In December of 2007, friend and all-around fine fellow Drew McIntosh of The Sundial accompanied the band 7 and 7 is on a seven-show tour of Cuba.
Probably the most notable fact is that embarking on this tour makes 7 and 7 is the very first foreign rock band to ever tour Cuba. Definitely an unforgettable experience, some advance looks into the footage include some sweaty rock in a makeshift venue, and a deadly cover of Instant Karma for a John Lennon festival in Cienfuegos.
I've been toiling away on some personal projects recently this is where I sit after tonight. Getting pretty close.
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So this is a 2 color screenprint with cyan and what i'm HOPING to be a glow in the dark ink. We'll see how everything pans out.
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Friend and talented illustrator Raymond Biesinger is undertaking the daunting task of mapping out the chronology of the Edmonton music scene. The research is in-depth with many contributors dating bands all the way back to 1955.
It's definitely an interesting project, in concept and execution. I can't wait to see this thing printed and on exhibit.
New software from German company Celemony allows you to separate notes from polyphonic chords in post production. Basically, dissecting and rearranging melodies after they've been recorded live.
So much for actual musicianship. This should be interesting. [via Exclaim]
