Blue Rodeo has taken the stage here at LIvecity Yaletown and they have their own monitor mixer, which means i have the time to write to you all. This is the last full night of concerts as tomorrow we have the mens gold medal hockey game followed by the closing ceremonies. Its crazy to think about this past month and just how fast it has gone by. I am going to come in tomorrow morning just to do the soundcheck and then i am outta here to watch the hockey game and to reorganize my life for tour. I have the pleasure of leaving on a flight to Florida at 6:30am monday morning. By the way they are saying that monday will be the heaviest amount of traffic YVR has ever seen..thankfully i am on the first flight out!
I managed to escape last night as it was just a DJ down here at Livecity. I actually went and watched the game with my friend Jen and some of her friends. Kind of made me feel like a normal person for the first time this month. I have said it a dozen times to anyone who will lend an ear, but honestly this past month the entire city of Vancouver could have been underwater and apart from my venue i am working at , and the trip home , i would have no clue. I have been completely isolated from the rest of the world and the partiers. I am stuck in the middle of thinking i have missed out on Olympic revelry, and thinking i am very lucky to have spent everyday down here taking in some really great music.
Tonight has been no exception. Blue Rodeo is on right now doing there thing, and we all know the songs to sing a long to. Just before their headlining set we were lucky to have the four beautiful voices of Chic Gamine, as well as the sole drummer holding down the rhythm. I have worked with them before at Festival Vancouver and their album is in rotation on my ipod for sure!
If you have a chance, click on the link and have a looksie!
http://www.chicgamine.com/wp/
Alright i am signing off for now, and never have i been more relieved to hear fireworks than i am right now.
The end is near.....
Sunshine state...Here i come
Craigers
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Relating to a song
Elton John's "Im Still Standing"....
only two full days left of the olympic mainstage and then its time to head south and start the next chapter of my professional life and career. We are about to embark on the "Crazy Love" world tour with the Maestro Michael Buble and although i could sure use a day off I am excited to get out of Vancouver and to get the busses rolling on down the interstates.
It sure has been interesting the last few months for me.
I hope to amend some severed ties
and i hope to continue moving forward in my life and career
Sometimes you get blinded and lose focus...
If i stay standing for the next two days of bands here at Livecity Yaletown then i know that nothing can bring me down.
It really has been a testing month...both physically and mentally.
I am thankful to have been surrounded by such an amazing crew and group of friends. They all pitched in to help me out with my sore back , and although they have taken the piss out of me any chance they can get , they have been there to help me everytime.
Thanks to all of you.
Craigers
only two full days left of the olympic mainstage and then its time to head south and start the next chapter of my professional life and career. We are about to embark on the "Crazy Love" world tour with the Maestro Michael Buble and although i could sure use a day off I am excited to get out of Vancouver and to get the busses rolling on down the interstates.
It sure has been interesting the last few months for me.
I hope to amend some severed ties
and i hope to continue moving forward in my life and career
Sometimes you get blinded and lose focus...
If i stay standing for the next two days of bands here at Livecity Yaletown then i know that nothing can bring me down.
It really has been a testing month...both physically and mentally.
I am thankful to have been surrounded by such an amazing crew and group of friends. They all pitched in to help me out with my sore back , and although they have taken the piss out of me any chance they can get , they have been there to help me everytime.
Thanks to all of you.
Craigers
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Captain's Log
Day 20 and still no sign of the end, although it is near.
Crew is becoming restless, agitated, cranky, and sarcasm is at an all time high.
Several members appear to be dozing off while in awkward positions , such as upright in a folding chair.
The rain has now set in and where in the past the sun would brighten spirits, its now dreary and dark.
No longer are we accommodating and offering free smiles...we are now fighting for our own lives and its every crew member for themselves.
The Irish have been given a half day off to rest for the upcoming battles the weekend will present, and dissension amongst the pack has been addressed by our fearless leader. Tomorrow we face an iry squad bent on producing maximum bass at all frequencies. We must hold our own, defend our territory, and be done in 30 minutes and not a minute longer.
stay tuned for more updates as they occur...
over and out
anonymous
Crew is becoming restless, agitated, cranky, and sarcasm is at an all time high.
Several members appear to be dozing off while in awkward positions , such as upright in a folding chair.
The rain has now set in and where in the past the sun would brighten spirits, its now dreary and dark.
No longer are we accommodating and offering free smiles...we are now fighting for our own lives and its every crew member for themselves.
The Irish have been given a half day off to rest for the upcoming battles the weekend will present, and dissension amongst the pack has been addressed by our fearless leader. Tomorrow we face an iry squad bent on producing maximum bass at all frequencies. We must hold our own, defend our territory, and be done in 30 minutes and not a minute longer.
stay tuned for more updates as they occur...
over and out
anonymous
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Live City Highlight
Last night an act took our stage that completely took me off guard here at Live City Yaletown. I have become fairly jaded these past few days mixing four or five acts a night and was expecting last night to be much of the same. I was mistaken as Colin James put on a great guitar clinic and blues / rock show to close off the night. It was however the act that was on before him that really took me by surprise.
Born and raised in Toronto before calling Halifax home, and now a resident of Vancouver, singer songwriter and chanteuse Jill Barber won me over last night.
Engaging, flirtatious, and a voice that carried through the evening here in downtown Vancouver. Jill Barber and her band of dynamic and complimentary musicians have become my festival highlight thus far.
I strongly urge you to check out the website
http://www.jillbarber.com/
Born and raised in Toronto before calling Halifax home, and now a resident of Vancouver, singer songwriter and chanteuse Jill Barber won me over last night.
Engaging, flirtatious, and a voice that carried through the evening here in downtown Vancouver. Jill Barber and her band of dynamic and complimentary musicians have become my festival highlight thus far.
I strongly urge you to check out the website
http://www.jillbarber.com/
Live City Yaletown Photos (pt 1)
Finally i have come across a few spare minutes to share some of the photos i have taken during my time being held hostage here at the Livecity Yaletown concert stage. I must say that working 25 days straight is not necessary something i would recommend, but all in all it has been a really positive experience thus far. With 5 days remaining the sun has finally disappeared and the rain as begun. The weather may not have been great for the conditions on the mountains , but it has been heaven for us working outdoors. The following are a few photos I will share with you promising to post more when this is all over.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day 16
Today is February the 19th and also the 16th day in a row that i have been working for the Olympic Mainstage.
I am enjoying being a part of the whole celebration, but i must say i am beginning to be over it. In fact i am a bit of a broken man at the moment. My reoccurring and nagging back injury has flared up again and i am in some serious pain. To say thank you to my fellow crew members would not be enough. THey have really helped me out these past few days and continue to be of great assistance. IN fact today they made me a stick that i am using to assist in mobility. It really is annoying this injury i have and must get properly diagnosed before it ends up crippling me.
I am getting the overall feeling that most people in production down here who are working as many hours as I am are also over the whole thing. It doesnt help to hear all the negative press and nit picking the reporters are writing on in regards to the games and my city of Vancouver.
The weather may not be cooperating on the mountains for the various events, but i must say this has been the most beautiful February that comes to mind in recent memory. Down here in Yaletown for our concert stage the sun has been shining brightly all day long keeping spirits up and somewhat jovial. Honestly if it was raining everyday i would have probably called it quits by now...okay maybe not.
Yesterday, day 15 we finally even got a heater on my side of the stage. With the clear skies and beautiful days comes cold evenings and nights on stage left. No more though as we created the axis of heaters and now monitor world is a hot spot and hot attraction. Its amazing how many people hang out in your area of the stage when its warm, clean, and friendly! I have an open door policy over here so come on over, warm up, and leave a donation on your way out! ha.
The security line ups for staff have been nonexsistant since the first couple of days. In fact i dont think they really care at all anymore..ha! Like i said, i get the feeling that everyone is fastly approaching their breaking point with this whole thing. As much as i love all styles of music, artists, and the consistant work. My "give a fuck" meter is all but turned off. I still take care of everyone that hits this stage and nobody goes home unhappy.
I am enjoying being a part of the whole celebration, but i must say i am beginning to be over it. In fact i am a bit of a broken man at the moment. My reoccurring and nagging back injury has flared up again and i am in some serious pain. To say thank you to my fellow crew members would not be enough. THey have really helped me out these past few days and continue to be of great assistance. IN fact today they made me a stick that i am using to assist in mobility. It really is annoying this injury i have and must get properly diagnosed before it ends up crippling me.
I am getting the overall feeling that most people in production down here who are working as many hours as I am are also over the whole thing. It doesnt help to hear all the negative press and nit picking the reporters are writing on in regards to the games and my city of Vancouver.
The weather may not be cooperating on the mountains for the various events, but i must say this has been the most beautiful February that comes to mind in recent memory. Down here in Yaletown for our concert stage the sun has been shining brightly all day long keeping spirits up and somewhat jovial. Honestly if it was raining everyday i would have probably called it quits by now...okay maybe not.
Yesterday, day 15 we finally even got a heater on my side of the stage. With the clear skies and beautiful days comes cold evenings and nights on stage left. No more though as we created the axis of heaters and now monitor world is a hot spot and hot attraction. Its amazing how many people hang out in your area of the stage when its warm, clean, and friendly! I have an open door policy over here so come on over, warm up, and leave a donation on your way out! ha.
The security line ups for staff have been nonexsistant since the first couple of days. In fact i dont think they really care at all anymore..ha! Like i said, i get the feeling that everyone is fastly approaching their breaking point with this whole thing. As much as i love all styles of music, artists, and the consistant work. My "give a fuck" meter is all but turned off. I still take care of everyone that hits this stage and nobody goes home unhappy.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
underlying tone of unrest
What i failed to mention in my last entry was that tonight's crowd was young, rowdy, and pumped up for Alexis On Fire. There was a feeling of unrest in the air that we all sensed on the crew. I watched as the five band members stood beside me on stage left waiting for the cue to the stage. They were in a huddle and like a team before a game had a big group chant and were full of energy and ready to kick some yaletown ass! I watched the drummer , who was wearing shorts and a tshirt by the way...(I am in a parka), sprint towards his drumkit with full force and an energy unmatched by anyone who had previously hit our stage. The rest of the band followed and the first song kicked in with full power and serious assault. At about 30 seconds into this first number the barricade in the front of the stage gave way to the 8000 kids from back to front trying to push forward. George, the screamer singer in the band immediatey stopped his band and medical staff along with security rushed to the scene to tend to the the injured and try to restore order.
In all my years in the business i have never witnessed anything like this happen. It could have been alot worse and we should all thank someone that it was not. A number of years back in Denmark at the Roskilde Festival the same situation occurred during a Pearl Jam performance and several fatalities took place.
During the moments after the band stopped playing and crew were on the stage as well as the ground trying to help people , it felt like the situation could go either way at any minute. We all knew right at that moment that the show was over but remained worried about the reaction of the crowd when they found out this news.
George from Alexis on fire took control of the microphone and the situation about 10 minutes after the collapse. Informing the crowd that we are all Canadians and that we have love and respect for one another. He stated the obvious in that due to an unsafe situation and the injured people the show could not go on. Through a bit of boos and profanities as well as objects being thrown at the stage, he went on to say that the band would come out and sign autographs and speak to every person in the audience if thats what it would take for everyone to remain calm and understand the severity of the situation. He promised that they will come back and perform a show and that the last thing they wanted was to not play right now.
I was completley blown away by his professionalism and his heartfelt sympathy at the situation.
I hope this is not another black mark on our games as they seem to be adding up ....
for more information check out
http://ow.ly/189y4
In all my years in the business i have never witnessed anything like this happen. It could have been alot worse and we should all thank someone that it was not. A number of years back in Denmark at the Roskilde Festival the same situation occurred during a Pearl Jam performance and several fatalities took place.
During the moments after the band stopped playing and crew were on the stage as well as the ground trying to help people , it felt like the situation could go either way at any minute. We all knew right at that moment that the show was over but remained worried about the reaction of the crowd when they found out this news.
George from Alexis on fire took control of the microphone and the situation about 10 minutes after the collapse. Informing the crowd that we are all Canadians and that we have love and respect for one another. He stated the obvious in that due to an unsafe situation and the injured people the show could not go on. Through a bit of boos and profanities as well as objects being thrown at the stage, he went on to say that the band would come out and sign autographs and speak to every person in the audience if thats what it would take for everyone to remain calm and understand the severity of the situation. He promised that they will come back and perform a show and that the last thing they wanted was to not play right now.
I was completley blown away by his professionalism and his heartfelt sympathy at the situation.
I hope this is not another black mark on our games as they seem to be adding up ....
for more information check out
http://ow.ly/189y4
Training
I have trained young Joshua on the DIgidesign Profile console i am using here in Monitor World.
This has freed me up to write updates that really have no substance to them like this one.
I do however promise to post a bunch of new photos in the days to come as i have taken lots...
Alright, i may have trained him, but I am mixing the headliner and now must run....time for Alexis On Fire...bring on the screamer and the singer!!!!
This has freed me up to write updates that really have no substance to them like this one.
I do however promise to post a bunch of new photos in the days to come as i have taken lots...
Alright, i may have trained him, but I am mixing the headliner and now must run....time for Alexis On Fire...bring on the screamer and the singer!!!!
Missing the French?
For those of you that are concerned about the supposed lack of French content during the opening ceremonies, FEAR NOT!!!
Come on down to David Lam Park and Live City Vancouver. I am quite sure they have booked every single band from Montreal!
5 minutes to show folks, 5 minutes to show....
(in a silent whisper)...please can someone come and save me from this place...i am being held hostage stage left....help!
Come on down to David Lam Park and Live City Vancouver. I am quite sure they have booked every single band from Montreal!
5 minutes to show folks, 5 minutes to show....
(in a silent whisper)...please can someone come and save me from this place...i am being held hostage stage left....help!
Monday, February 15, 2010
One Eye Open
As I write this quick update i have one eye open and one eye closed. The days are starting to wear me out and i worry a bit about my stamina and endurance since there are still 14 straight days to go at 16 hours per day. Was i crazy to accept this gig? It is a high profile position for sure. But at what expense?
I am lucky to be surrounded by a great crew and a supportive group of people who are all in the same boat.
I have loaded up on Berroca and oil of oregano and hopefully will come out on top of all this...
i will add some photos and do a real update soon...when i have a spare moment or two...
zzzzzzzzz
I am lucky to be surrounded by a great crew and a supportive group of people who are all in the same boat.
I have loaded up on Berroca and oil of oregano and hopefully will come out on top of all this...
i will add some photos and do a real update soon...when i have a spare moment or two...
zzzzzzzzz
Friday, February 12, 2010
technical difficulties
Despite a few obvious technical difficulties i think Vancouver and Canada did us proud with a diverse, cultural and spiritual opening ceremonies.
Those of you who were in attendance should consider yourself lucky.
Bands start for me tomorrow....life has I know it as ended....
Those of you who were in attendance should consider yourself lucky.
Bands start for me tomorrow....life has I know it as ended....
Olympic Update
For the last 4 years we the residents and citizens of Vancouver have been counting down to this day. In no small part thanks to a large clock that was erected at the Art Gallery. Now after all this time the day has arrived and tonight the world will watch what our city has to offer in the way of staging a global event and putting on the best possible games that we can. It will all begin tonight around 6pm PST with the start of the opening ceremonies and our chance to show how we excel in production, creativity, the arts, and culture. Never have i been more proud to be Canadian than I am at this moment. Last night on my stage the torch was brought in and the cauldron was lit before my eyes. Between that, the singing of O Canada, and the overall sense of pride, i actually became a little emotional and possibly may have shed a tear...okay okay, i did actually well up a bit. It was a combo for me of the moment, and of reflection of the 88 games in Calgary. I have mentioned before about what a positive experience that was for me as a 13 year old boy, hanging out with my father, trading pins downtown, and taking in the overall celebration.
Anyways, I am not afraid to admit that i did in fact have a bit of a moment last night, and i expect that will not be the last.
Now i would like to bitch a little bit, as no blog entry from Craigers would not be complete without a tad bit of whining and complaining. I am not really all that cynical or much of a baby, but i do like to vent when i am not pleased with something. Today's bitch comes in the form of the staff entrance here on my site at Live City Vancouver.
I fully understand the need for heightened security during the times we now live in , but i am unable to fully process why it seems to be such an exercise in patience.
As a crew/staff member of the Live CIty Vancouver site i have had to stand in a security line upwards of an hour in the morning to have my belongings searched as well as walk through the one metal detector they have for the hundreds of staff members. So now on top of an already exhausting 18 hour day, i need to be here an hour early in the morning to get onstage in time.
Today i also witnessed a lady behind me in the security line have her water confiscated because it was not Dasani, and this is a coke sponsored site.
That is my only gripe for now as i am quite caught up in the vibe and the whole celebration.
Its almost time for the opening ceremonies...45 minutes to go!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Must Sleep
Day 7 - Exhausted
19 Days to go... and thats just until my tour starts
It sure gets cold when the sun goes down
thank God for Derek living by me as commuting sucks
Don't forget that smiles are contagious and hugs are free!
I love the Olympics! And Samsung is Grrrrreat!!!
must sleep....zzzzzzzzz
19 Days to go... and thats just until my tour starts
It sure gets cold when the sun goes down
thank God for Derek living by me as commuting sucks
Don't forget that smiles are contagious and hugs are free!
I love the Olympics! And Samsung is Grrrrreat!!!
must sleep....zzzzzzzzz
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Calm Before The Storm
Not entirely sure where to begin to be honest. I have had a really good week getting ready for our contribution to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games here in Vancouver. The city has a vibe about it right now that i have not experienced in the 14 years i have lived here. I truly hope that everything comes off without a hitch and the legacy holds strong for years to come. I remember in 1988 during the Calgary games when i lived there. My dad and i would go downtown every night to watch the medal ceremony and trade pins on stephen avenue mall. The pin collectors and traders are a breed all on their own i must say. To this day i have a fairly serious collection of pins from the 88 Winter Olympics in Calgary. I was 13 at the time and remember it like it was yesterday. I wish my father was still around and could come out here to experience this one.
I have spent the better part of the last five days getting my world on stage left all set up and ready to go for the duration of the 16 days of the games. I have rope light, a cappuccino machine, a lazy boy recliner and a stripper pole, so its coming together. Alright alright...i do have rope light though.
Today was an unexpected day off , and the only one until my first tour leg ends in April. I am in a position at the moment where keeping busy is good so i am not complaining. This particular job for me is quite high profile for me and i am very lucky to be in the position i am in. In regards to my upcoming tour when the Olympics are through. We have already been contacted from a few reputable magazines to do tour features on myself and our FOH engineer. Very exciting i must say! Also hard earned. In any event it all comes at a cost of some sort or the other, and with me its the trade off between business and pleasure. The line is a hard one and i must respect it. Focus and determination are the keys, without getting sidetracked by silly people operating on agendas.
I should probably consider calling it a night. Personally i am happy to see the underdog Saints pull off the big super bowl win. This is despite me not being a football fan at all and really having no business having a say in it at all.
Things are going to get fucking crazy for me over the next two months and i look forward to handling every challenge that comes my way and not allowing minor bumps to distract me, as they are really and truly not worth it.
pictures to come soon my friends
thanks for listening
I have spent the better part of the last five days getting my world on stage left all set up and ready to go for the duration of the 16 days of the games. I have rope light, a cappuccino machine, a lazy boy recliner and a stripper pole, so its coming together. Alright alright...i do have rope light though.
Today was an unexpected day off , and the only one until my first tour leg ends in April. I am in a position at the moment where keeping busy is good so i am not complaining. This particular job for me is quite high profile for me and i am very lucky to be in the position i am in. In regards to my upcoming tour when the Olympics are through. We have already been contacted from a few reputable magazines to do tour features on myself and our FOH engineer. Very exciting i must say! Also hard earned. In any event it all comes at a cost of some sort or the other, and with me its the trade off between business and pleasure. The line is a hard one and i must respect it. Focus and determination are the keys, without getting sidetracked by silly people operating on agendas.
I should probably consider calling it a night. Personally i am happy to see the underdog Saints pull off the big super bowl win. This is despite me not being a football fan at all and really having no business having a say in it at all.
Things are going to get fucking crazy for me over the next two months and i look forward to handling every challenge that comes my way and not allowing minor bumps to distract me, as they are really and truly not worth it.
pictures to come soon my friends
thanks for listening
Saturday, February 6, 2010
promises promises
I used to consider myself a man of his word, however i may be a bit of a hypocrite these days as i have yet to fully update you on my status to win the gold in the category of audio production.
i promise to write more when my eyes will stay open and i can do justice to my entry...
i promise to write more when my eyes will stay open and i can do justice to my entry...
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wish
After day 2 on my Olympic site i headed off to Kits here in Vancouver to support and check out my friends photo exhibit. It was put together to help raise funds for Vancouver's Wish Drop In Center. A very noble cause to say the least and one that i was not personally aware of until a little while ago. I have plenty to write in the next few days regarding my road to gold , i however can no longer keep my eyelids open.
Please take a moment and click the following link, these causes are important to me and i am grateful to have friends who introduce me to them and who support and help fundraise for them.
http://www.wish-vancouver.net/
Please take a moment and click the following link, these causes are important to me and i am grateful to have friends who introduce me to them and who support and help fundraise for them.
http://www.wish-vancouver.net/
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Toes, Vest, Hat...Good To Go
With all my safety gear in place and a site orientation meeting under my belt, the first day of my Live City Vancouver Olympic gig got underway. All in all a pretty good day despite not getting as much done as i thought i would. Sometimes a leisurely pace is the way to go about things though.
To be honest the site is much grander and far cooler than i had originally expected. I think the people in attendance for our nightly shows during the 14 day run are in for a real treat as far as state of the art production is concerned.
Day one is now under my belt and if i was not so damn tired i would write a bit more. Its 9:50pm and this kid is in bed ready to sleep...6am comes way to early...
To be honest the site is much grander and far cooler than i had originally expected. I think the people in attendance for our nightly shows during the 14 day run are in for a real treat as far as state of the art production is concerned.
Day one is now under my belt and if i was not so damn tired i would write a bit more. Its 9:50pm and this kid is in bed ready to sleep...6am comes way to early...
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Viewership and a new room
It has become somewhat apparent that more people read my ramblings than i originally thought. Not all seem to subscribe as followers, but i am starting to learn that i do in fact have somewhat of a readership. Perhaps soon the adverts will come and the money will begin to roll in. Oh jesus, pinch me because obviously i am dreaming. It is however nice to know that people are tuning in and that my words are not falling on deaf ears.
Today i arrived home from Chicago around one in the afternoon. A cab was my vehicle of choice for my journey from YVR to my east side residence. You know in all my years of traveling i can probably count on one hand the amount of times i have had a personal ride home. Props are now sent out to RJ for being the last person to pick me up at the airport upon arrival home.
After almost six years in the same east side house i have officially moved into the big room with all of my life's belongings. I must say i did a rather decent job of setting everything up. This being despite my attempts at hiring two different ladies with creative interior design skills to assist me. Apparently everyone is far too busy these days..life i now know really does get in the way sometimes.
The basic furniture is set but the walls are bare. My olympic gig begins at 7am tomorrow morning with my next full day off not scheduled until mid April. This leads me to believe the walls will remain bare instead of opting for the choice of quick placement with lack of thought.
I am glad i am busy right now because dear god this brain of mine does not seem to take but a moments rest.
Standby for my upcoming gold medal performance..ill keep you posted...
thank you to my readers...whether you are signed up as followers or not..i know your out there
Today i arrived home from Chicago around one in the afternoon. A cab was my vehicle of choice for my journey from YVR to my east side residence. You know in all my years of traveling i can probably count on one hand the amount of times i have had a personal ride home. Props are now sent out to RJ for being the last person to pick me up at the airport upon arrival home.
After almost six years in the same east side house i have officially moved into the big room with all of my life's belongings. I must say i did a rather decent job of setting everything up. This being despite my attempts at hiring two different ladies with creative interior design skills to assist me. Apparently everyone is far too busy these days..life i now know really does get in the way sometimes.
The basic furniture is set but the walls are bare. My olympic gig begins at 7am tomorrow morning with my next full day off not scheduled until mid April. This leads me to believe the walls will remain bare instead of opting for the choice of quick placement with lack of thought.
I am glad i am busy right now because dear god this brain of mine does not seem to take but a moments rest.
Standby for my upcoming gold medal performance..ill keep you posted...
thank you to my readers...whether you are signed up as followers or not..i know your out there
Monday, February 1, 2010
Question
What key do you suppose Taylor is singing in during this performance at last nights Grammy Awards?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24C-r5fWTI
Speaking of the Grammys...if you are going to censor out lyrics is it possible to just mute the vocal track instead of the entire audio track? I thought my hotel TV was messed up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24C-r5fWTI
Speaking of the Grammys...if you are going to censor out lyrics is it possible to just mute the vocal track instead of the entire audio track? I thought my hotel TV was messed up.
SNL and Snookie
Okay, i found a good copy of it and seriously you MUST watch...
F**K me is it funnY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFOxYFTG-4&feature=related
The following are the two links to the performances on SnL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZBhq4779w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXrV1UOHuao
F**K me is it funnY!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyFOxYFTG-4&feature=related
The following are the two links to the performances on SnL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZBhq4779w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXrV1UOHuao
Listen
easily one of my favorite tracks that i have rediscovered in recent months..
tape saturation and a bass line that makes me want to learn to play...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cri481xXtlU&feature=related
tape saturation and a bass line that makes me want to learn to play...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cri481xXtlU&feature=related
Take the Long Way Home
I am currently signed up for a comfy middle seat on my flight back to Vancouver and could not be more excited.
Am i a tad bit jaded...yes...and deservedly so i would say, but whatever.
The next time i see any of my current tourmates is not until March when we start the tour. For all intense purposes i am looking forward to the break and doing my own thing. Sometimes you think you are strong and ultimately in charge of all emotions and feelings. Yet other times you reailize that a little bit of a break would be a good thing.
I sure hope the two people on either side of me tomorrow morning understand the unwritten rules of the air and share the armrest from time to time.
Am i a tad bit jaded...yes...and deservedly so i would say, but whatever.
The next time i see any of my current tourmates is not until March when we start the tour. For all intense purposes i am looking forward to the break and doing my own thing. Sometimes you think you are strong and ultimately in charge of all emotions and feelings. Yet other times you reailize that a little bit of a break would be a good thing.
I sure hope the two people on either side of me tomorrow morning understand the unwritten rules of the air and share the armrest from time to time.
SNL, Crazy Promo, and a future GOld Medal Performance
Saturday Night LIve is now amongst the list of shows that i can include in my repertoire of completed television shows. Overall a very smooth experience that i believe was quite successful. If only the show was still funny and influential...ahh the old days. Remember Eddie Murphy, Chris Farley Tina Fey, Will Ferrell. Hands down my favorite skit of the night was during weekend update with Seth Meyers when he interviewed "snookie" from Jersey Shore. "Im talking Scarface poster huge!!!" Too funny!
Moving on to the windy city from New York we are now in Chicago for what will be my last promotional appearance with MB and the Crazy Love promo machine. For the first time since i have worked for the maestro i will be using a sub in place of me for the next couple appearances, so that i can go back to Vancouver and work the 2010 Olympic games. It has been a helluva ride since we left our respected homes on Oct 3, 2009 to begin the promo run in Toronto Canada. I have always been a big fan of the city of Toronto , and despite having opening success at Bravo and Canada AM, i was left with a bit of a bad feeling in my mouth after leaving Toronto. I hope it regains its respect in my mind, but for now i am happy to steer clear of the "centre of the universe". CHicago and Oprah Winfrey were our second stop on the Crazy Love Promo trip and helped us to release a number 1 album in America! The big O has got some pull!! So after various stints in the UK, Germany, France, Holland, Australia, and countries i am forgetting, we are back here in Chicago for my last promo show before the start of our world tour in March.
It has become apparent to me in the last few days that tickets for our Canadian tour have gone on sale because everyone from my sister, to friends i had back in high school of sent me messages of some sort letting me know i will be in their city on such an such day and whether or not they should buy tickets or can i help them out. Unfortunately it is Craig Brittain, not Craig Ticketmaster....although i always help when i can.
After flying home to Vancouver tomorrow i begin my quest to win a gold medal in audio production at this years 2010 Winter Olympic Games. My day begins at 7am on wed and i can be found everyday down at David Lam Park for Livenations mainstage until the end of the games on the 28th. I figure with all of my previous training and sheer brilliance in my field i am a good candidate to find myself up top the medal circle accepting gold for most outstanding and cool audio guy!
Sometimes i crack myself up and the laughter in my head is louder than the crickets in real life....
showertime..
Moving on to the windy city from New York we are now in Chicago for what will be my last promotional appearance with MB and the Crazy Love promo machine. For the first time since i have worked for the maestro i will be using a sub in place of me for the next couple appearances, so that i can go back to Vancouver and work the 2010 Olympic games. It has been a helluva ride since we left our respected homes on Oct 3, 2009 to begin the promo run in Toronto Canada. I have always been a big fan of the city of Toronto , and despite having opening success at Bravo and Canada AM, i was left with a bit of a bad feeling in my mouth after leaving Toronto. I hope it regains its respect in my mind, but for now i am happy to steer clear of the "centre of the universe". CHicago and Oprah Winfrey were our second stop on the Crazy Love Promo trip and helped us to release a number 1 album in America! The big O has got some pull!! So after various stints in the UK, Germany, France, Holland, Australia, and countries i am forgetting, we are back here in Chicago for my last promo show before the start of our world tour in March.
It has become apparent to me in the last few days that tickets for our Canadian tour have gone on sale because everyone from my sister, to friends i had back in high school of sent me messages of some sort letting me know i will be in their city on such an such day and whether or not they should buy tickets or can i help them out. Unfortunately it is Craig Brittain, not Craig Ticketmaster....although i always help when i can.
After flying home to Vancouver tomorrow i begin my quest to win a gold medal in audio production at this years 2010 Winter Olympic Games. My day begins at 7am on wed and i can be found everyday down at David Lam Park for Livenations mainstage until the end of the games on the 28th. I figure with all of my previous training and sheer brilliance in my field i am a good candidate to find myself up top the medal circle accepting gold for most outstanding and cool audio guy!
Sometimes i crack myself up and the laughter in my head is louder than the crickets in real life....
showertime..
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