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Thursday, August 27th/09, Rancho Relaxo, Toronto ONT I like being a tourist. Not really in the classic definition of the title, like the maps, the cameras and brochures of sights and hotspots, souvenirs from gift shops, tourism reliant restaurants and cafes. But I like being a visitor, blending in, spying on things, adventuring, knowing that I will not be here forever, not permanent. I like ending up in strange places, stuff that I want to see, not what is recommended. I take some pictures and video when it is appropriate, kind of my own brand of souvenir, something to remember it by, maybe send a ridiculous postcard to a friend. I seek out restaurants off the beaten path, something good, different than what I can get at home every other

Tuesday, August 25th/09, The Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto ONT Modern rock is a term commonly used to describe a rock music format found on North American commercial radio. Generally beginning with late 70’s punk but referring especially to rock music since the 80’s, the phrase “modern rock” is used to differentiate the music from “classic rock,” which focuses on music recorded in the 1960’s through the early 80’s. More specifically, the modern rock format consists of commercial radio stations that primarily play alternative rock. As such, the format is also frequently called “alternative radio.” Such a thing has become more familiar to me in the last year, listening to a vast collection of new bands and artists that dominate the air, attempting to figure out “the formula,” but mostly approaching slowly

Monday, August 24th/09, 90 Glenmore Road, Toronto ONT For those who don’t know me, I have two sisters, and I love them very much. Although, I don’t say it to them very often because that’s just the way we were brought up, close-mouthed, naive and hard-working (not on a farm, as probably expected) We just always understood love was there. They took care of me for most of my stupid years, when I was still figuring out how to tie my shoes, whistle, speak and walk properly, and then how to ride a bike and swim and other things they were doing at the time, you know, make fun of you for your purple or green hair and having acne or that time you lost your license, twice, and tell

Saturday, August 22nd/09, Lond Music Hall, London ONT I am relatively healthy, we all are, to some sort of extent, we all have bad habits. I choose to believe that it is really the amount of effort you put into something rather than the success obtained, the glory, the good feeling that comes with accomplishments, especially when it involves your diet on tour. I think all bands must go through this at a certain point, the thought of a beneficial and healthy food budget. But let’s not mess around, there is mostly binging, the lack of commitment following the large amount of energy expelled during a performance, and the immediate response, to go for the finest, cheapest, and not the most nutritious, but replenishing food and beverage combination (available at

Friday, August 21st/09, L3 Nightclub, St. Catherines ONT In this industry, it is certainly who you know and the timing of when and where you are, something I’ve realized over time, beating my head against this, trying to make ends meet. Again, an infinite thanks and appreciation goes out from our hearts to the boys in The Artist Life, The Snips and Brights. Not only are they brilliant musicians, but are now some of our great friends and allies, and that is why I am in this for the most part, the networking aspect, and the unspoken love between seemingly random groups of people. It makes these tours a little more comfortable and you feel a little more able to carry on with whatever endeavor you are on. Make sure,