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Halifax indie-rock outfit Dog Day has released a video for single Rome, taken from the band’s acclaimed album, Concentration (Outside Music, 2009).
Following Dog Day member Nancy Urich’s dreamlike journey after a car crash, the clip features thrift store props, deranged villagers, a shadowy lizard-man, and a cameo from Smith and Urich’s dog, Woofy.
The video was directed by Dog Day’s Seth Smith and stars the entire band: Smith, Urich, Crystal Thili and Rob Shedden.
Collective releases L.A.M.E. magazine
On Friday, June 18, Moncton’s The Manhattan will play host to the TBA Collective releasing the first in a five-part magazine series entitled L.A.M.E (Local Arts, Music and Eccentricities).
The ‘zine is a colour booklet filled with local artist profiles as well as DIY information for musicians and artists. The magazine, with support from Broken Coast printing, is designed with the hopes of inspiring others in the community to up their creativity and try new things. The event will be jam-packed with exhibited works from eight visual artists, live art and, for the first time, the collective will bring live projected illustration to one of their events.
The night also includes musical performances from “wacky band” Something Delicious, the debut of instrumental outfit QuoteUnquoteOnHiatus and the unique jazz-rock instrumental sounds of Les Païens.
The Manhattan will be transformed into a canvas for the event, as every corner will play its part in a gallery of sorts, the stage will hold live musical performances while live digital art from Jordy Jeppeson is projected on stage. Offstage there will be a space for two live artists; head of Fredericton art and music collective FeelsGood Jon Dennis and Moncton-based TBA Collective artist Pascal Leo Cormier will intertwine their creations onto one another’s canvas. Also from FeelsGood is photographer Mike Erb, who takes on a vast array of styles. The walls will be filled with works from these visual artists and others.
TBA Collective’s initiative is to promote emerging artists from the Greater Moncton community and expose artists to demographics they have yet to tap.
Buck 65 celebrates 20 years in music with DVD
The year 2010 is a milestone in the life and career of Rich Terfry. It marks 20 years of the music and persona of Buck 65.
To commemorate the achievement, Buck 65 is set to release his first-ever DVD titled The Lost Tapes on Tuesday, June 8. Also, over the next five months, a series of four-song mini-albums will be released digitally, culminating into a 20-song physical release in the fall. Buck 65 – 20 Odd Years: Volume 1 – Avant will be included with the DVD as a bonus CD.
“The last twenty years of my life have been stranger and more amazing than I could have imagined. Hip hop glory and heartbreak! In 2010, I’ll be taking a look back and forging ahead with 20 Odd Years,” Buck 65 said in a press release.
Loosely based on a true story, The Lost Tapes is a one-hour film that hinges on the true-life theft of videotapes that were stolen from a church during a Buck 65 show in April of 2008. It offers a fan’s perspective of Buck 65 behind the scenes and on stage during the Situation tour, featuring performances, interviews and skits by Buck 65, Paul ‘Skratch Bastid’ Murphy, Cadence Weapon and others. Behind the camera is award winning Canadian director, Christopher Mills.
The volumes of Buck 65 – 20 Odd Years will be Terfry’s first releases as Buck 65 since taking the job as host for CBC Radio 2’s daily show, Drive. It will feature multiple guest performances including Gord Downie, Jenn Grant, Meaghan Smith, John Southworth, Gentleman Reg and many other notable names.
The track listing for Volume 1 is:
1. Gee Whiz (w/ Nick Thorburn)
2. Who By Fire (w/ Jenn Grant)
3. Superstars Don’t Love (w/ Jorun)
4. Red-Eyed Son (w/ Coral Osborne)
Atlantic Standards hosts Kitchen Party
Warner Music Canada’s Atlantic rep John Poirier has done it again. After a successful run of albums featuring east coast music under the Atlantic Standards banner, Poirier has assembled the latest batch of tunes to make up a new album, Kitchen Party (Warner/Rhino). The album is set to be released June 29.
According to a press release from Poirier, “Everything you need for a successful kitchen party is included on Atlantic Standards: Kitchen Party. Catchy sing-alongs are provided by world renowned artists Great Big Sea, The Barra MacNeils, Rawlins Cross, The Fables, The Irish Descendants, Shanneyganock and The Navigators. We guarantee that you will not be able to stop dancing when you hear the critically acclaimed instrumental prowess of The Rankins, Vishtèn, Gillian Boucher, Samantha Robichaud, Fleur Mainville, Chrissy Crowley and Natalie MacMaster.”
Here is the track list for Atlantic Standards – Kitchen Party:
1. The Rankins – Christy Campbell Medley
2. Great Big Sea – Mari-Mac
3. Fleur Mainville – Whole On It
4. Rawlins Cross – Colleen
5. Samantha Robichaud – Musical Preacher
6. The Barra MacNeils – Coaltown Road
7. Gillian Boucher – Reel Hot
8. Shanneyganock – Courtin’ In The Kitchen
9. Vishtèn – Shédiac Bridge
10. The Navigators – Donald MacGallivry
11. Natalie MacMaster – Gramma
12. The Fables – As I Roved Out
13. Chrissy Crowley – The Chisholm Influence
14. The Irish Descendants – Barrett’s Privateers
