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Old 06-25-2012, 11:30 AM   #101
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Saturday we saw The Dudes, Malkmus and The Hold Steady at Olympic Plaza. The plaza does not have any drains for the rain water. The Dudes sounded kind of mainstream for a festival like this.I really like Malkmus as a guitar player, but his songs meander too much for my liking. The Hold Steady were solid - too bad the rain had people running for cover.

It was a great festival - I tweeted at Sled that I can't wait 12 months for more, and that they should do a monthly showcase. The reply sounded like it is something they have been considering.

Big props to my sled buddy Windom - we made it almost to the end, and showed those young folks a thing or two.
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Old 06-25-2012, 11:42 AM   #102
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LOL - I was in the room there, just behind Andrew WK.



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Old 06-25-2012, 11:49 AM   #103
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Old 06-25-2012, 12:04 PM   #104
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hahahaha, I'm right beside Andrew WK at the end of the June 23rd recap video. To the left of him in the plaid shirt and the sunglasses. Insane.
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Old 06-25-2012, 12:41 PM   #105
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Calgary comes alive as Sled Island comes of age

http://www.calgaryherald.com/enterta...914/story.html

The past four days, the entire downtown core and surrounding areas came alive like no other non-sports or Stampede related occasion, with the streets packed with those making their way on foot or by bike to one of the more than 30 venues, or loitering in front, waiting to get in, having a smoke or a chat, or simply not wanting to leave after the last note had been played.

It was the year that Sled, arguably, hit the big leagues.
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Old 06-25-2012, 12:48 PM   #106
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Sled Island: 2 Fasterer 2 Furiousierer; or, no puppies were harmed in the writing of this wrap-up unless they play rhythm guitar in Maroon 5


http://blogs.calgaryherald.com/2012/...r-in-maroon-5/

Night Committee, Dojo Workhorse, Eric Bachmann at Broken City: An early afternoon show, it was also the epitome of Sled. A spectacular showcase of two of the finest local acts this city has to offer, paired with an unannounced solo set by Archers of Loaf frontman Bachmann. The Night trio sweated up a storm and put it all out there with their organ fuelled rock
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Old 06-25-2012, 01:13 PM   #107
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Did you get to check out Foam Lake?
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Did you get to check out Foam Lake?
I rather enjoyed them! I saw them Saturday afternoon while trying to work off my deathly hangover, so I didn't really give them my full attention, but they sounded pretty good.
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I rather enjoyed them! I saw them Saturday afternoon while trying to work off my deathly hangover, so I didn't really give them my full attention, but they sounded pretty good.
Definitely the best thing to come out of Saskatchewan in a while..

A few of the members also perform in a group called Warbrides:

http://www.myspace.com/thewarbridesband
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A taste of Duchess Says from a live show last December:



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Old 06-26-2012, 12:48 PM   #111
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ANDREW WK ‏@AndrewWK
Calgary, Alberta, Canada: GEE WIZ THAT WAS FIVE DAYS OF INSANELY, DANGEROUSLY PURE PARTY PLEASURE. Thank you, @SledIsland.

FoamLake ‏@FoamLake
Thanks @sledisland for having us! We had a great time playing our shows AND having the chance to see great bands!

Dirty Ghosts ‏@DirtyGhosts
Thanks to @sledisland for having us. INSANELY good festival!!! We had the bessssssssst time!!!

vish khanna ‏@vishkhanna
I have every @ArchersofLoaf song in my head. Thanks @sledisland. That was fun. #yyc

Prince Rama ‏@PrinceRama2012TONIGHT WAS AMAZING!!!! Thank you @sledisland, thank you Calgary, thank you Broken City and Blues Can for hosting us! BACK IN NY TOMORROW!!

Nardwuar ‏@nardwuar
THanks @sledisland for helping my band The EVaporators have an incredible gig experience in Calgary! Til next year! Doot doola doo doot ...
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There is a recap of the festival posted at the A.V.Club
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Sled Island at the Stampede!

Sled Island is honoured to be invited as one of Calgary's most prominent music and cultural festivals to take over the stage at the Bell Centenial Plaza, a special brand new venue at the Calgary Stampede for 2012. Bell Centennial Plaza is located at the centre of Stampede Park. Featuring a large stage with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, the plaza will showcase a diverse collection of fresh Alberta talent daily, in addition to amazing acts from around the world. Sled Island is pleased to present the following...

Hollow Brethren on Saturday, July 7 from 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
HighKicks on Tuesday, July 10 from 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Night Committee Thursday, July 12 on 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.


Find out more about the Bell Centenial Plaza here.

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Saturday we saw The Dudes, Malkmus and The Hold Steady at Olympic Plaza. The plaza does not have any drains for the rain water. The Dudes sounded kind of mainstream for a festival like this.I really like Malkmus as a guitar player, but his songs meander too much for my liking. The Hold Steady were solid - too bad the rain had people running for cover.

It was a great festival - I tweeted at Sled that I can't wait 12 months for more, and that they should do a monthly showcase. The reply sounded like it is something they have been considering.

Big props to my sled buddy Windom - we made it almost to the end, and showed those young folks a thing or two.
Couple of things Troutman.

1) I knew I saw you at the Olympic Plaza show on Saturday. I probably should have dropped by to say hi, but it looked like you were having a decent time.

2) I've got to say, you're tweets during Sled Island put pretty much made many of my colleges who were attending look like chumps. The amount of shows and enthusiasm for the festival was amazing. Well played sir, well played.
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