Saturday, June 03, 2006
Tickets on sale today!
To quote BennieP:
Oh, and we had a great time in Truro, as per usual. We even managed to get lost again.
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To quote BennieP:
Gigantic Entertainment is proud to present the first installment of the
Rogers' “Flip the Switch” festival on August 14; a day-long alternative music
extravaganza at the Alderney Landing Events Plaza on the Dartmouth
Waterfront. California punk pioneers NOFX headline the festival in their
first appearance in Atlantic Canada since the early 1990s. They will be
joined by Florida's Against Me!, Ontario's Protest the Hero, Hostage Life
and the Cancer Bats, and Montreal's The Gorgeous. There will also be a
side stage featuring locals Dean Malenkos, Risky Business, the Letter
Unfolds, Hope and the Hold.
Tickets for this all-ages event are $28+applicable service fees and go on
sale Saturday, June 3rd @ 9am through Tickets Atlantic. They are
available at participating Superstores, the Ticket Atlantic box office in
the Halifax Metro Centre, by phone @ (902) 451-1221 and at
www.ticketatlantic.com. Gates open at 4pm and the show runs rain or
shine. This is a general admission show with limited unreserved seating.
NOFX was formed in LA back in 1983 and has released 10 studio full
lengths, about 6 EPs, and a metric ton of 7”s. They’ve somehow managed to
sell over 6 million records worldwide, which is an unprecedented feat for
an independent band. They’re true pioneers of the genre as they’ve toured
all but one continent (no Antarctica yet, sorry), and insisted on holding
true to their punk ethics. No band has achieved more success
independently, and no band has turned down major labels and MTV more
often. Although they’re reluctant to admit it, they’re musically
influenced by bands like Bad Religion, Misfits, RKL, etc. At least they
were back in the day, now they do all the influencing. After years of
working with mega-indie Epitaph, the band switched to Fat Mike’s own
imprint. Thus began 2003’s War On Errorism, one of their most successful
releases yet, and a record that catapulted the band into the mainstream of
political press: Newsweek, CNN, NY Times, etc. Next up for the band is
the 6-song CDEP Never Trust A Hippie (uhhh, definitely see record cover
for explanation). It’s just a taste of what’s to come from the skate-punk
kings as they have a new full length, Wolves In Wolves’ Clothing coming
April ’06. Then they headline Warped Tour.
Fat Mike – Vocals & Bass
Smelly – Drums
Melvin – Guitar
El Hefe – Guitar & Trumpet
Oh, and we had a great time in Truro, as per usual. We even managed to get lost again.
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Thursday, March 09, 2006
What in the hell is this? The Hold blog? Wow. What have we done since last time? A lot. Not much.
There's a DIVORCE party coming up. A showace.
We're playing a North by North End show at the One World Cafe on St. Patrick's Day.
Attack Mode, Bed Bad, and Gilbert Switzer are also playing. It's early, so you can pretend to be Irish later.
There's also a DIVORCE marriage coming up.
April 5.
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There's a DIVORCE party coming up. A showace.
We're playing a North by North End show at the One World Cafe on St. Patrick's Day.
Attack Mode, Bed Bad, and Gilbert Switzer are also playing. It's early, so you can pretend to be Irish later.
There's also a DIVORCE marriage coming up.
April 5.
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Monday, November 21, 2005
We got back from tour and we went back to work.
We recorded again.
KC and I went on tour with the "pop band" we're in.
Now, Christian is on tour with the "indie band" he's in.
We have some shows coming up when he gets back.
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We recorded again.
KC and I went on tour with the "pop band" we're in.
Now, Christian is on tour with the "indie band" he's in.
We have some shows coming up when he gets back.
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Thursday, September 08, 2005
The Dome Tour
This trip turned out to be quite an experience. Every show was a different world, and each day was a dream...
The jock pits in Sherbrooke were fun. Our set was loose but soulful. It was a good start. A fraternity of Phys Ed students rented the bar out for their frosh and we were supposed to entertain this event. It turned out to be quite a bash. A few punks intermingled with the main core of ignorant students and threw down for our set. I was told a live goat was being brought out but this did not happen. Honestly I'm glad it didn't, because they would have slaughtered it in their drunken states.
In Montreal we played above an anarchist book store in this super small room. We moved all the chairs and couches (that were there for meetings) out on the deck and into another room and set up our gear. I felt excited to play in this environment. The room filled up by the time the first chord of the first band was hit. Desperate Living, they were a band with a thrashy Black Sabbath sound and hardcore vocals. I liked them very much. We went up and ripped through some songs, then the cops arrived. Eventually the piggies left and we finished our set. The situation and us left about 10 minutes for the last band to be play before closing. The band was Jaws of Life and they are an very fast and aggressive hc punk band. Great set.
We played with Global Holocaust in Three Rivers. This was an extremely fun crust event. The Hold fit in quite well and all the bands were intense and nasty. The bar was dark and dingy and every one was messed up and dancing and shouting up a storm. Me, knowing only english made it difficult to really get to know anyone there but it really didn't matter, because everyone there seemed really positive. Good night.
We recorded a set for a radio show on CIUT in Toronto and did an interview. I assume we sounded moronic for the most part, my brain wasn't entirely functional at this point. I appreciated the questions Stephe asked and his general dedication to punk music. Hopefully we had worthwhile stuff to contribute.
Our next show was in the Market area of Toronto and it was called Planet Kensington. This was as punk rock as you could get. It was another one of those holes in the wall that smelled distinctly of human waste. It was more potent than usual but hey, I'm used to this reek. The show was very intimate and loud. The first band started with Negative Approach, I was feeling it. They proved to be good straight up hardcore. Everything felt natural to me when we got up there. I felt we really delivered and the feeling definitely seemed mutual. It was too bad that after such a rad event, Chik put a dent in the rental van by hitting a pole, with Crystal's guidance. We were bummed but the shows must go on.
The next day we headed for Hamilton. The night before, after the show we all spit up so we had to reassemble ourselves in Steel City. Crystal met up with her mother and step dad (who are truckers from the states) after the show at the planet and hit some motel somewhere, Christ left for dome and Chik and I stayed with friends. We ended up taking Dave and Matt who we were staying with to Hamilton with us. It was a long but funny day of hanging out. The show was sort of a bust because it was a Monday night on Labour Day at a fairly big bar. This was "new music night" or something we were part of a mixed bag. I have to say there was some weak shit going down. I remember liking one band but I can't recall their name. I think the ex drummer of Sam Roberts played in some band that night. They blew. We played for about 10 or 15 minutes. It was an easy in, easy out. Maybe we stopped too soon, but no one could have complained we played too long. I personally had fun at this show. For a Monday, I've played worst shows on a Friday or Saturday in my life, so this was fine. There were 7 bands and we got paid 40 dollars, and this made us "feel rad."
Chik drove for 4 hours after the show while I tried to stay awake to help keep him awake. We parked in a truck stop, slept for 2 hours and then woke up and Chik drove for another 16 hours straight into Halifax.
When we pulled up in front of Domer's house, Chik's pupils were burnt black and he was in delerium from such a long ride.
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The jock pits in Sherbrooke were fun. Our set was loose but soulful. It was a good start. A fraternity of Phys Ed students rented the bar out for their frosh and we were supposed to entertain this event. It turned out to be quite a bash. A few punks intermingled with the main core of ignorant students and threw down for our set. I was told a live goat was being brought out but this did not happen. Honestly I'm glad it didn't, because they would have slaughtered it in their drunken states.
In Montreal we played above an anarchist book store in this super small room. We moved all the chairs and couches (that were there for meetings) out on the deck and into another room and set up our gear. I felt excited to play in this environment. The room filled up by the time the first chord of the first band was hit. Desperate Living, they were a band with a thrashy Black Sabbath sound and hardcore vocals. I liked them very much. We went up and ripped through some songs, then the cops arrived. Eventually the piggies left and we finished our set. The situation and us left about 10 minutes for the last band to be play before closing. The band was Jaws of Life and they are an very fast and aggressive hc punk band. Great set.
We played with Global Holocaust in Three Rivers. This was an extremely fun crust event. The Hold fit in quite well and all the bands were intense and nasty. The bar was dark and dingy and every one was messed up and dancing and shouting up a storm. Me, knowing only english made it difficult to really get to know anyone there but it really didn't matter, because everyone there seemed really positive. Good night.
We recorded a set for a radio show on CIUT in Toronto and did an interview. I assume we sounded moronic for the most part, my brain wasn't entirely functional at this point. I appreciated the questions Stephe asked and his general dedication to punk music. Hopefully we had worthwhile stuff to contribute.
Our next show was in the Market area of Toronto and it was called Planet Kensington. This was as punk rock as you could get. It was another one of those holes in the wall that smelled distinctly of human waste. It was more potent than usual but hey, I'm used to this reek. The show was very intimate and loud. The first band started with Negative Approach, I was feeling it. They proved to be good straight up hardcore. Everything felt natural to me when we got up there. I felt we really delivered and the feeling definitely seemed mutual. It was too bad that after such a rad event, Chik put a dent in the rental van by hitting a pole, with Crystal's guidance. We were bummed but the shows must go on.
The next day we headed for Hamilton. The night before, after the show we all spit up so we had to reassemble ourselves in Steel City. Crystal met up with her mother and step dad (who are truckers from the states) after the show at the planet and hit some motel somewhere, Christ left for dome and Chik and I stayed with friends. We ended up taking Dave and Matt who we were staying with to Hamilton with us. It was a long but funny day of hanging out. The show was sort of a bust because it was a Monday night on Labour Day at a fairly big bar. This was "new music night" or something we were part of a mixed bag. I have to say there was some weak shit going down. I remember liking one band but I can't recall their name. I think the ex drummer of Sam Roberts played in some band that night. They blew. We played for about 10 or 15 minutes. It was an easy in, easy out. Maybe we stopped too soon, but no one could have complained we played too long. I personally had fun at this show. For a Monday, I've played worst shows on a Friday or Saturday in my life, so this was fine. There were 7 bands and we got paid 40 dollars, and this made us "feel rad."
Chik drove for 4 hours after the show while I tried to stay awake to help keep him awake. We parked in a truck stop, slept for 2 hours and then woke up and Chik drove for another 16 hours straight into Halifax.
When we pulled up in front of Domer's house, Chik's pupils were burnt black and he was in delerium from such a long ride.
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Wednesday, August 03, 2005
If you saw the Seahorse ad in the Coast (congrats, Gilbert Switzer for scoring the cover) and got excited to see us this Friday (Aug 5), I should let you know that the ad is incorrect. This show has changed dates and lineups, but the Hold were never supposed to play. We're on a break. For those of you who don't know, our drummer also plays bass for the Burdocks, who are on the road supporting their newest release, What We Do is Secret.
It still looks like a fine show, and I'll be in the audience. The bands playing are Los Mantolinos (sp? I know nothing about them), Warring States, Pull's Key, and A Million Dollar Rock Band. Warring States is our friend Robin (formerly of the Warming Signs) and Jason (formerly of the Heelwalkers). A Million Dollar Rock Band are also friends of ours and if you check the past shows section, you'll see we played at least one show with them when we were first starting out. Back then, they were a two-piece. Now, they're a "full" band. Johnny Flinn, Jora Wentzel (who played bass in my first band), Erik Southey (who was in Head Injury Convention [I should go to one], the Debonnaires, and other stuff), and a guy named Hayden, affectionately known to us as "the Heckler". He comes to our shows and yells stuff at us like, "you stink like piss!"
In other Seahorse news, I heard a rumour that the show on August 13th is the end of an era. After that, they're "done with punk shows." I knew it was coming, but it would've been nice to play there one last time. (edit-or not. Just saw a good show listed for the 19th. But, hey, that's why it's a rumour. It'll still probably happen soon.)
In other Hold news, we're almost done that split 7". Gilbert Switzer are just waiting on us to finish our vocals, which we will get to when they hit the road this weekend. Speaking of hitting the road, we will be at the end of the month. We're taking another short trip west (but no further west than Ontario). Christian bought a van, so hopefully this one will be our first without rental costs. Watch here, or the shows section, to find out where we'll be when. We should have our little movie done by then. We're playing Reflections (with A Million Dollar Rock Band) August 24 before we go, and Gus' Pub (bands TBA) September 22, after we get back.
Divorce is growing, but more on that later.
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It still looks like a fine show, and I'll be in the audience. The bands playing are Los Mantolinos (sp? I know nothing about them), Warring States, Pull's Key, and A Million Dollar Rock Band. Warring States is our friend Robin (formerly of the Warming Signs) and Jason (formerly of the Heelwalkers). A Million Dollar Rock Band are also friends of ours and if you check the past shows section, you'll see we played at least one show with them when we were first starting out. Back then, they were a two-piece. Now, they're a "full" band. Johnny Flinn, Jora Wentzel (who played bass in my first band), Erik Southey (who was in Head Injury Convention [I should go to one], the Debonnaires, and other stuff), and a guy named Hayden, affectionately known to us as "the Heckler". He comes to our shows and yells stuff at us like, "you stink like piss!"
In other Seahorse news, I heard a rumour that the show on August 13th is the end of an era. After that, they're "done with punk shows." I knew it was coming, but it would've been nice to play there one last time. (edit-or not. Just saw a good show listed for the 19th. But, hey, that's why it's a rumour. It'll still probably happen soon.)
In other Hold news, we're almost done that split 7". Gilbert Switzer are just waiting on us to finish our vocals, which we will get to when they hit the road this weekend. Speaking of hitting the road, we will be at the end of the month. We're taking another short trip west (but no further west than Ontario). Christian bought a van, so hopefully this one will be our first without rental costs. Watch here, or the shows section, to find out where we'll be when. We should have our little movie done by then. We're playing Reflections (with A Million Dollar Rock Band) August 24 before we go, and Gus' Pub (bands TBA) September 22, after we get back.
Divorce is growing, but more on that later.
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