Chris Hedges "Empire of Illusion" at 91 Albert St
Winnipeggers are requested to get down to 91 Albert Street (3rd floor) tomorrow night (October 14th) to hear Pulitzer Prize winning author Chris Hedges speak about his new book “Empire of Illusion”. It’s the place to be. See you there!
Você fala português?
Our Brazilian friend, Erica, translated some Propagandhi lyrics into Portuguese! They can be found here:
Democracy Now! Dot OH ARE GEE
Hello, Everybody!
I hope you’re all having a good week and rocking hard! I know we have a link to them on our site already but I’d like to point my extra special finger towards an awesome radio program called Democracy Now! It’s got some really insightful interviews and a great world news report. Since the major corporate news broadcasts are anchored by a bunch of tough-guy-wannabes who just yell at people and the “news” is eclipsed by updates regarding Britney Spears weight fluctuations, Democracy Now is a great place to hear something worthwhile.
There’s only one month left until the Propagandhi stampede of Wesern Canada, Seattle and Portland!!! We’re getting readier and readier and more ready EVERYDAY!!!!
We also have what appears to be at least 8 or 9 new songs in the works!! We’re really excited about what’s being going down thus far!! Hopefully, we’ll have new tunes out to you before the year 2112!!!
Playing with MDC!!!
Hello, People! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be playing in Portland and Seattle with the legendary MDC! About 22 years ago I traded two KISS records for the first MDC record and two Exploited records. These platters were my first punk records. I took them down to the record player, which was located just across the room from where my Mom was watching TV, I slapped my headphones on, dropped the needle on the MDC record and cranked up the volume. When the first song started my mind almost exploded! I was shocked! I looked over at my Mom thinking “You have got to be kidding!” The songs were so different from the metal bands I loved but still fast and exciting. The things they were saying were so different from what I was used to. I was absolutely taken by the rawness and attitude of the band. YEAAAAHHH!!! So, yeah! haha..on this tour we’re playing with MDC and a bunch of other great bands like Rebel Spell, DFA, Cambridge, Passenger Action, Amour Fou, Beelzebison, and a couple others that are yet to be added. Later on in the year we’ve got a few more crazy shows to announce. We’re ending the year with a BANG!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!! Let’s rage!!! I gotta split before I go overboard!!!! “Don’t worry we’ll never let some goons turn us off heavy music, It’s our outlet.”-C.O.C. Can you feel it?!!
Shock Waves..
Here’s a link to a great movie called Shock Waves by the National Film Board. If you are from Canada it is most likely available from your local library!
Kids From 95-Live From 95
Here’s a video of some kids from NEEDS CENTRE, where I used to work and still volunteer, and 95 Ellen Street/IRCOM here in Winnipeg. They’re telling it like it they see it! They all came here to Winnipeg as refugees within the last couple years. It’s true what they say in the song, they’ve worked hard to be where they are. These kids are awesome! I feel proud of these little dudes.
It’s nice to listen to music that means something to the musician.
“From all around the world, from the war zones…”
-The Rod.
Empire of Illusion
Those familiar with this website/band might have noticed i’m interested in the work of Chris Hedges. He has a new book, Empire of Illusion. As has become customary, i am forced to urgently recommend that the general public attempt to obtain, comprehend and act upon the analysis contained within its pages. Post-haste people. Time is short.
Lock Up Your Grandmothers Western Canada/ Northwestern States
…cause here we come.
Us and Vancouver’s own The Rebel Spell will be charging across the Rockies faster than the Donner party on its way to a human luau in late October with the sole intention of rearranging your ears’ faces. It’s going to be hot. It’s going to be sick. It’s going to be outrageous. It’s going to be in October. Just like i said.
For those of you who want to grab tickets in advance, we are using the local, independent ticket outlet TicketWorkshop, as opposed to that complete rip-off jack-ass behemoth Ticketmaster, who recently charged me over $10 in service fees alone to see Voivod (who ruled). That is INSANITY. That is HIGHWAY ROBBERY. Who the fuck does these people think they are? I mean “do”.
So, to spare you the same outrage, go over here to see the tour dates and you can find the links to TicketWorkshop attached to each show. Keep in mind that if you use this service for advance tickets, you pick up your tickets the night of the show at the venue. THEY DON’T GET MAILED TO YOU!!! Trust me, it’s better this way.
Ok asswipes, you better start lifting weights with your heads now so your neck is in shape for what promises to be a complete and utter bacchanal (look it up).
Voivod!!!
Propagandhi just returned from watching Voivod!!! They were amazing!
After the show I stood outside in the alley like a nerd and finally met Blacky and Away! I am now a success in life! Awesome!
In a couple days, for my own reading enjoyment, I’ll put up a little post detailing the end of our European tour tour. ha ha..
Notices of the International Theatrical Society
The supporting cast(e) received favorable mention here and here. hey, get a federal grant while you’re at it, why don’t you?