The Stillness is a move...

Last nights show at the Opera house highlighting the musical styling of Brooklyn's own Dirty Projectors was an exquisite display of musical knowledge and mastery.Lead singer Dave Longstreth showed his exceptional guitar work and that was matched in intensity from all of the other band mates. From the amazing harmonies from Angel Derodoorian (Keyboard, Vocals), Amber Coffman (Guitar, vocals) and Haley Deckle. The rhythm section Brian McOmber (Drums) and Nat Baldwin created the structure for the band.It was a great show highlighting the extensive catalogue of songs they have accumulated through their ascent on indie experimental music. All of...

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are you fit for TIFF?

"I need to have my tea and then we can get started...."That is all she has to say and as I back off and look at the tea cup in front of me, wondering why the milk and the sugar have not danced themselves into the bottom of the white porcelain cup waiting for me to pour the steeped blend of nigeria's finest tea leaves harvested by Mr Lipton himself.We need to start looking at the films that we need to be a part of for this years TIFF festival!Well looking through some of the listings and the schedules, this year's list of films look very impressive! From including the screening of Orson Welles, Citizen Kane within the essential films category...

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What's coming up?

As the weather beckons fall jackets, sweaters and jumpers, it is looking as though someone is inviting themselves to the party. The start of school and kids heading back to the realms of study is an indication of fall. It is a far cry from trying to believe that we are going to get a crack of summer. But as I write this, believing that somehow mother nature will prove me wrong, I realize that I shouldn't be egging it on either, so why not change speeds and take a look at events coming up...September:Jamie Lidell with Zeus September 14th @ Lee'sDirty Projectors September 15th @ Opera HouseLand of Talk Sept 16th @ Lee's PalaceCaribou with Russian...

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Kali Mera, Kali Spera, Kali Nikta

Just a quick hello to all.We are back from Greece and things couldn't be better.Lots of sun, lots of sand and lots of travel.It was great to be out and experiencing the world.I think that we both have a rejuvenated fervour for travel and cannot wait for the next adventure.Paraka...

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