It’s been a long time since I’ve raved about a band I’m into… well, online at least. From the first verse I heard, The Aggrolites hit home with me and I just fucking love that band! They bring traditional 1960s reggae with a blend of funk and soul like no other.
Once upon a time, I was a musician. Wait, that’s not how this story should begin. One thing I’m sure 99.9% of you don’t know about me is that I used to play drums. Not only did I play drums… Music, whether I was playing it or listening to it, was a huge part of my life. It surrounded everything I did. As things change and people grow up and apart, I sort of did the same with music. While I still spend 8-10 hours of my day listening, I haven’t picked up my sticks or a guitar in nearly 2 years. Ridiculous, I know. Tonight I spent 3 hours getting my hands back in shape and I must admit, it feels fucking great!
It’s been over 2 years since the first time I tore my face off listening to Tomorrow Come Today. Since then, Boysetsfire have been pretty quiet. I remember them playing one show in Toronto in the summer of 2003, but I think that was the only time they were up here in the past few years. Their online presence has been pretty dismal as well. Weird, right? Not really actually. You see, before the release of Tomorrow Come Today, BSF signed to Wind-Up Records (if you’re a friend of mine, you already know where…
Various sources are reporting that Matt Freeman of Rancid and Operation Ivy fame, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Truly sad news as Matt’s one of the greatest bassists of our time. Period. Hopefully, it was caught early enough that he can be treated and overcome this.
The Transplants (featuring Tim Armstrong of Rancid) were scheduled to play the Warped Tour kick-off show as the special guest headliners, but cancelled when they heard the news.
Suck.
Update: Tuesday, June 28 2005
From the Epitaph site…
Matt Freeman recently underwent a successful
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I’m pretty sure… this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!
March 30th was a sad day for the Fat Wreck Chords family as we learned about the passing of Derrick Plourde. Derrick played drums on the very first Fat release, Duh, and we consider him one of the founders of the label as well as a great friend. His profound talents can be heard on all of the early Lagwagon albums and also on recordings from Mad Caddies, The Ataris, and Bad Astronaut. Above all, Derrick was a great guy who will be sorely missed and will always remain a member of the Fat family.
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I never thought I’d get the chance to see a living legend live. I mean, the bands/artists most of us listen to that shaped genres are long gone. Last Tuesday I saw Toots And The Maytals at Lee’s Palace.
Reggae music hits this nerve that no other has. I can’t quite put my finger on it. I think it’s somewhere between the honesty and sincerity that can be clearly heard in every word of an old reggae album. It’s genuine. Those dudes were playing music because they absolutely loved it. They meant every word…
Who knew? I went and checked out Bedouin Soundclash last Saturday when they played at Lee’s Palace in Toronto. I was surprised to find that an alarming amount of college jocks would be in attendance. Not that I have anything against jocks… ok, maybe a little left-over hate from high school. I just didn’t expect to see dudes in kakis at a Bedouin Soundclash show.
The show, in my opinion, was quite disappointing. I’ve been pretty into BC for the past few months, listening to them on a regular basis. I find they’re good…
Last Fall I saw The Suicide Machines in Toronto for the 9th time. They played a killer mix of old and new in what can be best described as a ‘best of’ collection. A few times between songs, Jay (singer) mentioned how grateful they were that so many people had come out as it’ll be the last time they’ll be around for quite some time. I though for sure they were done after the tour.
When I was at HMV yesterday picking up the John Butler Trio album that finally got released in…
For whatever reason, Ben Folds has recorded a cover of Dr. Dre‘s Bitches Ain’t Shit which was released on his Chronic album and featured Snoop Dogg. Maybe he was inspired by Gourds‘ cover of Gin & Juice? Whatever the reason, this is pure gold!
Have a listen! (windows media player required)
The track will [apparently] be released on a limited vinyl pressing as well as being available on iTunes.
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