage sales, especially in a merch-heavy style like metal or punk.

lots of things to do mate.. It's a BIG place. I may have a gig you can come to on the 1st...

FRI June 7 at 10PM - Cafe Dekcuf.. www.coca.org

Hiya, I'm doing a big benefit for my sister's charity this coming WED, May 28th. The cheapest tickets are $25 at the door, but if you want to come for an optional donation, please get in touch with me at shainshapiro (at) gmail (dot) com. I'd rather have you enjoy the show and get into raising money for cancer research than not come because of financial constraints. Details below. all the best, Shain

So the Boat Cruise is on the 31st. I don't know if I should subject my girlfriend to all that hippie-ness.. hehe

I know Islands are playing on the 29th and Los Campesinos at some point too.. I'll be at those

Mugison = amazing.

Hey Ya'll.. I'm coming back May 21 - June 1.. Any good shows?? Do let me know if anyone's about.. I know about Margaret's show but unfortunately I have a family gathering that night, as that does sound amazing (everyone should go). that's it. x shain

I like Mardeen.

wow.. someone is belligerent today..

Call me if you need anything.. I'll msg you my number.

she is so skinny it's scary.

killer bill.. wow.. people should go.

please come if you're free... www.allisjourney.ca is the organization. All the money we make goes there. Every penny. Please come and celebrate a good cause. Apologies for the last minute notice.

just glad you're doing well Luke. keep it up, you're too fucking brilliant sober anyways. Nerd.

I wrote an article on it for View. so there.

Happy Birthday Chris... best wishes from the right side of the pond.