Okay so the title of this posting is not entirely true, but it sure does have a nice ring to it. There is in fact various rewards to running around the world bringing holiday cheer and promoting a Christmas album. One of the main rewards is that Michael Buble's Christmas album is burning up the charts, selling like a prized Christmas gift, and showing no signs of slowing down before the season ends. In fact it is just gaining strength as the weeks close down to the big day. Another reward of sorts is racking up the amount of airmiles that one can obtain by criss crossing the world in a few short months. I sure do love me some elite star alliance benefits! The posh record company dinners can also be considered a reward as I sure do love to eat!
So we are now back in Europe and the final couple of weeks before it is Christmas time and the time for singing CHristmas music is over! ALthough each day has had its own share of challenges we have been winning the battles and winning the TV studio crews over in every city and country we goto. Below are a few examples of things we have done recently ....
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Update from Safety Island!
Once again I find myself over in jolly ol' England, where the rules are a plenty , and the pints never empty!
That was pretty good for an opening line if I do say so myself...
The christmas promo train keeps on a rolling after a brief three day trip back home to Vancouver. We are back out until almost Christmas time , doing everything from big charity shows, to TV studios across ENgland and Europe, with two trips to New York thrown in for good measure!
Tomorrow's gig is here in Manchester at the MEN arena and is a fundraiser for Gary Barlow's charity , Children in Need.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/news/news140911.shtml
Should be an interesting one for sure! Not to mention we are also all staying in the same hotel. I for one am on the look-out for GaGa's egg!
This morning I ventured across the street from my hotel in London to Gino's Mens Hairstyling. Two older gentlemen, doing proper hair cuts, and natericking (is that a word? I'm claiming it is) on worse than old women! It was actually quite the experience I must say. Like a total gossip salon, but old school , with two chairs, two funny individuals, and the customers that played their parts as well. Soo funny!
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=13694l15593l0l15784l15l12l0l0l0l0l300l2343l0.6.5.1l12l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1283&bih=702&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ginos+hair+salon+soho+london+england&fb=1&hq=ginos+hair+salon&hnear=0x48761b2cd5f9ddf5:0x261185c6bcdbcf62,Soho,+Greater+London,+UK&cid=2396247970959625282
Anways, thats it for now. Just a quick update as I have been rather neglectful towards this site as of late.
I promise nothing , yet appreciate your readership!
Craigers
That was pretty good for an opening line if I do say so myself...
The christmas promo train keeps on a rolling after a brief three day trip back home to Vancouver. We are back out until almost Christmas time , doing everything from big charity shows, to TV studios across ENgland and Europe, with two trips to New York thrown in for good measure!
Tomorrow's gig is here in Manchester at the MEN arena and is a fundraiser for Gary Barlow's charity , Children in Need.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/news/news140911.shtml
Should be an interesting one for sure! Not to mention we are also all staying in the same hotel. I for one am on the look-out for GaGa's egg!
This morning I ventured across the street from my hotel in London to Gino's Mens Hairstyling. Two older gentlemen, doing proper hair cuts, and natericking (is that a word? I'm claiming it is) on worse than old women! It was actually quite the experience I must say. Like a total gossip salon, but old school , with two chairs, two funny individuals, and the customers that played their parts as well. Soo funny!
http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&gs_upl=13694l15593l0l15784l15l12l0l0l0l0l300l2343l0.6.5.1l12l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1283&bih=702&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ginos+hair+salon+soho+london+england&fb=1&hq=ginos+hair+salon&hnear=0x48761b2cd5f9ddf5:0x261185c6bcdbcf62,Soho,+Greater+London,+UK&cid=2396247970959625282
Anways, thats it for now. Just a quick update as I have been rather neglectful towards this site as of late.
I promise nothing , yet appreciate your readership!
Craigers
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Guilty Pleasure
Over the course of the last few years I have worked at the various X Factors around the world. The one in the UK is by far the biggest thing in England since Tea and Crumpets. Now i have never really been a fan of sitting down and watching the show. You know, picking a favorite and hopeing they make it to the final...and who knows maybe even win!
Well this is a different year on American Television ,and I am in fact tuning into the X Factor.
Before you get all judgmental and whatnot , please do not worry. I am not recording the show, or even making sure I am available during the times it is on. i am merely turning it on the nights that I am home.
Now all that being said, I missed a few weeks and was very disappointed last night to realize that my favorite girl did not make it past the "boot camp" phase , and is not part of the big show!
Damn this girl can sing!
I guess its all about Astro now.....
Well this is a different year on American Television ,and I am in fact tuning into the X Factor.
Before you get all judgmental and whatnot , please do not worry. I am not recording the show, or even making sure I am available during the times it is on. i am merely turning it on the nights that I am home.
Now all that being said, I missed a few weeks and was very disappointed last night to realize that my favorite girl did not make it past the "boot camp" phase , and is not part of the big show!
Damn this girl can sing!
I guess its all about Astro now.....
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Occupy the Occupation
Perhaps I do not fully understand this occupy movement. Or maybe it is that i need to dig a little deeper in my knowledge on the subject. Yes we have a major problem in this world today with the financial system, the people that run it, and all of the men behind the curtains who really are in charge.
My concern at the moment though is that this movement is going to get lost in its values and turn more into homeless camps. I mean nothing will ever change without an assemblence of people , and a collective voice. We all know the saying the squeeky wheel gets the oil. In that regard I say Kudos to the organizers for rallying the troops and letting those in the corporate world know that we have had enough!
Yet the stories of violence in the occupy camps, or drive by tourist photo sessions are starting to take over the news and media on the subject. In Vancouver the camp at the art gallery was almost deemed unsanitary after major rains caused flooding and major mud. Currently there is mass fighting in Oakland at the occupy camp, and the occupy wall street collection is becoming more and more of a photographer/tourist subject. In Calgary alberta, the occupy movement is nothing more than a tent city for the cities homeless squabbling over inter camp petty theft.
Lets hope this all does not get lost as it grows. We need to bring change about, and i say thank you to the organizers around the world for their parts in trying to create one voice.
I am left wondering though how long this will continue for.
My concern at the moment though is that this movement is going to get lost in its values and turn more into homeless camps. I mean nothing will ever change without an assemblence of people , and a collective voice. We all know the saying the squeeky wheel gets the oil. In that regard I say Kudos to the organizers for rallying the troops and letting those in the corporate world know that we have had enough!
Yet the stories of violence in the occupy camps, or drive by tourist photo sessions are starting to take over the news and media on the subject. In Vancouver the camp at the art gallery was almost deemed unsanitary after major rains caused flooding and major mud. Currently there is mass fighting in Oakland at the occupy camp, and the occupy wall street collection is becoming more and more of a photographer/tourist subject. In Calgary alberta, the occupy movement is nothing more than a tent city for the cities homeless squabbling over inter camp petty theft.
Lets hope this all does not get lost as it grows. We need to bring change about, and i say thank you to the organizers around the world for their parts in trying to create one voice.
I am left wondering though how long this will continue for.
Lines
Cmon Calgary, don't be afraid to paint the road lines every once in awhile. I mean when the lanes are accurately divided and represented with solid lines or cats eyes, we as drivers get along better.
Friday, October 21, 2011
One of my faves...
I remember when I was like 18 or 19 and I first saw Silverchair on Muchmusic. The album was Frogstomp and the single/video was for the song "tomorrow". These three kids were like 16 years old and I was jealous beyond belief! The Nirvana comparisons were all over the place ,and somewhat deservingly so.
However Daniel Johns had bigger and better plans for his future that did not fully include going out like Kurt Cobain did. Instead of sticking to the grunge formula and re-writing the same old songs over and over again, Daniel took it upon himself to challenge his writing abilities and continue to grow as both a musician and a songwriter.
The record "Young Modern" is by no means new anymore, but it is their latest offering. If you were familiar with the "frogstomp" Silverchair boys , you had no idea what men they would grow up to be.
The single "Straight Lines" is by far one of my favorite songs over the past few years. Inspiring , honest, melodic, and a rich full arraignment throughout.
Check it out...
However Daniel Johns had bigger and better plans for his future that did not fully include going out like Kurt Cobain did. Instead of sticking to the grunge formula and re-writing the same old songs over and over again, Daniel took it upon himself to challenge his writing abilities and continue to grow as both a musician and a songwriter.
The record "Young Modern" is by no means new anymore, but it is their latest offering. If you were familiar with the "frogstomp" Silverchair boys , you had no idea what men they would grow up to be.
The single "Straight Lines" is by far one of my favorite songs over the past few years. Inspiring , honest, melodic, and a rich full arraignment throughout.
Check it out...
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