I saw BSS last night at Sound Academy. Let me start by saying...I DISLIKE Sound Academy. As a venue I just think it sucks...I could insert a few reason but really...why bother?
Broken Social Scene was awesome as usual, but not a spectacular show by them...like the show a couple years ago on Olympic Island.
Oh well....still heart them.
Broken Social Scene - 7/4 Shoreline
Applications learned today:
- twitter
-twitter feed
- added Elbo.ws top 10 artist gadget to my blog
Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Learning
I am gonna try and use this space to promote new learnings for myself...good idea huh!?
So I know about this site, have visited this site more frequently recently...time to learn how to use it effectively...I think there is alot you can do with it!
http://hypem.com
It's called the Hype Machine. It's a music site...good. It has all kinds of cutting edge tracks and artists...good. Now...I just need to figure out how it works. Shouldn't take long, and then I'll report back on my findings...fingers crossed this tool is wicked, AND I can somehow implement it into my BLOG.
Ryan Adams
My favourite rock artist of all time. It used to be Counting Crows, and in retrospect they will always be my 'favourite' band...but nowadays I can listen to Ryan Adams over and over and over...obviously if you know me there are a million other bands I'm listening too...but Ryan sticks out!
Previously Ryan was going down a rough road in his life...alcohol, drugs...this video is what he started to look like....very gruff and secretive.
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Let it ride (Letterman)
And a few years later...all cleaned up and promoting their new album 'Cardinology'.
Here he is in 2008:
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals - Fix it
Ryan Adams has many different albums, under many different names...Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. I challenge you to go out and listen/buy some of his albums. It will change your life...well ok...at least your listening patterns.
I get to go see him and the Cardinals open for Oasis in London Ontario soon Dec 15, 2008 to be exact...so stoked!
Everyday Checklist:
- GYM
- Winter Tires
- Oil Change
- Drink
Simple really...
Monday, November 17, 2008
One Million Acts of Green
Ok, so I was in charge of strategically managing the site build of http://www.onemillionactsofgreen.com
This website is a challenge to Canadians to commit to 1 million acts of green. ie. use more energy efficient lightbulbs rather than the old school bulbs, or turn the water off when you brush your teeth. It was a partnership between Cisco, CBC, Deloitte, and Ogilvy. My company Empirical designed it and built all of the code and such.
It was a pretty challenging project, but I really like the way it turned out. We are about a month and a half into the program and already at 30%. Check it out and let me know what you think, all comments welcome...
It's green, it's mean! Go do your part!!!!
This website is a challenge to Canadians to commit to 1 million acts of green. ie. use more energy efficient lightbulbs rather than the old school bulbs, or turn the water off when you brush your teeth. It was a partnership between Cisco, CBC, Deloitte, and Ogilvy. My company Empirical designed it and built all of the code and such.
It was a pretty challenging project, but I really like the way it turned out. We are about a month and a half into the program and already at 30%. Check it out and let me know what you think, all comments welcome...
It's green, it's mean! Go do your part!!!!
Change...
It's like a billion years later...I am gonna try and put my thoughts here again. C'mon MOTIVATION!
Monday, November 19, 2007
I'm BACK!
K so this is way harder to keep updated.
Today, just a site to remember if you wanna see South Park...any episode...any time....and FREE. I'm all about free right now, well ok....always! I'll speak more on that later.
Anyways, here is the link.
http://www.southparkzone.com
Today, just a site to remember if you wanna see South Park...any episode...any time....and FREE. I'm all about free right now, well ok....always! I'll speak more on that later.
Anyways, here is the link.
http://www.southparkzone.com
Thursday, September 13, 2007
three
WOW, this is a bitch to keep updated!
So last time I was sick, and I was on my way to see 'We Are Scientists' perform at Lee's Palace (so dingy...ILOVE IT!). The show f'ing rocked as per usual. These guys kill it live and they are funny as hell. They played alot of new songs along with the classics. I think I have pictures here somewhere....or actually...I know! They are on someone elses camera! Ok maybe some pictures in the future, future, futuretureturetureture....
Ok so on to last weekend. I spent the weekend on Toronto Island with some friends for 2007 V-Fest. It was ok. I say that because I just know a better festival could have been put on...I mean the venue is killer.
Things to improve:
- better lineup
- better food and drink distribution
- better schedule (this schedule was just horrible!)
Smashing Pumpkins headlined day 2 and obs killed it. Bjork is weird but totally a performer. I enjoyed seeing her, even if it was sleepy eyed on the way to the fairy. I just wanted to hear my song 'Army of One', which I did. Me happy. The Killers also played and did their big stage show thing.
Biggest Regret: Not taking enough pictures.
Day 2 was the best: Tokyo Police Club, Stars, Metric, Killers, Smashing Pumpkins
Day 1 was the DANCE day: K-OS, MIA, Matt Costa, Kid Koala, Interpol, Bjork
Here are some pics:
Dragonette - These guys are like a poppier, friendlier Metric
Paolo Nutini - Is aaaaaaaight
M.I.A. - So sick....road runna, road runna! she invited over 100 peeps on stage...gonna try and get the video up later!
Hands down...MIA stole the show. This song is called 'Bird Flu'...know why? CAUSE THE BEAT IS SICK!!!!
Hmmmm, ok so this week I saw City & Colour on Tuesday at Danforth Music Hall. This is Dallas Green from a hard rock band called 'Alexisonfire', ya see....CITY.....and....COLOUR....get it!? Anyways, he has a solo project called 'City & Colour'. It's basically him and an accoustic guitar. This show ended up a little differently then just Dallas and said guitar. In fact most songs were done electrically and rearranged. Dallas was backed by a couple of the members from opening band 'Attack in Black'....who were also pretty decent.
My favourite song lately 'Sam Malone'. This was shot at a concert I was at a few years ago, at Harbourfront Centre. Simply amazing show...
Ok then the next night Wednesday, it was off to see 'Girl Talk' at the Phoenix. This guy is pretty much a DJ that gives me heartburn haha. He mixes rock with reggae, hip hop...whateves. It was really good, but I just wasn't in a dancing mood. Plus...it was literally hot as hell. Like I think I died 3 times in there! Here's what Girl Talk is like (from Coachella 2007)...
Anyways, this was a big update since I have been hella busy this past week. I'm gonna try and stick to short daily posts going forward...this should last about a day.
Oh and can't wait for Saturday morning...interlocking bricks with the boys...shoot me!
aw
PS - You can tell I'm a music geek huh!?
PPS - Music is the medicine of the breaking heart. ~Leigh Hunt
PPPS - I just downloaded the new 'Motion City Soundtrack' album 'Even if it kills me'....and to my disappointment...I'm not feeling it. I love these guys, so hopefully after a few more listens I get a change of heart :(
So last time I was sick, and I was on my way to see 'We Are Scientists' perform at Lee's Palace (so dingy...ILOVE IT!). The show f'ing rocked as per usual. These guys kill it live and they are funny as hell. They played alot of new songs along with the classics. I think I have pictures here somewhere....or actually...I know! They are on someone elses camera! Ok maybe some pictures in the future, future, futuretureturetureture....
Ok so on to last weekend. I spent the weekend on Toronto Island with some friends for 2007 V-Fest. It was ok. I say that because I just know a better festival could have been put on...I mean the venue is killer.
Things to improve:
- better lineup
- better food and drink distribution
- better schedule (this schedule was just horrible!)
Smashing Pumpkins headlined day 2 and obs killed it. Bjork is weird but totally a performer. I enjoyed seeing her, even if it was sleepy eyed on the way to the fairy. I just wanted to hear my song 'Army of One', which I did. Me happy. The Killers also played and did their big stage show thing.
Biggest Regret: Not taking enough pictures.
Day 2 was the best: Tokyo Police Club, Stars, Metric, Killers, Smashing Pumpkins
Day 1 was the DANCE day: K-OS, MIA, Matt Costa, Kid Koala, Interpol, Bjork
Here are some pics:
Dragonette - These guys are like a poppier, friendlier Metric
Paolo Nutini - Is aaaaaaaight
M.I.A. - So sick....road runna, road runna! she invited over 100 peeps on stage...gonna try and get the video up later!Hands down...MIA stole the show. This song is called 'Bird Flu'...know why? CAUSE THE BEAT IS SICK!!!!
Hmmmm, ok so this week I saw City & Colour on Tuesday at Danforth Music Hall. This is Dallas Green from a hard rock band called 'Alexisonfire', ya see....CITY.....and....COLOUR....get it!? Anyways, he has a solo project called 'City & Colour'. It's basically him and an accoustic guitar. This show ended up a little differently then just Dallas and said guitar. In fact most songs were done electrically and rearranged. Dallas was backed by a couple of the members from opening band 'Attack in Black'....who were also pretty decent.
My favourite song lately 'Sam Malone'. This was shot at a concert I was at a few years ago, at Harbourfront Centre. Simply amazing show...
Ok then the next night Wednesday, it was off to see 'Girl Talk' at the Phoenix. This guy is pretty much a DJ that gives me heartburn haha. He mixes rock with reggae, hip hop...whateves. It was really good, but I just wasn't in a dancing mood. Plus...it was literally hot as hell. Like I think I died 3 times in there! Here's what Girl Talk is like (from Coachella 2007)...
Anyways, this was a big update since I have been hella busy this past week. I'm gonna try and stick to short daily posts going forward...this should last about a day.
Oh and can't wait for Saturday morning...interlocking bricks with the boys...shoot me!
aw
PS - You can tell I'm a music geek huh!?
PPS - Music is the medicine of the breaking heart. ~Leigh Hunt
PPPS - I just downloaded the new 'Motion City Soundtrack' album 'Even if it kills me'....and to my disappointment...I'm not feeling it. I love these guys, so hopefully after a few more listens I get a change of heart :(
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