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I just found out that DJ Czech is coming to Seoul in February! Youz can't imagine how happy I get when musicians I like make it all the way out to Seoul!! That's it. Go Czech go!

hey, is anyone going tonight? what's the likelihood of it selling out? can someone pick up two tickets for me today?? http://www.cfru.ca/index.php?page=oneitem&id=94

Ok now' date=' this it too funny. I thought about posting this a while a go, but never got around too it. I too work with a guy who used to be in Helix. Or, actually, he was their "lighting technician and sound guy". Because I feigned interest once, hes told me numerous stories and kept me updated as to how they are doing. He even told me a hilarious story of not too long ago when they got their old drummer back, they played one gig and he got stolen away to Europe by Saga's manager. Then, as if thats not enough Helix in my life, Im in a completely different city at a tiny warehouse picking up some parts for my work when the counter guy smoothly drops the fact that he used to be in Helix. Really, I say. What instrument did you play? To which he replies, almost verbatum to what the other guy said, "oh, I didnt really play an instrument, I was their sound and ligthing guy." No shit, eh? I know this other guy... One of them is lying...but why? All this leads me to believe that theres this conspiracy in Southern Ontario between aging sound and lighting guys that allows them to "Helix" people. Cuz really, who would ever call a guy out for being in the band Helix? No one cares enough. Except for me. I will no longer stand for people pretending to have been in a crappy band. By the way, I was once in the band Moist. oh, and as Bubbles says, "I aint given no fuckin 'R'" [/quote'] While I strongly disagree with your comments regarding the quality of Helix's product, any Helix related story is much appreciated.. Although I don't know where those guys get off saying they were IN Helix when they weren't. Helix have always been one of my favourite bands, but I've been unfortunate in catching them live.. Only time I saw them was at the pre-game show at Brian Timmis Stadium before a Ticats Vs. Argos game.

Woah woah woah woah woah slow down!! Who??

Hmm, I don't give Fox News much credibility, but I've sometimes wondered what the legalities are of making mixes and distributing mixes. I'm not making any profit so it should be fine I would think. 1&Hair, the dub is only for the first few tracks pretty much!

I love it when JSB rocks the random small towns.

So that's where you've been hangin' out in Hamilton all this time!

lol its not that dour.. is it? you should hear #19, now that's dour!

kevO approved.

A bunch of people have been asking me recently for some Kev's Cuts, so I've re-uploaded them to SendSpace. Here ya go! There is also a new one at the top, KC #23. (New to all of youz anyway) Enjoy.. Kev's Cuts Vol. #23 Sounds For The Sleepy Erotic 1. Two Worlds - Daniel Lanois 2. Born On The Cusp - American Analog Set 3. Barnowl - Caribou 4. Guilty Cubicles - Broken Social Scene 5. Burn Out - Cinematic Orchestra 6. The Ravine - The Sea & Cake 7. Gregory C. - Bill Frisell 8. Bad Timing - Jim O'Rourke 9. Love And Mathematics - Broken Social Scene 10. Pony - Annette Peacock 11. Beachy Head - Mechanical Me (Bonobo mix) 12. The Edge - David McCallum 13. Rossignol - The Sea & Cake 14. Sundust - Bill Frisell Kev's Cuts Vol. #22 1. How Can You Live In The Northeast - Paul Simon 2. I Hate Love - Surprise Me Mr. Davis 3. U.B. Jesus - David Byrne 4. Animal Fat - Apostle of Hustle 5. You Ain't Goin Nowhere - Bob Dylan & The Band 6. Swimmers - Broken Social Scene 7. All That You Give - Cinematic Orchestra 8. Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 9. Desert Rose - Daniel Lanois 10. No Expectations - Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie 11. He Lays In the Reins - Iron & Wine / Calexico 12. Bastards - The Golden Dogs 13. One Life Away - M. Ward 14. Something For Chicago - KC Accidental 15. Mines Not A High Horse - The Shins 16. Woodpile - Hot Toddy 17. Jodel - Son Volt 18. You Were Wrong - Loose Fur 19. Melodias Populares Mexicana - Trio De Hawaii 20. Bees - Caribou 21. Don't Spook The Horse - Neil Young 22. Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed - Harry Manx Kev's Cuts Vol. #21 1. Face The Sun (Africa) - Madlib 2. Montgomery Movement - The Montgomery Express 3. Dub Along - Lee Scratch Perry & The Upsetters 4. Lazy Woman - The Slackers 5. I'm Alone In The Wilderness - Culture 6. Mama Tried - The Grateful Dead 7. Fire Eyed Boy - Broken Social Scene 8. Dissect - Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 9. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams 10. Turn A Square - The Shins 11. Für Immer 16 - Stereo Total 12. Flash - The Sadies 13. You Gonna Quit Me Blues - The Silver Hearts 14. Funk On The Brain - DJ Greyboy 15. Khsidim Tants - The Klezmatics 16. Come On, Teacher - Joel Plaskett Emergency 17. Paul's Song - M. Ward 18. Every Man A Me Brethren - Studio One DJs 19. Barbarabatiri - Quantic Soul Orchestra 20. Soulful - The Apostles 21. Cyrandeiro - Cyro Baptista 22. Paradiso - Kokono Nr. 1 23. Survival Of The Freshest - The Poets of Rhythm Kev's Cuts Vol. #20 1. Kissing The Lipless - The Shins 2. Energy of Death - Apostle of Hustle 3. Stay - The Ladies & Gentlemen 4. Take That Away - The Prince Brothers 5. A Shot In The Arm - Wilco 6. No Surprises - Andrew Nelles 7. Bend In The Water - Harry Manx 8. Claudia & Klaus - Valley Of The Giants 9. A Chicken With Its Head Cut Off - The Magnetic Fields 10. Jesus Is From Steeltown - BA Johnston 11. Western Sandwich - BA Johnston 12. Poor Boy - The Slip 13. Room In Your Brain - Grand Theft Bus 14. Haiti - Arcade Fire 15. As Much As Such - The Sadies 16. Upward Over The Mountain - Iron & Wine 17. Sleep The Clock Around - Belle & Sebastian 18. Things I Don't Remember - Ugly Casanova 19. Burning On Fumes - The Spades 20. Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! - Do Make Say Think

hey! welcome to hell.

Took place at the Mod Club in Toronto. Hosted by Jim Byrnes with special guests: Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley, Shakura S'Aida and John Campbelljohn Featuring the Maple Blues Band: Gary Kendall (Bass, Musical Director), Michael Fonfara (Keyboards), Teddy Leonard (Guitar), Tom Bona (Drums), Al Lerman (Harmonica, Saxophone), Pat Carey (Tenor Saxophone), Chris Murphy (Baritone and Alto Saxophones), Chris Whiteley (Trumpet, Harmonica, Guitar) And the winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Downchild Blues Band ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR Colin James ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR Hot Toddy/Isaac & Blewitt MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Jim Byrnes FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Suzie Vinnick NEW ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR Ndidi Onukwulu B.B. KING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST Keb' Mo' RECORDING OF THE YEAR Jim Byrnes: House of Refuge (Black Hen) Producer: Steve Dawson GUITARIST OF THE YEAR Sue Foley HARMONICA PLAYER OF THE YEAR Carlos del Junco KEYBOARD/PIANO PLAYER OF THE YEAR Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR Chris Whiteley DRUMMER OF THE YEAR Geoff Arsenault BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR Suzie Vinnick SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD presented by SOCAN Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick BLUES WITH A FEELING Toronto Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award Colin Linden BLUES BOOSTER OF THE YEAR Mako Funasaka

So, we ended up taking the Greyhound.. Slept all the way to Belleville then slept some more. The bus to Hamilton stops in Toronto, and so we found ourselves in Toronto at 10:10pm on a Monday night.... There's only one proper thing to do in a situation like that and we knew it! So we were off to the Orbit Room for Sisters Euclid. There was a wedding reception going on that night, for this older couple who apparently have been coming to Mondays at the Orbit for like 9 years. The 1st set was short but killer. Our plan was to take off at this point and catch the last GO bus back to the Hammer.. Then who walks by me but HARRY f'n MANX! I shat my pants then scrambled to find a place to crash in TO that night in order to stay for 2nd set. It worked out. Unfortunately Harry didn't sit in (he didn't bring an instrument and he "would feel awkward singing while standing up"), but it was a thrill for me to chat with him for a few minutes and tell him how much his music means to me. Woooo! Left last Thursday and just got home an hour ago. A road trip to remember!

Hey skanks, Downey and I are looking for a ride from Ottawa to southern ONT today.. Thought I'd check in here to see if theres anyone heading that way. I can't believe its $80 to take the Greyhound Ottawa to Hamilton! We can pitch on gas and coffees and nuglets and great company and all that of course.

It was a damn good weekend! Great to see so many of you once again. I'm still gathering up my brains this morning. Thanks Nero for two great nights of music and for bringing everyone together. 2nd night especially was off the hook! Also thanks 40 Main for being great hosts.

Hey Luke, its no coincidence as I was going through something similar when I put that mix together. At least half the songs speak to that, in one way or another, even if its just a few strong lines in the lyrics. Hang in there man; I'm so glad these tunes can help. All that you are is all that you give. I love to see someone connect with the songs that move me most.

They're two friends of mine who I know from when I used to work summers up in Lake Of Bays.. Awesome heartfelt musicians and good dudes all around. They used to be in a band called Boyce's Road.. BR were a solid rock band. Josh the keyboardist in FatCats used to collaborate with them a fair bit. Then Matthew Page (brother of BNL's Steven Page) joined the band and they veered in the direction of power-pop. They recorded with Bob Lanois in Hamilton but it was a direction I couldn't really follow as much (although they gained a steady following and BR's definitely worth checking out). BR split up and now Bryan and Eric just do their own thing. www.princebrothersmusic.com I'm glad you asked! Oh and they're playing in Toronto: Friday, February 2, 2007 @ The Cameron House 484 Queen St. W. Toronto, Ont. w/ special guests

I'm sold! Think I'll grab a copy tonight.

I got 'em! I have a feeling that there is considerable skipping on those cds, which sucks, but I don't know how to fix it. Its not the cds, its the files themselves. The files have been violated electronically in many ways in the process of making their way to the final Cuts - since I don't know what the hell I'm doing really. I made #23 in August but I haven't gotten around to posting it online yet.. Will do in the next month or two though. More to come too! Kev's Cuts Vol. #21 1. Face The Sun (Africa) - Madlib 2. Montgomery Movement - The Montgomery Express 3. Dub Along - Lee Scratch Perry & The Upsetters 4. Lazy Woman - The Slackers 5. I'm Alone In The Wilderness - Culture 6. Mama Tried - The Grateful Dead 7. Fire Eyed Boy - Broken Social Scene 8. Dissect - Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 9. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams 10. Turn A Square - The Shins 11. Für Immer 16 - Stereo Total 12. Flash - The Sadies 13. You Gonna Quit Me Blues - The Silver Hearts 14. Funk On The Brain - DJ Greyboy 15. Khsidim Tants - The Klezmatics 16. Come On, Teacher - Joel Plaskett Emergency 17. Paul's Song - M. Ward 18. Every Man A Me Brethren - Studio One DJs 19. Barbarabatiri - Quantic Soul Orchestra 20. Soulful - The Apostles 21. Cyrandeiro - Cyro Baptista 22. Paradiso - Kokono Nr. 1 23. Survival Of The Freshest - The Poets of Rhythm Kev's Cuts Vol. #22 1. How Can You Live In The Northeast - Paul Simon 2. I Hate Love - Surprise Me Mr. Davis 3. U.B. Jesus - David Byrne 4. Animal Fat - Apostle of Hustle 5. You Ain't Goin Nowhere - Bob Dylan & The Band 6. Swimmers - Broken Social Scene 7. All That You Give - Cinematic Orchestra 8. Upon This Tidal Wave of Young Blood - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah 9. Desert Rose - Daniel Lanois 10. No Expectations - Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie 11. He Lays In the Reins - Iron & Wine / Calexico 12. Bastards - The Golden Dogs 13. One Life Away - M. Ward 14. Something For Chicago - KC Accidental 15. Mines Not A High Horse - The Shins 16. Woodpile - Hot Toddy 17. Jodel - Son Volt 18. You Were Wrong - Loose Fur 19. Melodias Populares Mexicana - Trio De Hawaii 20. Bees - Caribou 21. Don't Spook The Horse - Neil Young 22. Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed - Harry Manx Kev's Cuts Vol. #23 - Songs For The Sleepy Erotic 1. Two Worlds - Daniel Lanois 2. Born On The Cusp - American Analog Set 3. Barnowl - Caribou 4. Guilty Cubicles - Broken Social Scene 5. Burn Out - Cinematic Orchestra 6. The Ravine - The Sea & Cake 7. Gregory C. - Bill Frisell 8. Bad Timing - Jim O'Rourke 9. Love And Mathematics - Broken Social Scene 10. Pony - Annette Peacock 11. Beachy Head - Mechanical Me (Bonobo mix) 12. The Edge - David McCallum 13. Rossignol - The Sea & Cake 14. Sundust - Bill Frisell

Are you goin Jay?

I'm in.

happy bday dude, see you tomorrow in pbro! its also my friend downey's bday tonight and i think we're going to pjc then absinthe (motown night) in the hammer. maybe see you out on the town?

Or David Lee Roth.

Oops, I stand corrected.. And I *hate* folk music!

I wouldn't be surprised if it sold out.. At least the first one. I think there'll be lots of buzz about AoH in the next few weeks. Woolly Leaves is the side project (or maybe main project now) of one of the guys in The Deadly Snakes.