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Rather b-sides

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:01:48 +0000

As per usual, The Verve is kicking my ass.

The new single, “Rather Be,” contains two b-sides that could easily have fit alongside anything else on the new album, Forth. “All Night Long” is a dreamy ethereal jam, and “Major Force” is a wall of f*cking sound!

Unfortunately, neither b-side is available on CD. They are on the 7″ vinyl only.

Fortunately, however, both tracks are available on the “Rather Be” EP on iTunes.

That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.

I’ve loved The Verve ever since Urban Hymns in 1997. If they ever come to Vancouver, I will call out the big guns to help me get tickets: my fake ex-wife Ronda! She is a Ticketmaster pro! 6th row or better!

She met me, and she’s still coming back!

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:56:32 +0000

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Kathleen Edwards is coming back to Vancouver! And yours truly has tickets!

I met Kathleen after her fierce, ROCKING show at Richards on Richards back in the summer (there is a picture of the two of us, but I look SUPER MEGA OBESE in that photo next to her tiny self, and so it will never see the light of day). She is sweet as pie and gorgeous in person. (Although… in a rather awkward moment, I put my arm around her, and she winced as if praying for security to wander by.)

Friday, January 16th. The Rio on Broadway. $25.

I’ll be there!

End of the tour

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:43:14 +0000

After more than two weeks on the road, stretching from Toronto to Vancouver and back again, The Darcys are back home. We here at 14 Giants congratulate the boys on a job well done. Above is a brand new Holga shot of their gear, snapped at Cafe Deux Soleils in Vancouver on November 07, 2008.

Do Darcys dream of electric sheep?

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:07:56 +0000

(photo: The Darcys)

And if so, do the sheep have electric guitar strings?

Even The Darcys need to sleep sometimes. And given the trouble that’s befallen them in the past couple of days, I’d say they’ve earned it.

Sleep lightly well, my friends!

Bourbon-soaked memories

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:36:59 +0000

Oh how long ago November 5th seems!

Last night the boys burned up the stage in Saskatoon with The Bicycles. I’m sure the house was on fi-yah!

Only one more date left on the tour: Saturday night in Sault St. Marie, Ontario!

We (my unpaid interns and I) couldn’t be prouder.

[sniff]

Please Fatty, don’t hurt ‘em

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:47:14 +0000

I’m toying with the idea of purchasing an iMac next year. I think it’s high time I began my music career and started working on some GarageBand demos.

Dream big, kids.

Dream big.

Continental drift

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:52:24 +0000

My 2009 is shaping up. Continents are starting to move. Stars aligning and all that. It’s looking pretty scary right now. Charlie Brown and the football. I may go “batshit crazy.” Even though I already am.

I’d be updating 14G Radio right now, but the free trial of my FTP program expired and now - even though I’ve got a new freeware version - I have no clue how to connect it to my web host. This may take some time. Pity: I have an awesome 80s lineup for you. Who doesn’t love extended Rick Astley mixes?

I should have new Holga shots later tomorrow. Yes, of The Darcys! E-X-C-I-T-I-N-G!

Speaking of, The Darcys have now spent every moment of the past two weeks together in a van and may or may not be going insane.

(photo: The Darcys)

It’s Charlie Manson and Hard Core Logo rolled up in one.

I like it!

“So are you, like, ON TOUR with The Darcys?”

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:20:16 +0000

(photo: The Darcys)

I was asked that question a few times at Cafe Deux Soleils last week. And I died a little inside each time.

“No,” I replied. “I’m not. [sniff] Now, if you’ll excuse me, my face seems to be leaking.”

Anyway, that’s Wes pictured above, live at CJSW in Calgary.

After two weeks on the road, The Darcys are well on their way home - they’re expected to arrive back in Toronto on the 16th. But before that happens, they’ve got more shows to do! Tomorrow night: Saskatoon!

It wasn’t ALL fun and games

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:59:55 +0000

(photo: The Darcys)

There was work to be done too!

The Darcys spent a good deal of their time in Vancouver holed up at a recording studio working on some new stuff. Above, you can see a photo Kirby took with his iPhone. That’s Mike and Jason at the piano.

Calgary again tonight! Vern’s! Go!

Protected: “Run with us…”

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:15:11 +0000