RAN/ PROPAGANDHI "STOP THE TAR SANDS" VIDEO
Hey there party people, how’s it going eh?
So for much of this year we’ve been trying to coordinate or tours with the people from the Rainforest Action Network who are in turn hooked up with regional indigenous activists trying to draw the public’s attention to the most destructive project on the planet: the tar sands in northern Alberta.
They’ve compiled a short video that we’re hoping you will not only watch, but help spread around to your community of friends, family and acquaintances. The goal is to put pressure on the Royal Bank of Canada (the largest investor in the ecocidal tar sands project) to stop pouring money into this insanity.
Alright peeps, let’s get to it!
(I apologize in advance for having to look at my stupid face and listen to my stupid voice in this video. I also don’t really think Beave is a moron. It just seemed funny at the time. Sorry Beave. I’ll let you punch me in the nuts for Christmas buddy)
Benefit Show Was A Success/Oi Polloi added to Edinburgh show!
Last weekends show with Sacrifice was amazing and, alongside having a great time, we raised $1000 dollars for Sage House, $500 for Sisters In Spirit, 500$ for WAVE, and $500 for The Haiti Action Network. Rad! Thanks to everyone for coming out to the party, it was a dream come true for us.
Our west coast tour with Rebel Spell was a great time and playing with Millions Of Dead Cops in Portland and Seattle was a total thrill for us!
As we continue our quest to play with bands that rule, we are very happy to announce that the mighty OI POLLOI will be playing in Edinburgh, Scotland with us, Protest The Hero, and Strike Anywhere! What a show!
Afghan women’s rights activist Malalai Joya will begin a tour across Canada tour for her book “A Woman Among Warlords” starting in Victoria on November 13th. She will be in Winnipeg on November 16th..She’s one of the most courageous(I mean it) people on earth. I hope you’ll go see her speak if you get the chance.
She is also speaking in the US the dates are here. She is in Berkely right now as we speak!
Long live the loud!
Dear Coaches Corner...
Here is a small example of Don Cherry, a commentator for Hockey Night In Canada, participating in the absurd war propaganda that we talk about in the song “Dear Coaches Corner.”
Propagandhi to play with SACRIFICE!
Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 7th, 2009!
We are playing with Sacrifice, Striker, and Evil Survives. One night only! This show is going to be amazing! We have basically dreamed of this chance to play with SACRIFICE for over 20 years.
To benefit some great local organizations, and so we do not sully our evening of thrashing with the stink of money, we will be donating our portion of the shows proceeds to :
Wednesday we begin our journey to Saskatoon for the first show of our Western Canadian tour. We’re playing with some awesome bands on this journey so show up early to see them all. We’ll also be heading down to Seattle and Portland to play with the legendary MDC! It should be great! The final stop of the trip will be Calgary, Alberta on Halloween! Make sure you bring your costume! No, not your usual punk outfit, a Halloween costume! Ha!
The Rain Forest Action Network will be accompanying us to the shows so stop by their table and see what’s up.
In December we will be heading to the Uk and Ireland for a few shows with Protest the Hero, and Strike Anywhere! We’re looking forward to this extravaganza of total wildness!
Beyond that, we’ve been hard at work on a bunch of new songs which are sounding great so far!
All is well…except my aching neck!
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: