I am too tired to write...
i have lots to say though
and even some new pics to post...
if only i had the energy and patience...
standby it will happen....1 more load in / 3 shows / and 2 load outs to go..
this tour has been long and i am ready to go home.....
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
They are back!!!
ALright number 34 I do not know who you are or why you left...but you are back. At least as number 34 you are back. NOw you could be someone entirely different for all i know. But in my mind, number 34 is back!! I hope our relationship works out better this time around.....
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Question
Do you ever have one of those days or moments when you are left alone at the end of it all wondering if really this is where you are at? Or is there perhaps something else....a different calling of sorts...
Is it days like this that happen in order for us to really take stock and evaluate.
Are they merely fleeting...or is there more to them .
Perhaps I just have the ability to read too deep when there is no need..
in any event...its been one of those days
Is it days like this that happen in order for us to really take stock and evaluate.
Are they merely fleeting...or is there more to them .
Perhaps I just have the ability to read too deep when there is no need..
in any event...its been one of those days
And then there was 33
I am not going to lie to you all, i frequently check on the number of followers that i have. Now i know that there are many people who visit my site and read my ramblings who are not signed up as followers. however in the last 12 hours I have dropped from 34 followers to 33. NOw this may seem like nothing to you, but to me I am left wondering what exactly did i do to lose a loyal follower. I am unable to determine who it was that left me, but I am determined to keep you 33 happy and dedicated. To my previous number 34 I apologize if i offended you in any way, or if the material was not up to your standards. Perhaps you can drop me a note in private to explain your decision to stop following me and leave me with so many unanswered questions and uncertainties. You make think you are just a number and nobody cares...but i do in fact care and may lose a bit of sleep tonight over it...:(
current favorite
Haunting....and so very sad...
For those of you familiar with Sparklehorse know that Mark Linkous took his own life back in March of this year at the age of 47. The album "Dark Night of the SOul" was a collaboration between Dangermouse and Sparklehorse that was released following the death of Mark. A sidenote to the record is that it has been finished for quite sometime but was caught up in legal mumbo jumbo preventing its release. Ultimately it came out posthumously and is a sad and tragic reminder of the man who's records brought us into his life and emotions which were mostly hurtful and with pain.
The particular track posted below is one of my favorites on the album and Wayne Coyne (flaming lips) fits perfectly into the haunting and somber reminder that we are all humans and to feel is to live..
The below video/track , is another one of my favorites on the Dark Night of the Soul album. This record has honestly been in high rotation with me lately...perhaps reflective of my current moods etc...Singing on this track is Jason Lytle , an American singer best know for his work with the indie band Grandaddy...
For those of you familiar with Sparklehorse know that Mark Linkous took his own life back in March of this year at the age of 47. The album "Dark Night of the SOul" was a collaboration between Dangermouse and Sparklehorse that was released following the death of Mark. A sidenote to the record is that it has been finished for quite sometime but was caught up in legal mumbo jumbo preventing its release. Ultimately it came out posthumously and is a sad and tragic reminder of the man who's records brought us into his life and emotions which were mostly hurtful and with pain.
The particular track posted below is one of my favorites on the album and Wayne Coyne (flaming lips) fits perfectly into the haunting and somber reminder that we are all humans and to feel is to live..
The below video/track , is another one of my favorites on the Dark Night of the Soul album. This record has honestly been in high rotation with me lately...perhaps reflective of my current moods etc...Singing on this track is Jason Lytle , an American singer best know for his work with the indie band Grandaddy...
No Escape
So after a nice week home with my mom , enjoying the Calgary sunshine, i find myself back on safety island. Thats right, there really is no escape. I am without high visibility vest and safety footwear but i think i will manage alright. Here to do tele tonight followed by a couple days off before resuming the tour in Paris France.
For those that have followed the situation with my mom I am happy to report that she continues to get stronger, healthier , and more independant as each day passes....
still does not make it any easier to say goodbye....
One television show, six concert dates and I will be back in Vancouver....Dear God i cannot wait
For those that have followed the situation with my mom I am happy to report that she continues to get stronger, healthier , and more independant as each day passes....
still does not make it any easier to say goodbye....
One television show, six concert dates and I will be back in Vancouver....Dear God i cannot wait
Thursday, October 21, 2010
WTF
My good friend RJ is my primary source for some of my more weird , wacky and unexplained videos and questions.
This particular clip is quite interesting to say the least. I mean with technology these days who knows if it is doctored or not, but in any event its worth checking out. By the way my vote is time traveller all the way...bring on the flux capacitor!!
This particular clip is quite interesting to say the least. I mean with technology these days who knows if it is doctored or not, but in any event its worth checking out. By the way my vote is time traveller all the way...bring on the flux capacitor!!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hey everyone, come see how good i look!
The title by the way is my favorite quote from Anchorman...a bus staple on any tour!
Who needs instruments when you got Apple..
I am sure Apple is going to want to do something with this...
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Banksy
Most of you are familiar with the reclusive and elusive street artist from Bristol, Banksy. But are you familiar with his new body of work..the feature length documentary "Exit Through The Gift Shop".
I have known about it for a little while now, but it was not until yesterday that i had actually seen it. I came across it in the Avent Garde catagory on my Air Canada flight from Frankfurt.
If you are the slightest bit interested in street art, its origins, the key players, and the body of work left behind, you should try and see this movie.
Of course it is completely up to you to decide whether or not the film is just another brilliant Banksy prank, or if it is one of truth....
http://www.fastcompany.com/1616365/banksy-movie-prankumentary
I have known about it for a little while now, but it was not until yesterday that i had actually seen it. I came across it in the Avent Garde catagory on my Air Canada flight from Frankfurt.
If you are the slightest bit interested in street art, its origins, the key players, and the body of work left behind, you should try and see this movie.
EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP: Movie Trailer. Watch more top selected videos about: Banksy, Shepard Fairey
Of course it is completely up to you to decide whether or not the film is just another brilliant Banksy prank, or if it is one of truth....
http://www.fastcompany.com/1616365/banksy-movie-prankumentary
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Feeling Good...
The other night in Birmingham at around the mid way point of our last night of two nights a strange thing happened. Now in context it really is not that strange considering women approach the front of the stage all the time at a Buble concert. This however was a little different.
Basically what happened was a middle aged mom approached the front of the stage in front of Michael between songs when he was talking to the crowd. The spiel he was giving was about how he wanted to be Michael Jackson etc when he was a kid. Upon noticing this lady staring him down and trying to get his attention he is like ..."hi there..can i help you....". This middle aged lady was the mother of a 15 year old boy in attendance with her at the evening's concert. She had an agenda that evening and that was to get Michaels attention and ask if her boy could sing a line or two with him onstage. Now Michael being the guy he is naturally agreed and 15 year old Sam Holyman approached the stage.
Now I can tell you from experience, that usually when this stuff happens it works out to be rather awkward and somewhat embarrassing for the "new singer".
This was not the case a few days ago in Birmingham....
Basically what happened was a middle aged mom approached the front of the stage in front of Michael between songs when he was talking to the crowd. The spiel he was giving was about how he wanted to be Michael Jackson etc when he was a kid. Upon noticing this lady staring him down and trying to get his attention he is like ..."hi there..can i help you....". This middle aged lady was the mother of a 15 year old boy in attendance with her at the evening's concert. She had an agenda that evening and that was to get Michaels attention and ask if her boy could sing a line or two with him onstage. Now Michael being the guy he is naturally agreed and 15 year old Sam Holyman approached the stage.
Now I can tell you from experience, that usually when this stuff happens it works out to be rather awkward and somewhat embarrassing for the "new singer".
This was not the case a few days ago in Birmingham....
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
you call that an update...
Okay Craiger's is completely failing his mass of readers with the quality of updates and such while on the road. What can i say, sometimes i think i can pull off more than i can. In any event I am now in the Diamond, Chocolate, and possibly beer capital of the world...thats right folks , you guessed it Belgium!
We finished the last sold out date in the UK the other night in Birmingham and made our way across the channel to Europe. We actually have our first 3 load in / shows/ load outs since before any of us can remember. Its not that we have not been doing three shows in a row, its just that they have all come in the form of one load in / set up , and then multiple nights followed by one load out. Now we are actually going for a real pace and have tonight in Antwerp, tomorrow in Hanover and thursday in Cologne.
This however is no excuse for the lack of updates and seemingly disappearing photos...
searching for inspiration...
ill let you know when i find it!.haha
Oh, and Norma has been resting....
We finished the last sold out date in the UK the other night in Birmingham and made our way across the channel to Europe. We actually have our first 3 load in / shows/ load outs since before any of us can remember. Its not that we have not been doing three shows in a row, its just that they have all come in the form of one load in / set up , and then multiple nights followed by one load out. Now we are actually going for a real pace and have tonight in Antwerp, tomorrow in Hanover and thursday in Cologne.
This however is no excuse for the lack of updates and seemingly disappearing photos...
searching for inspiration...
ill let you know when i find it!.haha
Oh, and Norma has been resting....
Friday, October 8, 2010
Escape from Saftey Island
The last two UK dates on this current trek of Crazy love will take place over the next two nights here in Birmingham. After that its off to Europe and our invasion of western Europe....
My good buddy, and our video director Kevin, has turned me on to the phrase "safety island" when referring to the UK....if you have ever been here you would know why i am laughing as I type this...
Now i will admit that the camera has been out..but to be frank I have not been overly inspired over here during the grey and dreary UK fall...but here are a few shots taken in the past two weeks....
My good buddy, and our video director Kevin, has turned me on to the phrase "safety island" when referring to the UK....if you have ever been here you would know why i am laughing as I type this...
Now i will admit that the camera has been out..but to be frank I have not been overly inspired over here during the grey and dreary UK fall...but here are a few shots taken in the past two weeks....
Hey Philadelphia!
I spent some time touring China with these boys a year or so ago and am stoked to see them getting some much deserved press and buzz. Good kids from eastern Canada with killer songs and one helluva video...
Saturday, October 2, 2010
at least its clean...
As many of you are aware, i moved into a new place in kitsalano in June of this year. With the health problems my mom encountered and with me being on tour , i have not spent much time at my apartment at all.
Here is proof...and at least its clean with no mold growing anywhere...
Here is proof...and at least its clean with no mold growing anywhere...
Friday, October 1, 2010
Norma meets London Town....
This was the first trip for Norma to London, and around the 30th time for Craigers.....
I thought i would snap a few pictures to capture the moment.....
I thought i would snap a few pictures to capture the moment.....
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