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This is a brand new mix done in only a few hours, so it isn't perfect. I'm happy with it though, enjoy...

1. Roy Ayers-Brother Green
2. LCD Soundsystem-Someone Great
3. TV On The Radio-Crying
4. The Roots-Web
5. Man Parrish-Hip Hop Be Bop
6. New Order-Bizarre Love triangle
7. Animal Collective-My Girls
8. Hot Chip-Over and Over
9. Sebastien Grainger & The Rhythm Method-Renegade Silence
10. MGMT-Kids
11. Junior Boys-Birthday (Manitoba Remix)
12. Jamie Lidell-When I Come Back Around

Download it here!

TGCHU! BDK! JC! JB! JD!

The homies TheGirlsCanHearUs! have posted two new tracks, including the supremely dope remix of Chromeo's Tenderoni. This is a highly recommended dance rap jam, and if you don't wanna check the myspace, come by Martini Monday and I will play it as many times as I have to.
And if you're near Oshawa on Saturday, March 28th, be sure to check them out at E.P. Taylors.

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This particular post will focus mainly on the live music heavy fortnight ahead of us, so here we go:

Finally, after being postponed since December 23rd, Big Daddy Kane will finally be performing in Toronto at the Phoenix Concert Theatre. The King Asiatic, No Equal has stated that he will be playing a two hour set with one mic, one dj, and two dancers. No opener, no none of that. It seems that a lot of us will be making the trip this Thursday, and there are still lots of tickets available, so if you wanna join us, let me know - or don't, and we will see you there!

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The very next night, Friday, March 27, the one and only Jason Collet will be at London's own Call the Office alongside Zeus and Lioness. It's only $15 at the door, and he put on a fantastic night last time, even if I did have a little too much to drink, and hence, detailed memories are unavailable at this time.

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Hamilton's Junior Boys seem to just get better and better. Their new album is great, I'm already in love with it and you should be too. Anyways, they will be returning to the Mod Club this Saturday and Sunday. I will be attending the latter of the two, which as of now is not sold out. They put on a hell of a show at the Mod Club, when I saw them a couple of years ago we were treated to special guests like We Are Marching On, Born Ruffians, Koushik, and Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet). Sooo, we probably shouldn't miss this one.

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Next Friday, April 3rd, New Brunswick's Julie Doiron is playing at London's own Chaucer's/Marienbad Restaurant. The show was scheduled at Alex P. Keaton, but has been moved. Anyways, Julie used to play in Eric's Trip, has won Junos, and usually appears on the Polaris Prize Shortlist. So let's not miss this one, it's gonna be great, and Chaucer's has the best beer selection in the city.

That's everything for now, don't forget to download the free mixes, come check out Monday nights, and enjoy yourselves, it's finally nice out.

Thanks, Old Shows, and New Dogs

I would like to thank everyone who came out to Artists in Recession last Friday, it was an amazing time. All of the artists did a phenomonal job bringing it together at the last minute, congratulations to everyone involved. It was definitely the place to be in London, Ontario last Friday, we are in the early stages of planning another one, and of course you will all be kept posted. Extra thanks goes to our surprise guests from Calgary and Toronto.

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About a month ago, we went to see Blitzen Trapper. They were fantastic, and super high energy. The venue was a sold out Horseshoe Tavern, and we managed to round up a last minute squadron consisting of myself and Kate, Litzen and Griff. Awesome team, good times had by all. Well worth the should've been four hour round trip that turned out at least double.

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A week or so later, Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains played a mean jam at Call the Office. Another fantastic team of concert goers, which as I always say makes a huge impact on the quality of the evening. Again, good times for everyone involved, including Sebastien Grainger laughing his ass off when I told him he made the best album of 2008.

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In other news, here is a photo of an awesome new dog named Shiloh. We should all aspire to be a fraction as awesome.

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Rothbury Festival in Michigan has announced it's initial lineup, and it seems to have a bit of a hippy jam band fest (which I am in no way dissing). But sprinkled in there are so amazing acts like Damian Marley and Nas, Broken Social Scene, The Hold Steady, Chromeo, Mstrkrft, Cold War Kids, Quannum All Stars, Ani Difranco, Girl Talk and many more. I will be there, so hopefully you will be too.

This Thursday, Mike Miller and Ryan Mahy will be diplaying art upstairs at the Barking Frog on Richmond Street. We should all be going to support these two very talented fellows.
And then we should be hitting up Call the Office, for Sole, with Thesis, Sneaks and Gripski, Bogus, and Hullewudd.

Friday will be Toronto's own Timbre Timbre with Rock Plaza Central. 6 dollars, not to be missed, unless of course you're going to see Matt & Kim and Cut Copy at Circa, in which case you have an excuse.

Next week is finally Big Daddy Kane, at Phoenix, if anyone wants to join, we still have free tix and space in the limo. Get at me!

Until next time, come see me on Mondays for cheap drinks and dope, interesting music. Stay beautiful.

Art Show, Sole Show, Other Shows, Frankenhare

This Friday, March 13, 2009, at Michelangelo's in London will be the Artists in Recession event. I will be helping supply some tunes, and hopefully some art (assuming I have time to round some up). Either way everyone should come check it out, it will be an interesting display of local talent.

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The following Thursday, March 19, at Call The Office will be the triumphant return of Sole to London. Last time the show was beyond dope, aside from minor sound system quality issues, and the fact that the Islands were playing the same night. Anyways, he's back and it should be better than ever this time. Check out some more info on Sole right here.

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In other news, don't forget to join us for Bloc Party and Holy Fuck this Sunday, March 15 at Centennial Hall. I think it's $39, but I assure you it will be well worth it.

Rock Plaza Central and Timbre Timbre at Call the Office on Friday, March 20. It's only $6 dollars, and will be way more worth it.

Big Daddy Kane at Phoenix Concert Theatre, Thursday, March 26. I forget how much.

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Of course in local news it's time to start enjoying Mondays again, at The Martini Bar.


And don't forget to stay updated on the homies The Girls Can Hear Us, come listen to their new jams every Monday, and stay tuned for a possible show coming soon.


Stay tuned for The Frankenhare Project, our compilation disc coming soon. It is 100% and all proceeds go to local animal shelters. It will be limited to 200 copies and features awesome artists like: Mindbender, The Extremities, Debra, Shaun Boothe, The Shithawks, The Girls Can Hear Us, Kornell Fresh, Thunderdrone, Emma Lee, Spoonfed Crypt Babies, and many more!