greasyfizeek

Probably barking up the same tree as all the other skanks, but if anyone has extras to Syracuse, looking for THREE. A case of Magic Hat to the very awesome person who has extras! Thanks! -greasy segaldini@gmail.com

Looking for info about Pop this year? Here's an article I wrote to get you started. Pop Mtl

I came in with some mixed opinions, but the last two days just blew my mind. The band is back in a big way, and Mike Gordon absolutely killed! That Sneakin Sally was a definite highlight among highlights.

truly my favourite venue in the world. see you there - except not in the maelstrom of 25,000 campers. i'll be 30 mins away at a campsite where i can dip my feet in the water and not have to listen to 19 yr old tweakers playing disco biscuits all night...

I'm a freelance writer, and rates do depend on what type of work it is. Per word rate applies mostly to general interest, trade magazines and newspapers. $1 a word is pretty solid. Definitely go high rather than seeming like a good guy who works for cheap. Sometimes for advertising and corporate, a flat fee is negotiated, and you should be charging approx. $30/hr, depending on how much work it is (if there's a lot of research for example, a flat fee may be a better idea). Some high-end corporate technical writers charge double that. If you have any questions reach my off list at adam@adamelliottsegal.com

I just recently used priceline (or my friend did to be exact) and we stayed at the Sheraton for $60US a night, plus service charges and exchange. It came to around 90 a night. Not really much around St Denis/Duluth (where I live in fact). You could also try the Sala Rossa music venue - I seem to recall they also have a few rooms in their hotel. http://www.casadelpopolo.com/contents/hotel

sounds great.

Have two tickets for Friday night in Toronto (Apr 17). Looking to trade for Saturday. Email me at segaldini@gmail.com Thanks!

Have a friend looking for Gorge tix. has Star lake to trade. will put you in touch. PM me if interested.

I have a friend looking for Gorge tickets - has Star Lake to trade. PM me if interested and I'll put you in touch.

I haven't received an email cancelling my order yet, but my CC hasn't been charged. Fun while it lasted! This bozo mistake probably caused a LOT of work for people at TB.

is it reserved everywhere at Red Rocks? They gave me Row 51. Never been there.

How was that even possible???! Just booked my tickets. Is it typical that TM will realize the mistake and cancel the order?

Mine! This came out in 2005. I wrote the script.

Couldn't disagree more. Plants and Animals put out a great album, but Kathleen's album is hands down Cdn album of the year, and by far more polished than her last two records.

Brendan Canning - Something for All of Us Fleet Foxes - Fleet Foxes Coldplay - Viva la Vida Wolf Parade - At Mount Zoomer Bob Dylan - Dylan and the Dead

Official Freedom Festival Afterparty at El Mocambo! All the way from BC: Redeye Empire (reggae/rock/ska) with guests. Doors at 10pm. $8 cover. Last show of their month long tour of North America! After playing venues such as House of Blues Orlando and Stubbs BBQ in Austin, Texas in support of 2007 Warped Tour headliners Pepper, Redeye Empire is excited to finally make their way to Toronto to the historic El Mocambo in support of their newly released album titled ‘The Diary Of Everett Miley’ in honor of their tour bus driver. www.myspace.com/redeye29records

Frog Puck. Pog Duck. Dog Rock. Skins and Needles. 40 Horses. 39 Ponies. Elbow Spank. Waterloo Chic. Overalls and Counting.

Future's Bakery and Cafe on Bloor.

I think you're probably talking about El Asador. Very tasty. On Bloor and Clinton, across the street from Clinton's Tavern.

I work in publishing, as well as being a freelancer. You should be working on a "query" letter, a 1 pg pitch of the book. That's what no manuscripts means. You want to tailor each pitch to the publishing house i.e. send it to appropriate editor, proper materials. You should research their website - it should list if they accept sample chapters. If so, include that with the query. You can also email someone at the press to get the information you need before sending the query. Queries vary. They are different for newspapers, magazines, book publishing, and film companinies. A really well-crafted and thought out query should take 2-4 weeks to write and go through several drafts. If a press is interested in your pitch, they will contact you and ask for the full manuscript. This is no guarantee they will publish your work. As for an agent, do your research. Each agent has slightly different guidelines. Some like email submissions; some don't. Some don't even accept unsolicited manuscripts. It's not essential to get an agent. As a first-time author, it's difficult. It's easier to try and publish yourself, and then get an agent after some success. I've read a stat that 80% of Canadian authors do not have an agent. Hope that helps. -greasy

it makes myspace seem tame and innocuous...

I totally forgot to add Dylan's Modern Times. Locally, Justin Rutledge's new album (alt-country) is quite good as well.

1. Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood 2. Sam Roberts - Chemical City Some other good ones: Hot Chip k-os Islands Amy Millan