Posts by The Rod
Unlawful Assmbly!
Posted by The Rod on October 6th, 2008 in Commentary
Does anybody out there have a video of a Regina thrash/death metal band from the late 80's called Unlawful Assembly? What I'd love to see is the show they played at the CKUR festival that was played on T.V every Wednesday. They were a great band and deserve some glory! ... (more) An Oblique post.
Posted by The Rod on August 26th, 2008 in Commentary
I, Todd Kowalski, on the date of Tuesday August 26th, hereby officially register the age old Kowalski Oblique signal passed on from Kowalski to Kowalski as a family heirloom. An inheritance not to be tampered with mocked or repeated in fun or without proper knowledge of it's importance. If you ... (more) New Propagandhi record…
We are very, very hard at work on writing songs for our new record. It is going extremely well. We are literally spending almost every moment we are awake working on them. We are having a blast!! Time is the only enemy!!! Yikes!!!!!! Let The Games Begin!!!
Posted by The Rod on August 11th, 2008 in Band News
We are back from our whirlwind, no sleep, tour of Scandanavia, Belgium, and Germany!! It was a blast! We had a great time. Thanks to all the people who came to the shows. Everyone was extremely nice to us. Starting right now the juice is being doubly turned up and squeezed ... (more) Belgium and Germany!!
Here we are in Temse, Belgium!! We are ready to rock!! Thanks to everyone in Scandanavia for treating us ridiculously good!!!!! Our soundman, Barnhole Frontenac, turned 46 yesterday! Congratulations, Tomorrow we are off to Trier, Germany!!! -Todd Finland!!!!
Posted by The Rod on July 29th, 2008 in Band News
Well, Toronto was a ripping good time! Everyone was a sweaty mess by the end! Today we are in Helsinki, Finand. So far so good! One thing has been confirmed to me so far on this tour.. Jord Samolesky is the funniest person that has ever lived. Hahhaha... Beware, Helsinki!!! Tomorrow ... (more) .. And We’re Off!!!
Posted by The Rod on July 25th, 2008 in Band News
Tomorrow we strike out for the Sunday show in Toronto, the day after that we head overseas!! The show in Toronto is sold out! It should be a total blast! Our set is going to be killer with some new tunes thrown in for an extra beating! We'll see the rest of ... (more) Japanese Bands!!!!!
Posted by The Rod on July 13th, 2008 in Band News
Konichiwa, Everybody!! Here is a list of the great bands we played with in Japan!!! Thanks to these bands, Comeback Kid for inviting us on their tour with them, The Promoter, Daiki , and our other friends for making us have an awesome time over there!!! Take a listen to the ... (more) Scandanavia, Belgium and Germany!!
Posted by The Rod on July 10th, 2008 in Band News
Hello, Everyspuddy! The Propagandhi train is rolling like a ball of fire!! We are playing some shows at the end of July and the beginning of August in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Germany and good old Toronto! These will be the only dates because we are in the middle of ... (more) Second Day of Summer!!
Posted by The Rod on June 21st, 2008 in Activism
As promised, yesterdays World Refugee Day was a great time! Today is another important day to participate in... Saturday June 21st.. Aboriginal Day! Time to celebrate The First Nations people and the first culture on this continent! It's a great opportunity to go to a powow at The Forks in Winnipeg at 1:00! ... (more) World Refugee Day!
Posted by The Rod on June 18th, 2008 in Activism
Friday, June 20th is World Refugee Day. In Winnipeg the festivities will take place at 5:15 pm in Central Park! Last year was a blast and this year should be even more fun! Come on down. I swear it's great. See you there! 5:15 pm ... (more) Hmmm…
I wonder what Chris "Pigpen" Hannah is doing right now? Good question.. Indiana Hairhole, And the Temple of Doom..
Which is actually him under his blanket sniffing his stinkies.. hahah.. It might be time for Mr. Weirdness to stop watching those type of movies..he doesn't seem to be enjoying himself. ha! Don’t mess around, never go down, we give all we’ve got for the band..
Posted by The Rod on May 25th, 2008 in Commentary
I must thank my brother, Chris John Hairhole Hannah, for surpassing the call of duty as a friend and thrasher once again, by giving me a Razor video signed by Dave Carlo, Bob Reid, Rob Mills, and John Armstrong as a birthday gift! Thanks, my good buddy! We will carry ... (more) Japan, Tomorrow!
Posted by The Rod on April 13th, 2008 in Band News
We are hoping to run into a few old Japanese friends that we have not seen since last time or have lost touch with on this trip. If you are Kaori Yoshida, Takuro Kawase, Yoichi from Snuffy Smile or Masaya Ito then come on down to a show!! We have ... (more) Thunder In The East!!!
Posted by The Rod on April 13th, 2008 in Band News
Alright, Tomorrow we are of to Japan!! We are very, very excited!! We are ready to give 'er!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeezez!!!!! On April 25th, upon our return we are playing a show at the Royal Albert Arms here in Winnipeg. It is a benefit for the Tyendinaga Support Committee Tickets will be available ... (more) Propagandhi goes to Japan in less than 1 Week!!
Posted by The Rod on April 7th, 2008 in Band News
Hajime mashite! Watashi no namae wa The Rod desu! We are heading back to Japan next week! I hope we'll see some of you there! It will be a great time! * 04/16/08 - Kanagwa Atsugi, Japan Thundersnake (All ages? Yes) * 04/17/08 - Osaka, Japan Sunhall (All ages? Yes) * 04/18/08 - Nagoya, Japan Club Upset (All ages? Yes) * 04/19/08 - Saitama Kumagaya, Japan Heaven’s ... (more) A creature much stranger that E.T. just phoned me..
Posted by The Rod on March 26th, 2008 in Commentary
O.K! O.K! Everybody, Do not trash Barneys sound system at the Sacrifice show on Saturday, I take it back. I cannot publically condone such things in case it really happens. Go to his house and trash it while he's working!! Oh, hahaha... Barney has cleared up the fact that name of ... (more) Going to Japan!
Posted by The Rod on March 9th, 2008 in Band News
Konichiwa! Propagandhi is heading back to Japan after 10 years! We hope to see some old friends there and make some new ones! Unfortunately this time around we will not be there with our good buddy Lance Hahn(r.i.p.). his spirit to rock will certainly come with us! Check out ... (more)
The Horn Of Plenty Offers Plenty Of Things Besides Carcass.
Posted by The Rod on October 10th, 2008 in Commentary
Please, save a turkey the ultimate insult of having to coarse through your rotten, filthy, substandard bowels and then pour out into the toilet the day after Thanksgiving. Thank you. Have a good day. Say "Hello" to your relatives for me.