Ink Realm

Tonight on Live Underground I spoke to Neil & Mark from Ink Realm. We spoke about what it's like being a 2 piece band, doing all the work & instruments yourself. Hear the interview & their song here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/inkrealm

Alice Stops Time Planning A Music Video

Tonight I interviewed Tyler Dempsey of Alice Stops Time on Live Underground. They're shooting a music video for their song Heaven Or Hollywood, you could be a part of it! Keep checking their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/alicestopstime for up dates on where & when they're looking for extras. Here's the interview:

If you want to download their song Heaven Or Hollywood you can do so here: http://alicestopstime1.bandcamp.com/

Neil In Heels

Today Cub Carson, Rob Daniels & I as well as our bros at sis station Z sported ladies heels to "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes." I think I can safely say I had the strut down the best, the other gents were struggling to keep balance haha. But I can honestly say that after wearing the shoes for about an hour or so, my feet friggin' kill! Anywho they're still taking donations for the YWCA Turning Points Program and you can do so at www.halifaxwalkamile.com

For those who missed out, here's a shot of me in heels (Thanks to Bev Keddy for the pic/proof).

Time for A Rant!

OK, so one of my biggest pet peeves about this new age of social networking is that it makes everyone think they know everything about anything and feel that their opinion, regardless how misguided or ignorant, is one that everyone shares and thus must be publicly broadcasted. Example: There are groups, events and fan pages on Facebook, generally created to promote something or get awareness out about a particular group/organization/business. So when someone doesn't like or agree with something on that group they feel the need to make posts on that page complaining.

I'm a firm believer if you ever have a complaint, you should address it personally & directly to the person in charge of what you're complaining about. To do so on a public page dedicated to fans of that page is NOT the place to do so. I've seen it so many times on an event page, people s**ting on how bad the event is, on groups complaining about services and so forth. Simple solution; if you don't like that event, don't go. If you don't like an organization/business/group don't be a part of it, don't buy what they're selling, don't pay any attention to it.

It's kind of disturbing when you think of how negative people have become... or if there was always this much negativity, it's too easy to make it public now. If you don't like something, fine don't like it, but don't hate on people who do. If someone has worked hard to create something, what gives you the right to bash them publicly in front of people who like what they have created? All I get out of something like that is that you're a small individual seeking attention, rather then approaching something in a rational and adult manner you've chosen the method that is.... well, the best way I can describe it is "A D**k Move."

So I'm a little disgusted by what dysfunction social networking has created, making it seem that this behaviour is acceptable. I'm a little concerned for the future, I think we all need to keep the BS to ourselves, try a positive outlook on life, less criticism and maybe we can all co-exist peacefully.

Thus conclude todays rant. For sticking through the whole thing, how about some angsty Canadian punk that seems topical:

Iron Maiden vs. Metallica

Recently Metallica won a voter poll best Metal band award through Karrang! and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson felt the need to state that Maiden is better then Metallica. As a metal fan it's a tough call. Through high school I enjoyed learning songs by both for different reasons. Metallica is definitely the heavier band, but Maiden came up with great melodic licks over the years. Both have had some great records and some not so great records. I saw Maiden in Ottawa & Montreal of their 2010 Final Frontier tour, they were as amazing as I'd expected they would be live. I will see Metallica this summer here in Halifax. I suppose I will reserve judgment until then. However, not a fan of Bruce's cocky attitude, but then it wouldn't be metal or rock without some boastful front man. Gents, you both kick ass! Let's leave it at that.

The Pack A.D.

I wanna take this moment to tell you about a kick ass show going on tonight at the Seahorse. It's the Pack A.D. from BC. Kick ass 2 piece, female indie rock/blues band. I've seen them play many times, they are visually entertaining and rock hard. Good to party with too FYI. So drop in tonight to check them out. Here's a taste of what you can expect.

More info on the show here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200642129979019&ref=ts