Blog: Steel City Music

Photo : Big Bruce First off, we had an amazing response to this. The 820 Am frequency (aka CHAM) in town had a classic country format for a couple of years, but it recently switched to an all-talk f... View Original Article

Today began like any other: woke up, examined our bodies for further evidence of bed-bug bites, and got a parking ticket. There's a lot to be said for a healthy routine.We've become well-schooled in the whole "waiting" routine, so now we sit in a friend's Ottawa apartment waiting for the shower to be free, waiting for [...] View Original Article

Head over to www.truthexplosion.com to win FREE tickets to our CD release show in Toronto Wednesday October 29, 2008 with Arise & Ruin, Today I Caught The Plague, Speak of the Devil, and Sentient ... View Original Article

On our trek from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, we've finally come across a motel with some wi-fi, so I'll go ahead and post a double-whammy installment of "Let's Check In On Young Rival Now...". Here's Part 3 - watching a hockey game in a completely empty arena is a surprisingly eerie experience. Up next for us is [...] View Original Article

Karaokee in Canmore... keep your eyes peeled for the cameo... -John Click here, or the image below to watch the video... View Original Article

Sharing a love of the kind of raw, soulful "Springsteenesque" rock that inspires a teen to pick up a guitar and start a band, the Arkells formed in Hamilton, ON, in 2006. The ambitious and prolific five-piece quickly found its groove, and recorded debut EP "Deadlines" in 2007. From the strum of the first track, the six-song EP showcased the Arkells masterful blending of traditional blues hooks mixed with modern rock-laden riffs, and a touch of classic Motown era rhythms. Their catchy melodies and unbridled energy live garnered critical acclaim with NOW Magazine describing the Arkells as having [...]

howdy folks I am writing this from the 'Sandman Hotel' in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Upon entering the hotel, you can guess what Tim said ("we are about to ENTER SANDMAN") Tour has been great so far. Ma... View Original Article

With: Sidharta, Rough Justice Oct 23 2008 - 10:00pm @ The Legendary Red Rooster 19 + no cover come see rackula pop our cherries with our first rooster show.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ... y eah. and Nature's Beast is nominated for a Hamilton Music Award. peace to Sike Clonze. ... View Original Article

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my bed is cold. im lost in the darkness of our love. (god have mercy on the man, who doubts what he's sure of) View Original Article

So i left you in lethbridge. i woke up at pauls cool apartment in his ten year old kids bed. there was a lot of cool posters on the walls. i slept on top of the covers so as to not stink it up much. ... View Original Article

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Greetings folks, everything seems to be back to normal around here after our little server issue a couple weeks ago. I have made a small change to the way posts are submitted and I will keep it in effect for the next two weeks. When submitting your posts will not hit the front page automatically and will be subject to moderator approval. This change is being made to prevent spam from hitting the front page and rss feeds, I may not be able to delete the garbage as quick as I would like for the next two [...]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v ... you are the precious one... View Original Article

So i left you in lethbridge. i woke up at pauls cool apartment in his ten year old kids bed. there was a lot of cool posters on the walls. i slept on top of the covers so as to not stink it up much. ... View Original Article

The Mississippi Kings have released their first full length album Long Time Comin', and you can download it FREE at www.themississippikings.com