If someone out there really loves what we try to do here at the ol' D, or loves me personally, you'll get me a new apartment with a phone line, and then hook up the internet, so that I could avoid the daily hassle of using extremely sub-standard public library computers and really up the blood-pressure levels. Those who are regulars here(all five of you) know that this isn't the first time I've had no choice but to vent my spleen over this most pressing of issues.
I'm extremely dedicated to you, the loyal reader, in order to submit myself to public life like this. You owe us. Just kidding. It does suck using these computers though.
Some confirmed acts appearing at this year's edition of Worshipfest(August 6-8, Nepean Equestrian Park - 401 Corkstown Rd., Ottawa): rappers John Reuben and T-Bone(tha BONE!!), pop starlet Jaci Velasquez(she's hot), local favourites Midday Blackout(worth watching, believe us), and - this was just was confirmed - Mars Ill, who will make their first appearance in the nation's capital...heck, it might be their first appearance in the nation. One of the best hiphop acts out there are COMING! I'm really excited. The official festival website has the entire lineup and schedules etc etc etc.
Mars Ill are coming! Man! So stoked!
In some other quality-hiphop news, Pigeon John is hitting the road with Ill Harmonics, who're promoting their upcoming album Monkey Business; Harmonics have apparently added a live drummer, so check that out. The dates are as follows:
5/4 Wichita, KS
5/5 Friendswood, TX
5/6 McAllen, TX
5/8 Houston, TX
5/9 Dell City, OK
5/12 Alexandria, LA
5/13 Woodlands, TX
5/16 Crosby, TX
5/19 Springfield, MO
5/21 Greely, CO
5/23 Clovis, NM
5/30 Phoenix, AZ
6/10 Minneapolis, MN
6/11 Cedar Rapids, IA
6/12 Ottawa, KS
6/15 Wilmington, OH
6/16 Canton, OH
That Ottawa date on June 12th had me really excited, til I realized it was Ottawa, KANSAS. BOOOOOOOOO!!
Josiah have posted another track from their upcoming album online over here; song's called 'This Is The New War'.
Fear Before the March of Flames' second album will be out September 7th on Equal Vision Records. No title yet, but this too shall come. Easy does it. [OGS]
Essential listening for May 3rd(day before Comeback Kid live!!) is Fighting Jacks' debut album The Dying Art of Life; it came out last year on Tooth and Nail and was promptly forgotten about, but it's a good rock and roll record. The vocal similarities to Eve 6 are disconcerting, but it's really a good listen.
This warms the heart:
LABEL AND BAND ATTEND SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY AT YOUTH CENTER AND ARE HONORED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
"Sub City Records and the band Thrice were on hand Wed, April 28, 2004 for the first ever Sub City / Thrice Scholarship award ceremony at A Place Called Home youth center in the heart of South Central Los Angeles.
The scholarship was established as a result of monetary contributions from Thrice and Sub City Records. Thrice's release "The Illusion of Safet"y on Sub City Records, donates a portion of every CD sale to the youth center. To date the release has generated over $57,000 in donations from the band and label. The scholarship enables six students from A Place Called Home to have a year of professional music theory and performance lessons.
Events took place outdoors late afternoon at the center's north playground. Upon arrival at the site, a playground full of youth center children and staff greeted Thrice and Sub City Records.
The program began with an introduction from A Place Called Home's music director Charyn Harris. She thanked Thrice and Sub City for their partnership with A Place Called Home and presented both with an appreciation plaque from the youth center. Sub City Records president Louis Posen then presented A Place Called Home and Thrice each with a plaque commemorating 100,000 SoundScan of "The Illusion of Safety." The six scholarship recipients Javier Maldonado, Efrain Guerrero, Stephanie Delgado, Marisela Medina, Eric Cruz, and Sydney Ward were announced and given their certificates. Following the scholarship awards, a representative from Rep. Jan Perry's office honored Sub City and Thrice with a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles.
Immediately after the presentations, A Place Called Home student band No Act performed for the audience of students and staff, Hopeless / Sub City Records staff and Thrice. All three members were scholarship recipients. No Act's set was then followed with very special acoustic performance from Thrice that included a cover of Elvis Costello's "Radio Radio."
The afternoon ended with a reception where youth center children were given the opportunity to hang out with the Thrice and receive autographs."
Check this out: Subcity
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Before I forget: Finger Eleven will be in Ottawa June 7th with openers No Motiv, and I was really excited til I remembered that on my dresser at home sits a ticket for Unearth and Burnt By The Sun - on June 7th. Bummer!
Posted by mike at May 3, 2004 05:57 PM