As one of the leading bands in Fredericton’s ever growing metal scene, We, The Undersigned have made a name for themselves not only as talented musicians but as a prime example of hard work and dedication really paying off. Though in part due to the invaluable support of other bands, local labels and organizations such as Diminished Fifth Records as well as the emergence of The Capital’s Metal Monday’s, We, The Undersigned and their equally talented colleagues have brought rise to a much more solidified metal community in Fredericton than there was before – despite the city’s indie majority.
Evidence of this community was painfully obvious on the night of Monday, October 12th. Supported by an all-star lineup of Canada’s best head bangers including Ninjaspy, What’s He Building In There? and Endast, We, The Undersigned celebrated the release of their debut album Bleed The Constants to an enthusiastic and supportive crowd.
Today, nearly a month later, We, The Undersigned are currently blasting through a series of Canadian cities on their second cross-Canada tour and will return to the Maritimes on November 26th to appear alongside Protest the Hero and the other reigning kings of the Atlantic Canadian metal scene: Iron Giant, Children of Eve and Black Moor.
| We, The Undersigned Canadian Dates: |
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Green Bottle w/ Ninja Spy | Oshawa, Ontario | ||
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Mikados w/ Ninja Spy | St Catherines, Ontario | ||
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Bar St-Laurent w/ Ninja Spy | Montreal, Quebec | ||
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Knights of Columbus Community Centre w/ Ninja Spy | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
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Black Pirates Pub w/ Ninja Spy and Endast | Thunder Bay, Ontario | ||
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Kilroy’s w/ Ninja Spy | Thunder Bay, Ontario | ||
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North Hill Inn w/ Ninja Spy | Brandon, Manitoba | ||
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Gaslight Saloon w/ Ninja Spy | Regina, Saskatchewan | ||
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Maguire’s Pub w/ Ninja Spy | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | ||
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the Taphouse w/ Ninja Spy | St Alberts, Alberta | ||
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Kelowna Club w/ Ninja Spy | Kelowna, British Columbia | ||
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Pogue Mahone w/ Ninja Spy | Kamloops, British Columbia | ||
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Hammond Hall w/ Ninja Spy | Maple Ridge, British Columbia | ||
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Spice Lounge w/ Ninja Spy | Nanaimo, British Columbia | ||
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Langford Legion Hall w/ Ninja Spy | Victoria, British Columbia | ||
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Pub 340 w/ Ninja Spy | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
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MEGAFEST w/ Protest the Hero | Halifax, Nova Scotia | ||
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Sneaky Dee’s | Toronto, Ontario | ||
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Moon Over Marin w/ Our Lady of Bloodshed | London, Ontario | ||
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TBA | Ajax, Ontario | ||
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TBA | Belleville, Ontario | ||
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the Capital w/ Rusted Dawn and Black Moor | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
Follow WTU on tour through their tour blog or on twitter.
Bleed The Constants is in stores now or can be ordered online through Diminished Fifth Records.
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Green Bottle w/ Ninja Spy | Oshawa, Ontario | ||
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Mikados w/ Ninja Spy | St Catherines, Ontario | ||
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Bar St-Laurent w/ Ninja Spy | Montreal, Quebec | ||
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Knights of Columbus Community Centre w/ Ninja Spy | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
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Black Pirates Pub w/ Ninja Spy and Endast | Thunder Bay, Ontario | ||
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Kilroy’s w/ Ninja Spy | Thunder Bay, Ontario | ||
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North Hill Inn w/ Ninja Spy | Brandon, Manitoba | ||
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Gaslight Saloon w/ Ninja Spy | Regina, Saskatchewan | ||
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Maguire’s Pub w/ Ninja Spy | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | ||
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the Taphouse w/ Ninja Spy | St Alberts, Alberta | ||
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Kelowna Club w/ Ninja Spy | Kelowna, British Columbia | ||
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Pogue Mahone w/ Ninja Spy | Kamloops, British Columbia | ||
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Hammond Hall w/ Ninja Spy | Maple Ridge, British Columbia | ||
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Spice Lounge w/ Ninja Spy | Nanaimo, British Columbia | ||
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Langford Legion Hall w/ Ninja Spy | Victoria, British Columbia | ||
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Pub 340 w/ Ninja Spy | Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
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MEGAFEST w/ Protest the Hero | Halifax, Nova Scotia | ||
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Sneaky Dee’s | Toronto, Ontario | ||
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Moon Over Marin w/ Our Lady of Bloodshed | London, Ontario | ||
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TBA | Ajax, Ontario | ||
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TBA | Belleville, Ontario | ||
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the Capital w/ Rusted Dawn and Black Moor | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
In a press release on their website, the wonderful people behind the Halifax Pop Explosion have announced a string of great new acts for the annual festival including Owen, Timber Timbre, Crystal Antlers, Bruce Peninsula and many more. These relatively big names add to an already impressive list of acts including Final Fantasy, MSTRKRFT and Japandroids. Click here for the full press release and more information about the arts festival.
This from the Halifax Pop Explosion Website:
“Halifax Pop Explosion is saddened and shocked by the death of Alex Fountain, our Showcase Coordinator, who died unexpectedly on Saturday night. He was 20 years old.
Alex had worked at Halifax Pop Explosion as a summer student for both this and last summer. A long time participant as both a fan and musician in the Halifax all ages scene, Alex was a big man with a good heart.
He was known as a tireless supporter of the local punk and all ages scenes.”
I did not know Alex personally but it is extremely sad to know that some one with so much talent and potential can vanish so suddenly. Rest in peace, Alex.
Busted Head Promotions, promoters of the recent excellent all-ages show at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre featuing VKNGS, Hospital Grade, A/V, Two Piece Empire and Major/Minor have announced another spectacular event. On Thursday March 26th, a screening of the amazing Fugazi documentary Instrument will be shown in 101 Mulroney Hall on STU campus for the generous price of ZERO at 8pm. This screening is apparently the first of many rock-documentary screenings to come including American Hardcore, Hype! and End of the Century. All screenings are planned to be held on the last Thursday of every month.
Instrument is directed by Jem Cohen and documents Fugazi during the record of their 1995 album Red Medicine and includes footage of concerts, interviews with the band, practices and tours.
In other Busted Head news, another all ages show is planned for the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Performing this time around will be Teen Anger and D.C.T from Toronto, The Stolen Minks from Halifax and The Livingstons from Saint John. The show is on May 3rd and is $8.
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In the latest edition of their newsletter the New Brunswick powerhouse label, Forward Music Group, revealed a few upcoming events and news tidbits:
A) Grand Theft Bus will play a series of shows across the Maritimes consisting of 5 songs requested by the audience. Simply send an email to grandtheftbussetlist@gmail.com with the ONE song you wish to hear. The band will compile the 5 songs with the most votes and pull them out for their live show. The list of songs that made the cut will not be posted beforehand, so make sure to check out GTB at one of the dates below. Unfortunately there is no Fredericton date.
| 04/10/09 | | The Paramount | | Moncton, NB | w/ Snalihouse |
| 04/11/09 | | The Seahorse | | Halifax, NS | w/ Snailhouse |
| 04/17/09 | | Hunter’s Ale House | | Charlottetown, PE | w/ The Nuclear |
| 04/18/09 | I AKHORD | I Saint John, NB | w/ Tuque (aka Jellyroll) |
B) Share will be playing the Music Nova Scotia stage at Canadian Music Week in Toronto. The show is on March 14th at the Rivoli with Share taking the stage at 9:55pm. In other Share news, various videos can be found on the Forward Music Group’s Youtube Page documenting the band’s recent trip to Europe.
C) The Slate Pacific will finally release their much anticipated EP Safe Passage. The EP will be released in stores and online on March 17th. Forward Music Group had this to say:
“Starting with the longing tones of “Thirteen Kinds of Chemicals,” the EP delivers five songs that showcase an accomplished combination of songwriting depth and instrumental pacing. Rooted in a sparse yet emotive delivery, Slate Pacific’s debut shows the group arriving fully realized.”
Grab a copy of the EP on The Slate Pacific’s upcoming tour:
| 03/20/09 | | The Blue Olive | | Saint John, NB | | w/ Tom Fun Oschestra |
| 03/21/09 | | The Capital | | Fredericton, NB | | w/ Jon McKiel |
| 03/27/09 | | Coconut Grove | | Halifax, NS | | w/ Jon McKiel |
| 04/02/09 | | Arts Center | | Fredericton, NB | | w/ Share |
| 04/03/09 | | The Paramount | | Moncton, NB | | MIME FEST |
D) Finally, Forward Music Group has announced that they will release the deput effort from Moncton’s The Motorleague in May.
Late last month, CBC Radio 3 released the nominees for it’s “Best Live Music Club in Canada” competition. To be eligible for the contest, the club had to be indoor, cater to live music, have a capacity of less than 1000 and be operational at the opening of the contest. Among the 100 original nominees from across Canada was Fredericton’s own Capital Bar. Several weeks of daily voting has passed and it was announced today that the Capital has made it into the top 10 list. Voting continues until February 24th, and the winner will be announced one week from today on the 25th. You can vote on CBC Radio 3′s website here every day until the end of the contest.
The winning bar will win a live concert promoted by CBC Radio 3. Last year’s competition searching for the nation’s best record store resulted in Underdog Meow Records in Prince George, BC receiving an in-store performance by Chad VanGaalen so start voting!
Fredericton is in for an audible treat this coming Saturday when two of Atlantic Canada’s best bands appear live supported by a couple of well established artists and a heap of up and comers. First, pack your earplugs and $7 and head down to the Charlotte Street Arts Centre at 6:00pm to hear and witness the percussive force that is VKNGS. An ecletic lineup of acts are scheduled to support VKNGS on their trip to our city including Saint John’s post-punk heroes Hospital Grade, the always energetic A/V and Fredericton’s own Two Piece Empire, playing their second show ever. Rounding out Saturday evening’s lineup is the debut performance by Major/Minor featuring VKNGS and former Jimmy Swift drummer Nick Wombolt.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Capital Bar is hosting the Sleepless Nights and the Slate Pacific later that night. The Sleepless Nights are up for the ECMA for Alternative Recording of Year along with labelmates Grand Theft Bus. Both the Sleepless Nights and the Slate Pacific are also playing playing in Cornerbrook for the ECMAs at the end of the month. Hopefully the Slate Pacific can get a nomination next year for their debut EP Safe Passage due out on March 17th. Also, check out the Sleepless Nights’ CBC Radio 3 session.
Clear your schedules for Saturday after 6pm and be sure to check out both shows.
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Late last year, Sleepless Nights recorded a session for CBC Radio 3 in Vancouver during their cross-Canada tour. Head over to the “Concerts and Sessions” section of CBC Radio 3′s website to hear the performance. The band has a few shows lined up, including one in Cornerbrook where they will play at the ECMAs; they are nominated for Alternative Album of the Year along with label-mates Grand Theft Bus.
Sleepless Nights Upcoming Dates:
Feb 20th Thirsty Mule Saloon – Sussex, New Brunswick
Feb 21st The Capital – Fredericton, New Brunswick
Feb 26th TBA – Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
