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Saturday, September 25, 2010

LOLAfest | JAMIE LIDELL

Jamie Lidell | London Music Hall | Photo By: Brittknee Withikaye
We’ll joiN YO chURCh! 

Cross the DNA
of Otis Redding, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Biz Markie and Lionel Richie, ADD an R&B fusion band that harmonizes like the choir from Forest Gump, and MULTIPLY this by the communal feeling that no one would rather be anywhere else and you’re front and center for Jamie Lidell night one at LOLAfest.

If you like BIG beats and layers of soulful harmonies, this cat has you covered.  Decked out in an arm-pitless and ‘dazzling’ sequined jacket that would have Sir Elton drooling, Lidell lives up to the pressure of sporting something so sleek.  How does he do it?  Straight up soul by the pound; that’s how, doggies.  Forget indie, or underground as hip hoppers tend to refer to it for just a minute: Lidell has the kind of star quality and humility that has the emotional force to connect generations.

If you’re a downer, you might not like Lidell. On second thought, after listening to a handful of bass-y beats, you’ll need turn you’re life around because time-is-a-tick'in and up tempo, goosebump inducing soul music is in demand. Liven up your soul and join Jamie Lidell & Co on cloud nine.

Enjoy the video content and beware of the bass when you be rock’in dis for you’re co-workers.  Jamie Lidell will appear on London Calling Season IV, EP II when the team presents their findings from LOLAfest.

Some people's parents are doing it right.
-AJS | BDM

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Pack A.D. Interview

Becky Black, Maya Miller The Pack A.D. | London Music Club |
Photo by: Brittknee Wtihikaye
I'm ashamed to say I had to opt out of seeing this duo live tonight at the London Music Club. Judging by their album We Kill Computers (2010) I can imagine their set is (probably happening right now) going to be fierce and powerful. So anyways, while Drew and Pat are hard at work video taping their favourite songs from the set, I'm here to share some of the interview we had with them today.










Stay tuned for London Calling Season IV to see more from the interview!


Tuesday, September 14, 2010

AHAHB INTERVIEW | SNEAK PEAK

Here's a little clip from our interview with A Horse and His Boy: Discussing AM1410




To see the full cut interview, tune in to London Calling Season IV in January 2011 on Rogers TV (Cable 13, London Ontario) and online here at blackdogmedia.tv.


-B. Withikaye | BDM


A HORSE AND HIS BOY | LONDON CALLING SSN IV

Monday, September 13, 2010

APK GOES LIVE

APK Live | SEP 10/10 | Photo: Brittknee Withikaye
“It's affirmation that we have a ‘scene’ here in London.”

This weekend, if only temporarily, London Ontario got its groove back. No, I’m not talking about the fresh batch of students lined up along Richmond Row or groups of over-grown men cruising for MMA battles –  I’m talk’in bout the resurrection of the APK.
Unlike major North American cities when London, Ontario loses a reputable music-arts venue, socially speaking: the affects can be ugly. In too short a period, our creative community looked on, open jawed at the closure of the original Alex. P Keaton, The Embassy and The ‘Wick’ (the latter two burning to the ground).

However, we now find ourselves on the verge of 2011 (Leaves will fall and Halloween will be followed by relentless Christmas jingles) and the times are a chang’in.  The closure of three venues known for their support of local acts and for bringing unbelievable underground artists to our city was no doubt tough times, but we’ve dealt with it and we’re better for it.

Over the past year and a half, people have found comfort in places like The Morrissey House (Dundas, and Waterloo S.), The Black Shire (Talbot and Dufferin) and Gigs (Talbot and Carling) those connected to the scene have craved a sizable DJ/Concert venue to better support us. Call The Office will out live time  but presently London needs more

The Nite Owl, 353 Talbot, is a reminder that when something falls apart there’s a new vision waiting to take flight. Imagine tall ceilings lined with a sharp, red felt pattern bordering the entire rectangular shape of the venue, a bartender who looks like he’s the lead in a punk band chatt’in up regulars wrapped around a sleek bar and you’re at the Night Owl.  I wanted to touch the wall fabric, but I didn’t risk being pinned to it like a dart.  The drinks were strong and the shape inside is cozy, yet stylish.

The London Music Club
(Colborne and Queen) and The London Music Hall (Queens Ave.) are similar in name and approach.  The owners of these respective venues work in tandem, say when one act works better for the size or ‘feel’ of one place over one room inside another venue.  Both venues have multiple rooms for various types of events.  So mad I missed Pennywise at LMH.  Look out for some poetry slam com’in live from The London Music Club this season on London Calling and Deadmau5 at LMH.

APK Live
(on Wellington & York) opened its doors
on Friday September 10th, 2010. The event featured Krupke, Wild Domestic, and A Horse and His Boy. The place is gorgeous: There's tons of space for dancing and deejays, plus there are really comfy booths for parties – the tables alone are conversation pieces! Although the menu was limited for the first night, they still serve quality beer and pub grub. We can also report that there is not a trace of pink paint in either bathroom.

I get the same positive feeling when the awkwardness subsides at a wedding or family reunion. Once you look past some of the goofy suits, and frilly dresses, you realize how much you missed those close to you. Friday night was what a number of us needed: a reminder that the creativity in these people can heal us from our over-simplified and cruel world.

Attention: London’s creative community, we look forward to working with you this season! 

Sunday, September 12, 2010

LONDON CALLING SEASON IV | PRESS RELEASE

London Calling Host Drew Skitt interviews A Horse and His Boy
SEP 10/10 | APK LIVE | Photo By: Brittknee Withikaye
"Alongside the launch of London Calling Season IV in January, Season III is set to be released on Rogers On Demand, making the show available to all Canadians with Rogers digital cable."

For it's fourth season, London Calling returns to Rogers TV
(Cable 13 London and Area) and blackdogmedia.tv




EXPECT 10 ALL-NEW episodes, independently produced, celebrating Canada's diverse music and cultural arts landscape. From interviews with some of London's/Canada's most praised artists, London Calling is all about experiencing music and sharing our craft with fans.

Gorilla Video is back! In this raw segment, London Calling takes bands off the stage and out of the studio to perform their craft in arbitrary environments. Gorilla Video is always focused on preserving sound quality, while making the location authentic, and impromptu.

LoCo Profile focuses on up and coming talent, street performers, poets, buskers, and all the dynamic personalities of London and area. Watch out for appearances by Roy MacDonald, Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Wild Domestic, The People, and MORE!!!

Welcome back vee-jay Emily Ames and 'Special' correspondent Pat Tiffin who takes his “awkwardness” to the streets. Watch out for the “man in charge,” Boss Man who brings viewers the hilarious, brutal realities of operating a music show. Finally, tune in for appearances by Chet “the driver” and new arrival Josh “The Intern”

London Calling profiles Broken Social Scene when BDM covers the Island Show in Toronto, PLUS! Iggy Pop, De La Soul, Eagles of Death Metal, and others LIVE at NXNE, content from Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, and on stage at Sarnia Bayfest.


London Calling Season IV will premiere the first week of January 2011.
(Until then, tune into the blog for sneak peaks, and special segments.)


Catch the show on Rogers TV in London, ON. Or online @ BDM.tv commercial-free.

-BDM | London Calling

MUSIC MINUS THE ATTITUDE


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