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Yeah but... but you are who you are. For example... I love Stars, but it kind of erks me that Torq (from Montreal) sings with a full on British accent a la Bernard Sumner- I still like the band quite a bit though. But come on.... I think people can easily spot and appreciate honesty - whether it be in lyrics, appearance or even singing/speaking accent. I find it very easy (but not always the case) to be turned off by someone who is 'fronting' or not being genuine. That being said - Gisto is kicking ass at what he's doing these days. From seeing him 10 years ago to the playing and writing he's doing now is definately a treat. But I don't think DJ was commenting on his writing, mind you. And they definately are a different band than 4 years ago. Ahhh... the benefit of being a collective!! Thanks for the review of Bonfire of course! I was wanting to know how it went. I'd definately like experience the vibe of a West coast festival as opposed to our Ontario and Eastern ones.

That happened to me a while back. It wound up having something to do with my IE cipher strength (not being 128-bit)... some kind of security issue I picked up somewhere. I wasn't able to fix it (without rebooting anyway)... but I downloaded another browser and I was able to access my hotmail.

Lots of fun. The heat almost got me... but we definately had a blast. Thanks to everyone who made it out! As mentioned, we're also playing at the beerfest on Saturday at 5:30.... but it's been sold out for a while. See y'all next time!

Take the time to spell your own name right Mike!!! Oh... and go see his show! Jefd

I just typed the same thing and realized it'd be easier to quote it. My thoughts exactly.

We watched the "Die Hippy Die" episode of South Park while actually at Lose yer Shoes. Amazing! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hippie,_Die

What?

She did... but then I never wound up seeing her again. If you come down early enough that night, it shouldn't be a problem getting in. If that's not an option, then we'll figure something else out.

Just heard from the bar that tickets are half gone already! If all the tickets sell.... there will be more sold at the door that night. After playing with Mike this weekend, we're both real excited to play this show!

Happy birthday again Mike!

We're on our way! Spades are on at 9, we're on at 10.

Fuckin hell. That happened to a friend of mine.... He was moving down to TO from T Bay... rented a UHAUL and he and his wife put everything they owned into it and drove down. Stopped along the way for a snack, climbed a hill to eat the snack, looked down at their UHAUL on fire, ran back down, lost everything, very minimal insurance. The best of thoughts and luck to you and your bandmates Jay.

HBO has officially confirmed that there will be a sixth season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. The new episodes will air beginning on September 9, 2007. Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, excited.

Apparently so... we only got on the bill a few days ago too. August 11th is BNB at the Toronto Beer Festival at Historic Fort York. It is sold out... so if you had a ticket already, you're in luck - we're on at 5:30. No ticket? Come to Rancho.

99 Ford Taurus Wagon. Fits my gear.

Burt Neilson Band Rancho Realxo Thursday August 9th $10 advance tickets - available at Rancho We'll miss him.... Mike Filipowitsch will be moving back to Thunder Bay in mid August to finish up his degree at Lakehead. So we figured we'd squeeze one more gig in. We'll have 100 tickets for sale as of Thursday, with a few more available at the door that night. This will be the last BNB show around these parts for a good while (Thunder Bay may see us sooner!) Come on out and help us send Mike on his way!!

PETER ELKAS + JAMES McKENTY & THE SPADES Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street , Ottawa http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com (613) 565-5030 Friday, August 3, 2007 (8pm) Tickets: $10.00 advance from http://www.TicketWeb.ca Age 19+

And Peter's birthday was the 25th. That IS wierd. Thanks Sean... See you Friday?

Happy birthday fellow leo!

Yo! July 20, 2007 - Dartmouth, NS Alderney Landing Peter Elkas Band opening for Joel Plaskett Emergency! Tickets: $15.00 TICKETS available at TICKETPRO, Grenlyph Computers,Halifax Forum, United Bookstore www.ticketpro.ca 1.888.311.9090 July 21, 2007 - Halifax, NS Ginger's - w. Yellow Jacket Avenger

Ah more... some good... some...not as good. Mike on stage with the Rheos in Antigonish. Trouble in Saskafunk... I believe Jer is deciding if destroying the radio is worth it or not. I don't think it survived.

Hey Mike! Happy Birthday! Mary started it, but you know I got a stash of gems. I don't know where this pic came from.

There's a great article on him in Rolling Stone this months as well.

That Sirius broadcast will be re-aired on July 10th at 7pm on Channel 85, The Iceberg too! Wish I had a radio to listen to it on. Nice pics Mary! Hope you had a good time down there... we sure did.