CANADA DAY

Ladies and gentlemen of the night,
Canada Day is fast approaching, and we can feel the city scramble as they rush to get themselves suited up for the big festivities! I know my Thursday evening attire is currently being fine-tuned.

Babylon is going to be bursting with boys and girls with no faces - eep! Just the way we like 'em! Come by after the fireworks, after deadmau5, after you've gotten nice and sloppy in your backyard - but be prepared for a rager. DJs Sir Ett and Gregular of the SnobMob will be serving you some decadent beats on a shiny silver platter, dripping in sweat and alcohol. YUM!

'Nuff said. Be there.

Babylon Nightclub - 317 Bank St.
11 pm
$3 with a mask; $5 without

I hate waking up in the middle of the night, feeling anxious about you don't even know what.

The Rural Alberta Advantage - Sleep All Day

The Shins - Sleeping Lessons (RAC Remix)

St. Vincent and the National - Sleep all Summer

Modest Mouse - Measure My Sleep

Top of the World Presents Insight

This weekend at Top of the World is sponsored by Insight, an awesome men's and women's brand from Australia. Come by during the day tomorrow to get yourself a FREE sno-cone after you shop! If you spend some scrilla, you can enter into a draw to win up to $250 dollars of Insights clothing!! (FREE SWAG!!) There will be some featured photography in the shoe room from an artist that has worked closely with the brand!

Exerpt

I'm missing things that never existed:
rooftop home,
ceiling-to-floor hide out,
sailed ships of summer;
nails chip paint off
cracked-wood beds,
while fenced-in hearts
lay heaped in dwindled leaves,
a mangle mass of made-up meanings...

he said roaming would be easier.

Don't Haunt this Place

I want

I just want a simple road bike. Even an old trash bag that I can fix up. Needs to be small enough for a girl 5'4". Help a kid out.

In a Dream

I want to see this documentary.

Alex posted this video, and I love the song so much. The images are all from the "In a Dream" documentary. So beautiful.

Wrestle with heavy wind

I've got blood dripping from my knees
like I'm looking at you for the first time


Lisa Hannigan - I don't know
The Books - Beautiful People

Cannot get enough of Sleigh Bells. They are playing with Die Antward in Montreal on July 21 at Le National. I am very excited about this show. I can't get enough of Sleigh Bells, and I'm dieing to see Die Antward live.

Sleigh Bells - Rill Rill

Although negative comments can sometimes be discouraging, the fact that I have visitors to my blog is sort of enough on its own to keep me posting. I will take the comments as criticism that I can use to make my content less repetitive with a wider variety of topics. I enjoy blogging, and I'd like to create a site where people enjoy their visits instead of cringing.

On that note, here are a few blogs that I visit frequently. For those that are feeling uninspired by my posts, maybe these creative kids can help you find what it is you are looking for.

Raised by Wolves

People on Parade

Enfants Seuls

The Fragrance Separate to the Flower

Club Mumble

Dans le Monde de Mes Reves

Small Fists


(photo by AlexisNexus)

Day off

Today was the best day ever. Rain and errands; Crafts; buttons, sewing, flora, paint, clay; sandwiches; cheese, brie, cherries; friends; alexis, laura, phil. Pictures to come.

Woods - Rain On
Sleigh Bells - Kids
Dodos - Fools

Going to Ritual shortly for the show. I am very excited. Someone come with me; I'm currently traveling solo. I need to find batteries for my camera.

Keep checking my blog for more "narcissistic" posts.

x0 - Joe

UPCOMING!!

This summer has been packed with things to do every day of the week! Here is a list of what's up and coming this week specifically:

Tonight, Tuesday, June 15
Barrister's at Parliment Pub - $4 to get in; outdoor patio with DJs Bustin Jella and Frame

Wednesday, June 16
The Dodos, Frog Eyes, Pearly Gates Music and more at Ritual Nightclub - doors at 8pm; tickets $15 in advance (available at Vertigo records)
(this show was two seperate shows before, but got combined)

Battle at the Barrics at Babylon Nightclub - $3; cheap drinks between 11 - 12; Ian Gauthier vs Trent Matley & Caro Farrell vs Captain Tom

Thursday, June 17
Rock n' Roll Pizza Party at Nine on Elgin street (free)

Drop it Like it's Hot - Drop-shot Thursdays at Ritual Nightclub

Friday June 18
Mindgames June Edition at Babylon; Jokers of the Scene & the SnobMob: Gregular, Sir Ette, Gold Phillings; $5 before midnight, $7 after (DANCE PARTY CENTRAL BABY)

Saturday, June 19
the first Raised by Wolves event at Ritual (in the lounge, downstairs); $5- the 3rd Saturday of every month; DJ Bustin Jella and DJ Calkuta

I think that's enough for now! See you everywhere

x - Joe

THIS WEEKEND IS GOING TO RULE!

Last night at RRPP was the kickoff of GAGA Weekend 3!! Such a fun time! Awesome crowd, sweet venue, and great bands! Can't wait until Ritual is taken over with GAGA-goers. Watch out DUMBSMACK!

FRIDAY JUNE 11th at BORED TO DEATH

ZEBRASSIERES
STRANGE ATTRACTOR
MOTHER'S CHILDREN
FIRST BASE
PEACH KELLI POP
GIRLFRIENDS

+ DJ STEVE ADAMYK

@ RITUAL ON BESSERER STREET
$6 - 9PM - 19+

YESSSSSSSS

Raining

It's raining and I don't want to get up!

I have to work, and there is nothing more tempting than just staying in my bed all day, and dealing with the consequences of not going to work tomorrow. Hmm...

Pinback - Penelope

This is who I want to be hanging out with all day! Instead I'll just listen to this as I walk to work:

The Very Best - Rain Dance (feat. MIA)

Studly

Have not posted anything in a long time. I have some serious 'splaining to do!

Last night at Babylon Nightclub was the first round of The Battle at the Barrics. While the dudely skaters were going head to head in a game of S.K.A.T.E, the ladies were drinking their beers on the sidelines. Here are some photos of the cutest outfits of the night.