Random Channel Surfing

... when I said I would stop at 8 concerts. I blame Fabiana. I was all set to stay home and mourn my lack of loyalty towards my favourite band when she phoned to see if I wanted to join her--and I wouldn't have to pay her back! How could I say no? She's a temptress !! haha! In any case, Bedouin was, as always, A-fucking-MAZING! And their opening band was from Edmonton! They support local talent--how can I NOT adore them? Anyway, the above picture is of Fabs and Luls. Both these chickies (having attended all of the Bedouin shows in the city, haha!) were pulled onstage by Jay! It made my heart happy to see them up there! Especially since they literally haven't missed a single one of their shows and this show was phenomenal (though I hate to admit that the horn section almost stole the show...) During Bedouin's  Rudy  cover, these dudes played two of the wickedest solos I have ever heard (the only exceptions being Taylor Hawkins' solo at the Foos concert last March ...

There's no denying that I love going to concerts. If there's an indie or alternative band coming through town, I'm there. Practically all of my money goes towards concerts and I'm happy with the way I spend my money (though I'm not gonna lie, I'd love going to shows for FREE!) Last night, Pilot Speed  was playing at Edmonton's KDays (or rather Capital Ex... the gross new name that city counselors bestowed on the fair in '06) and my lovely Arkells (from Dine Alone Records) were opening for them. Of course, Fabs and Luls (who were taking their lil sis and friend) were going to this show, too and we made plans to meet up and enjoy the festivities... I mean, the music. So we're waiting for Arkells to start, a few members of the band (who are acquainted with Fabs and Luls) wave in our direction and smile.  Now, I gotta say that yesterday was also the first day that it was BOILING hot in the city. Like, +30 hot! That's why we were all a bit taken abac...

My soul is in need of some musíca and tomorrow, I am going to the Arkells featuring the Waking Eyes. I love MUZZAK! Anywhoodles, I miss seeing bands live. Janis' boyfriend's good friend is in a band... Apparently, all of my girls are meeting up at Dinwoodie Lounge  for one of their concerts... Yeah, I work. *Shakes fist* CURSE YOU, MOVIE GOERS! Anyway, I think a live show just might be what the doctor ordered. I'm getting my music-fix! Yay!

Worst news ever. My favourite band is basically disbanding (I take no joy in my pun!). I know that Pat will be touring with Black Lungs and all (who knows?? Maybe he'll become the permanent drummer for Black Lungs...), but a Pat-less Bedouin will definitely take some getting used to. I am so uber-frustrated. I do, however, take comfort in knowing that Bedouin Soundclash will continue making grade-A quality music that will never cease to inspire me. It's still shitty, though.

So Osheaga was WONDERFUL!! It took me a while to get inside the actual venue, BUT thx to the wonderful Dine Alone people, I finally got in. I handed out Sleepercar flyers (400 to be exact....), got a few papercuts, but overall, it wasn't too bad. I missed Sleepercar's set (Fudddgge!) but I could hear them from the Media/VIP tent. They of course played "A Broken Promise, " and I hummed along. Ah, wonderful, wonderfulness! I spent the entire time with my roommate, Marc, and his friend, David. 'Twas fun. Marc is the reason why I managed to get pics of the bands, haha! I am so short that I couldn't even see the stage. How sad. BUT, both he and David are over 5'11". OSHEAGA!! METRIC!! IGGY AND THE STOOGES! !  THE KILLERS!!   Anyway, when we got home, Paul was there, too!! (He was picking up his stuff before he left for France this morning) We had some last-minute roommate goodbyes, then went to bed. I can't believe I only have 11 days left here.... W...

I. Am. On. A. Guest. List. Yep.  Me. I am going to one of the coolest music festivals ever because I managed to snag a spot on the guest list. Eeeeeee!! I am uber-stoked! Thing is, I will most likely be by my lonesome... :( That kinda sucks but I won't mind too much... I hope.  How did I snag said-spot?? By supporting the world's best indie label: Dine Alone Records . Please check them out!! Their bands are sooo amazing. Don't believe me? Just check out this mini-list: Bedouin Soundclash , Sleepercar , Black Lungs , Attack in Black , Arkells , City and Colour ... and the list goes on. So Osheaga will most likely kick ASS! I will be witnessing the greatness of Sleepercar, Plants and Animals and Metric tomorrow!! (Oh, and the Killers, too but I am not too big a fan of theirs... but STILL!!) Knowing that Iggy and the Stooges will also be in my vicinity is very awesome, too. *SIGH* I am very excited.

I was in Toronto on Friday for the NXNE Dine Alone Showcase. Damn! Dine Alone music is the best in the world! Bar none.  So the day started off with me going to the bank because my damn access card wasn't working. Not fun. Then I went to the metro station near my house to go to the "Gare Central" to get to Toronto on the Via Rail train. The lady I asked really had no clue what she was saying, but was nice enough to give me a metro map. Yay, Montreal hospitality. They're so nice in this city! So anyway, I get on the metro and five hours later... I'm in Toronto at th is motel. It was so cheap and so nice and SO fucking close to everything. I literally walked to and from the concert. So I get to the El Mocambo and see Jay doing an interview (YAY!) as well as members from Moneen, Kenny and Hippy. It was damn hot, though, so I decide to walk across the street to the 7-Eleven (random observation: there's no 7-Elevens in Montreal... odd), and see seven shirtless du...