punk -o- ryan October 2003 Ramblings

October 30th, 2003

WAAAAY back in September I did a "photo shoot" with THE NIGHT LIFE for a promo package and now *finally* here are the pictures!

punkoryan.com just moved over to a new server with threeohsix.org so if any pictures or links aren't working don't worry they will be fixed in a few days (I'm in midterms here!)

October 27th, 2003

Seeing as I have a midterm tomorrow I figured it would be perfect time wasting to throw a dozen new pictures up in the PHOTOS section! Check out Saskatoon by Day/Night, Flowers, & Misc. Enjoy.

October 25th, 2003

I haven't updated my friends section in soooo long! Luckily last night was the biggest PUB CRAWL in Saskatoon history!

I shoulda studied for my 4 midterms I have left... but I'm photo director for EE so I "had" to go...it was my responsibility! :)

October 24th, 2003

I was asked to put this up. I never heard of him, but if he was good enough to be honored at a memorial, then maybe I should hear him:

Singer-songwriter Elliott Smith passed away on Tuesday, Oct.21st from a
self-inflicted stab wound. he was 34.

Anyone who's seen "The Royal Tennenbaums" will recognize his distinct, hauntingly beautiful song "needle in the hay" which accompanied the scene in which Ritchie Tennenbaum attempts suicide.

The talented, dark acoustic musician was not always well-known, but he was highly-respected, acclaimed by fans and critics alike for his music (he wrote the Oscar-noted song "Miss misery" for "Good Will Hunting"), as well as for his demeanor; he was known as a quiet, but open individual without pretensions and with a real appreciation for everyone.

Fans of Elliott Smith (or just those who appreciate the efforts of an honest musician) are invited to an informal gathering to pay their respects to him at:

Vimy Memorial Bandshell
Saturday, Oct. 25th at approx. 3:00pm

(if anyone can bring portable speakers, or a portable stereo, it would be
very much appreciated. then we can listen to some of his music together in
the park.)

October 23rd, 2003

First off, if your a nerd like me and like to see the numbers of the Saskatoon Election go HERE. (I can't believe Pankiw beat Maddin and almost beat Zakreski!)

You may of heard about him in the news but there is a guy in Regina who is running his own Saskatchewan Political Opinion site that is starting lots of shit in the media. Even if you don't agree with his opinions, I think it is pretty cool that someone is exercising free speech like this here in Saskatchewan. Usually you just see sites like this in the states.

http://www.jameswhittingham.com/

October 22nd, 2003

Well I suck and have to work on my SEVEN assignments that are due Friday, so I'm not going to the show, but I voted!

October 20th, 2003

THE REASON

10/22/2003
SASKATOON,, SK
@ The Basement
w/ The Decline, The Paper Kites
Doors: 8pm, All Ages
Price: $5

If you didn't see The Reason play back in March I hope you at least heard of the show they put on. It was a Monday night and everybody's jaws were to the floor as this band played. (Or at least mine sure was!)

I dually suggest that you make it to this show on Wednesday.

If you want to hear some of their stuff go Check them out.

October 19th, 2003

Notice the ticket # ...... (* "oooh ahhhhh" *)

If you haven't heard of Hot Hot Heat before, go hear of them, if you don't have a ticket for them yet, go buyeth them

That is all..

Wish me luck on my math midterm!

October 18th, 2003

Pictures of Autopilot Off from Regina and Saskatoon are up. As well RAISED FIST is playing Saturday night at Louis'

I have to study for a midterm unfortunately but if you don't then you should check out some killer Swedish hardcore!

October 16th, 2003

All the pictures of AFI and Poison The Well are up now and Autopilot Off will be up soon.

As well there are several great bands coming up in the next week so check out the EVENTS on threeohsix.org

October 15th, 2003

I won't have all the pictures from the Saskatoon show up for a couple days (damn school!) but above is a taste.

And for all those who weren't there THIS is what you missed....

A year ago I don't think Saskatoon could have had such a turn out (over 1500 tickets pre-sold + hundreds more at the door)

This last year "the scene" has grown soo much and I thank www.threeohsix.org and Surreal Productions and ALL YOU for coming out to the shows! Remember back March 12th?

The other day my friend asked me "Why have we been getting so many sweet shows lately?" ... All I could say was:

"because it happened"

October 14th, 2003

AFI in Saskatoon is tonight! There are still plenty of tickets available at the door so go go go!

Here are some of the film pictures I took in Regina:

October 13th, 2003

I don't know if Saskatoon is sold out or not, but if it isn't, and you don't already have a ticket get off your ass and get a ticket because you will be missing out on an "experience" to say the least!

Here's the set list, it will probably be the same in Saskatoon, but who knows!

Miserai Cantare
Lost
Days of the Phoenix
Bleed Black
Ever & A Day
Ninja
Celluloid Dream
Morning Star
Leaving Song Part II
Silver and Cold
No Poetic
This Time Imperfect
Dancing through Sunday
Girl's Not Grey
Total Immortal
Death of Seasons
God Called in Smith Today

And here are the pictures! I shot off a two rolls of film too so check those out tomorrow!

AFI and Poison The Well were absolutely amazing! (Autopilot Off pics shall come later, I'm tired!)

October 12th, 2003

I just found out at 8:27am this morning that I should have a photo pass for both AFI shows! Check back here at like 3am - 4am Monday morning and pictures will be up of the Regina show, otherwise see you there!

October 10, 2003

That was fun! Check out the pictures of Death from Above and The Paper *Kites

October 9th, 2003

For the love of God! If your shoelaces are too long SHORTEN THEM! As I have illustrated above, if your shoelaces are too long, cut them to a reasonable length and sear the ends! It only takes a couple minutes and you will save tons of time and effort in the long run! THIS MEANS YOU!

What sparked this is a guy in one of my classes with the longest shoelaces and they just hang down on the ground and he steps on them and undoubtedly has to tie them several times a day. I think the reason I am so bugged by this is because back in high school for a year I had shoelaces that were far too long. Rather than doing something about it I just let them drag, untie, catch on things, and inevitably ruin my life... When it finally dawned on me that I should shorten them I felt like an asshole for having long shoelaces for such a long time.

Do I seem to be exaggerating here? Well... how many things in your life have you improved on and now when you look at someone else with the same fault as you had you can't stand them?

A better example than shoelaces would be sitting on the bus with elementary school "kids" (no offence) I can't stand hearing them talk about stupid shit and use the word "like" every 2'nd or 3'rd word, but I know that "I was like that when I was that age"

Growing up sucks - you end up hating everything.... oh God and I'm only 20!

October 8th, 2003

First off might I mention that it is 4 days till AFI in Regina and 6 days till AFI in Saskatoon! *tick tick tick*

Secondly there are two really good shows on Thursday that you should get your homework done early so you can go:

Ska-Punk Show!

cablecarsuite
The Modules
The Couch Addiction
Samuel The Black Shaman

Where:
The Bassment

When:
Doors open at 6:00, Show at 7:00.

Price:
$6

...and Death from Above (the second band at the Billy Talent show) are playing at Amigos with The Paper *Kites

If you haven't heard them they are really catchy punk with only one guy on bass and one guy on drums. When I heard them I was like "I can't believe a band can sound this good without a guitar!" If you like dancy music like Hot Hot Heat check these guys out.

The Show is at Amigos and will probably be 9-10'ish or so and it will certainly be a dancin' show so come out (or go to the show at the Bassment, whatever your fancy)

October 6th, 2003

Well as I promised dummy I'm putting my Beastie Boys - SABOTAGE parody video from Grade 12 drama back up! This isn't the final edit, but this reflects about 50 hours of filming/editing.

Click to see the ORIGINAL music video (with the bridge scene cut out) that had a budget and real Beastie Boys. (you may need Windows Media 9 )

October 4th, 2003

So my funny story (and apology) is that I said on Monday that "you should go to the Mayor debate at 1pm" but it was really at 11am. My friend Andrew told me a dozen times that it was at 11am but I thought he was just being an asshole and lying to me so that I would go to school early... yeah

That's not the funny part though. What's funny is that I only caught the last two minutes of the debate and then when it was done Global television shoved a camera in my face and was like "Why did you come out to see the debate today?"

"Because I want to be a responsible voter and come out to see the people running for mayor so I can make a good decision"

The funny thing is that I missed the entire thing and then got on the news to talk about watching it. Ahh that's the second time I've been on the news now....

October 3rd, 2003

What sucks about film vs. digital is how long it freaking takes! ..... but its sooo cool! I'll have more pictures in a day or so. Anyways I have a funny story but you'll have to wait till about 6pm to hear it so check back then.

October 2nd, 2003

Here is 400 Strong from Last Night (being Wednesday) at The Bassment. I also took pictures of Blue Skies at War but they are on film *oooh ahhhh* so we'll all have to wait for those. (*fingers crossed*)

And I finally edited the pictures from last Tuesday so you can see the pictures of Three Inches of Blood and Blue Skies at War again for the first time

Finally there is a "Mayor's Debate" in lower place Riel tomorrow (Thursday) at 1pm = You should go so you can become more educated on who is running for Mayor of this city = You can vote responsibly!

October 1st, 2003