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0 Blankfest Calgary Bands Come Together To Release Free Download Compilation – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less
Blankfest Calgary Bands Come Together To Release Free Download Compilation – It’s About The Homeless; Nothing More, Nothing Less
“The first annual Blankfest will be blanketing the city of Calgary on November 5th.”
Photo Credit : Steven Perreault – Cornershop studios
It’s about the homeless, nothing more, nothing less that is the simple message Blankfest Calgary presents in its first annual clothing fundraiser for Calgary’s homeless shelter The Mustard Seed on November 5th at Blind Beggar Pub.
With that inspiration said, the bands who will be performing at the event have come together to release a free digital compilation, which can be downloaded at the following link here. (We urge you to please spread the link and the awareness of homelessness and poverty)
About: The event is spearheaded by Leanne Harrison of SIN Agency, a national booking agency based in Calgary, that has brought together the local music scene for the great cause that will support those in need during Calgary’s below zero winter months and are exposed to dangers such as frostbite.
The Mustard Seed who will be receiving the proceeds is a non-profit organization that has been caring for the needs of the less fortunate since 1984, through its three centres across Alberta, it delivers basic services, housing and employment programs to those in need and partners with in the community to address the root causes of poverty.
For more info on The Mustard Seed please visit www.theseed.ca
Blank-fest Calgary – http://www.facebook.com/BlankFest.Calgary
For more information, contact event organizer Leanne Harrison at leanne@sinagency.ca – 403-863-5100
Event Details:
Tickets or reservations are not required. Simply bring one or more blankets to the event.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m
Venue: Blind Beggar Pub, 5211 Macleod Trail Southwest
Calgary, AB
Cost: Admission to the event is a donation of a blanket or winter clothing, or pay what you can monetary donation. All proceeds collected will be donated to The Mustard Seed.
Facebook Event (please share) – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266382430068375
Band Line Up:
Grime House (Airdrie AB) – Hip Hop/ Metal – http://www.grimehouse.com/
Stella (Vancouver BC) – Alternative/ Metalcore – http://www.reverbnation.com/stellagrooves
All Else Fails (Edmonton AB) – Metalcore – http://www.allelsefails.ca/
Inside It Failed (Vancouver BC) – Alternative Hard Rock – http://www.insideitfailed.com/
Dreams of Reason (Calgary AB) – Alternative Rock – http://www.dreamsofreason.com/
Alkatine (Calgary AB) – Hard Rock – https://www.facebook.com/pages/ALKATINE/128843623746
King Dylan (Calgary AB) – Pop/ Hip Hop – http://kingdylan.com/
Jung People (Calgary AB) – Progressive – http://www.reverbnation.com/jungpeople
Bloom (Calgary AB) – Reggae/ Dub/ Blues – http://www.bloomdub.com/
Septembryo (Calgary AB) – Pop Alternative – http://www.septembryo.com/
Million Dollar Fix (Calgary AB) – Rock – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Million-Dollar-Fix/117569551591419
Same Monkey (Calgary AB) – Alternative
– https://www.facebook.com/pages/Same-Monkey/258550814168457
About Blankfest:
BlankFest Documentary 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_nZr7wZhjc
Blankfest Documentary II – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtUy2Oms2Cw
BlankFest Documentary III – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QNKJIPP21Y
Blank-Fest is an annual benefit concert, usually held one-to-two weeks before Christmas, which raises blankets for the homeless. It was founded in 1997 in Nyack, NY (a suburb approximately 20 miles outside of New York City) by Kenn Rowell who is the frontman for the NYC-based band, The Baghdaddios.
Over the years Blank-Fest has collected over 5,900 total donations for the homeless. With the exception of one year (2001) donations in every year has increased. Much of this growth can be attributed to increased exposure through local radio, the internet and the press, including featured articles in the New York Daily News and mentions in the New York Post.[1] In addition there have been satellite shows that have been formed in other states, cities and countries. So numerous have donations been in recent years that volunteers have had to split the distribution/delivery of blankets to the less fortunate on multiple nights, starting on Christmas Eve. Often excess donations are distributed to homeless shelters as well.
Efforts to duplicate the successes of the early Nyack shows proved elusive at best until New Jersey-based independent artist activist, Richard Kubicz read about Blank-Fest’s efforts in the Daily News and proposed a “sister show” at a local club in Garwood, NJ. The first Blank-Fest-NJ, promoted extensively through Kubicz’s D.I.Y. music website Let’s Rock America [1] was a resounding success, netting 200 blankets which were donated directly to a neighboring homeless shelter in Cranford and garnered notice in the Bergen County press in 2006. Last year’s second annual Jersey show produced similar results. Similarly, Blank-Fest UK [2] was founded in Nottingham, England after a local recording studio owner heard an interview with The Baghdaddios on the British Armed Forces Radio Network, BFBS Radio One during the group’s Summer 2007 tour of England. Upon hearing about both the American and UK efforts Ontario-based photographer Gaynor Fletcher approached Rowell regarding the formation of a Blank-Fest Canada show. Also, debuting in 2007, in Guelph, ON, the inauguaral Canadian event featured popular Canadian folk artist James Gordon and was covered extensively by the Canadian media [2], raising well over 100 blankets.
In addition to these shows former Baghdaddios bassist, John Sidoti joined forces with local internet radio personality Ron Purtee to develop the first-ever Blank-Fest Wisconsin, [3], also in 2007, in the Milwaukee-area suburb of Racine.
Currently, there are 8 Blank-Fest shows serving 7 major metropolitan areas in three countries. In addition to those mentioned previously, 2008 has seen the addition of three additional shows: Blank-Fest Florida, which is hosted in Northern Florida (Lake City, near Gainesville, FL) and Blank-Fest VA, which is hosted in Richmond, VA (see links below).
In addition, promoters in Bridgeport, CT as well as Ottawa, Canada have begun work for premiere Blank-Fest shows in December 2009. The first Blank-Fest Quebec (which was also the first “post-Holiday Season” Blank-Fest show) which took place on Saturday evening, February 21, 2009, garnered approximately 503 total donations [4].
Currently plans are in development to expand Blank-Fest even further. There has been talk of shows in Texas, Northeast Pennsylvania, Ohio and Atlanta, GA. Several additional popular artists have been approached regarding future such shows. Quoted in a newspaper interview in 2000, Rowell maintained that “as long as there is the issue of homelessness we will continue to have a Blank-Fest”, further adding that he wishes “we didn’t have to hold these shows” but that, until the situation dramatically improves, everyone involved understands that they really have no other choice.
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0 All Else Fails Stream New Song “Rebirth”
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All Else Fails Stream New Song “Rebirth”
Canadian melodic metallers All Else Fails are streaming their latest single “Rebirth” from their recently released album “The Oracle, What, Was, Is And Could Have Been” online at the following links:
http://soundcloud.com/sin_agency/09-rebirth-by-all-else-fails
In additional news, AEF have posted the fourth episode of season five from their Studio Spaces webisode series at the following link here along with announcing that they will be one of the headliners for this year’s first annual Blankfest Calgary clothing fundraiser for the homeless taking place on November 5th. For more info on the charity event please visit here.
Full album stream available at this following link here.
Free Download – This World In Flames – http://allelsefails.bandcamp.com/track/the-world-in-flames-free-download
The epic twelve track album by the St. Albert, AB based band, explores their most extraordinary sound to date. Ranging in themes from the apocalypse (This World In Flames, Rebirth) to drug abuse (Fallen), to religious persecution (Monster Eats The Pilot), to being haunted by the sins of one’s past (The House At The End of The World), All Else Fails delivers a stunning and compelling release of aggressive rich metalcore to the masses.
Track Listing:
1. Overture
2. This World In Flames
3. The Twilight Of Mankind
4. This Burden Of Life
5. Fallen
6. The House At The End Of The World
7. Monster Eats The Pilot
8. The Oracle
9. Rebirth
10. Obsidian Walls
11. This World In Flames (Acoustic)
12 Robots!!! KOLTG
13. Sludge Factory (Bonus Track on Digital Album Only)
Studio Space Webisode Series
S5 E3 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yGFw90IKCI
S5 E2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrKV8JH-r8o
S5 E1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z40X8ATmJFs
Upcoming Show Dates:
November 5, 2011 – Calgary, AB – The Blind Beggar Pub – (Blankfest Calgary – Homeless Charity Event)
Bio:
Socially conscious, lyrically poetic, rife with apocalyptic symbolism; All Else Fails is poised to take our world by storm. Playing an aggressively dark blend of Punk, Metal, and Rock, this well established Edmonton based band breaks the traditional ideals of their genre by producing music infused with experimental elements, incorporating Classical music, Electronica influenced synth lines, and spoken word sampling. This is metal for a new audience, one that’s ready for what’s beyond the ordinary.
Their inspired high-energy live show sets them apart from their peers, often drawing comparisons to The Holly Springs Disaster and Killswitch Engage.
The band’s unique sound has won them acclamation and fans from across Canada and around the globe. Using intricate guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics delivered with powerful vocals, they draw their listeners in, and then blast them with full frontal force!
The band has played with major touring acts such as Fear Factory, City of Fire, 3 Inches of Blood, Threat Signal, Decapitated, Suffocation, and Arise & Ruin, as well as earning a spot playing the Ernie Ball stage on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour that featured Bad Religion, Alexisonfire, NOFX, Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, and more.
On the local circuit via their indie label Suicidal Bride Records, All Else Fails frequently shares the stage with some of Canada’s top touring indie acts such as Ninjaspy, Endast, Quartered, Stella, Dead Jesus, Fattooth, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Submerge the Sky, Without Mercy, and more.
AEF have several tours under their belt including a 2009 Cross Canada tour, western Canada in June of 2010, and coast to coast Canadian tour again in September of 2010 which saw them placed on not just one showcase at Indie Week in Toronto, but so impressing organizers of the event that they received an invitation to play a second showcase that week.
2011 is a year full of promise for the band with an aggressive plan to increase touring, building on the wave of new fans that were created on previous tours, as well as new recordings and a music video. All Else Fails will be reaching beyond borders this year, ready to set the world in flames!
0 Kill Matilda Post Halloween Contest – Zombie Survival Kit – Don’t Leave Home Without It
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Kill Matilda Post Halloween Contest – Zombie Survival Kit – Don’t Leave Home Without It
Vancouver’s zombie hunting punk rock band Kill Matilda have posted details for their Halloween contest this weekend giving fans the chance to win KM’s must have “Zombie Survival Kit” that no fan should leave home without.
“We’re happy to help out our fans this Halloween weekend as there are dangerous zombies lurking around. We’re looking for the best ways to “Kill A Zombie” and we’ll choose 2 winners to receive what they need to survive an attack.” commented vocalist guitarist Dusty Exner.
Kill Matilda’s Zombie Survival Kit
1. A signed copy of Kill Matilda’s latest album “I Want Revenge” along with the Kill Matilda EP (the loud noises from both just tear zombie ears apart)
2. A Kill Matilda poster (when zombies see and image of KM they’re guaranteed to run for the hills)
3. A Kill Matilda sticker (a superb zombie repellent)
4. The Kill Matilda zombie survival guide and special secret zombie killing accessory with instructions!
Please send contest submissions to the following address – kill_matilda_band(@)yahoo.ca
Contest ends November 1st and winners will be announced.
The survival kit can also be purchased at the following link – http://killmatilda.bandcamp.com
Kill Matilda’s have also posted their Top 10 favourite ways to “Kill A Zombie” on Bloody-Disgusting.com, please visit the following link. – http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/music/2152
PureGrainAudio.com Tour Journals From Zombie Apocalyspse Tour
Free Download – Geisha With Switch Blade – http://killmatilda.bandcamp.com/track/geisha-with-a-switchblade
Music Videos:
2009 – She’s A Killer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUqS_hbgUDc
2010 – Fault Lines – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YA0ZI-TkLo
Zombie Apocalypse Canadian Tour Dates:
Sept 1 – Lennoxville, QC – Mulligans w/ The Nailheads
Sept 3 – Trois-Rivieres, QC – Rock Cafe Le Stage w/ The Nailheads
Sept 4 – St Eustache, QC – Pub Arthur w/ The Nailheads
Sept 6 – St-Hyacinthe, QC – Le Zaricot w/ The Nailheads
Sept 7 – Sorel-Tracy, QC – O’ Callaghans
Sept 8 – Lavaltrie, QC – Le Chasse Galerie w/Die Mannequin
Sept 10 – Moncton, NB – Plan B
Sept 11 – Charlottetown, PEI – Baba’s Lounge
Sept 12 – Fredericton, NB – Gallery Connexions
Sept 16 – Halifax, NS – Tribeca Bar
Sept 17 – Inverness, NS – Hoff Pub & Grill
Sept 19 – Montreal, QC – Manik Monday’s – Cafe Chaos
Sept 20 – Peterborough, ON – The Spill
Sept 21 – Oshawa, ON – The Bombshell
Sept 22 – Cambridge, ON – 515 Club
Sept 23 – St. Catharines, ON – City Lights Lounge
Sept 24 – Toronto, ON – Hard Luck Bar (Downstairs)
Sept 27 – Sudbury, ON – Coulson Tavern
Sept 28 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – Oddfellows Hall
Sept 29 – Thunder Bay, ON – Crocks
Sept 30 – Winnipeg, MB – The Cavern
October 1 – Saskatoon, SK – Le Relais
October 3 – Lloydminster, SK – Phunkin Groove
October 6 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
October 7 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s
October 8 – Prince George, BC – Third
October 11 – Vancouver, BC – Urban Rush TV performance
October 13 – Victoria, BC – The V Lounge
October 14 – Port Alberni – The Rainbow Room
October 15 – Vancouver, BC – Media Club
October 21 – Drayton Valley, BC – DV8 Nightclub
October 22 – Drayton Valley, BC – DV8 Nightclub
October 27 – Calgary, AB – Vicious Circle
October 28 – Edmonton, AB – DV8
October 29 – Kamloops, BC – Pogue Mahone
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