Sled Island 2014!

[East Coast Flame]

Dan Deacon! His show is nuts

[DownInFlames]

I can't wait to see Public Animal. Ian Blurton is a rock god.

[troutman]

http://www.sledisland.com/2014-festival/cjsw-playlists

Welcome to the CJSW Playlists section! This is where we'll be hosting personally curated mixes made by the wonderful folks at CJSW featuring artists playing this year's festival.

[troutman]

Kathleen Hanna's Sled Island Appearances Cancelled


http://www.sledisland.com/slog/2014/...nces-cancelled

It is with heaviest of hearts that the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival has to announce that 2014 guest curator Kathleen Hanna’s appearances at Sled Island, including The Julie Ruin’s Calgary debut, have been cancelled. Hanna’s struggle with Lyme Disease, documented in the film The Punk Singer, is ongoing. Unfortunately, she is currently having a relapse which necessitates a difficult 3-month course of treatment. First and foremost, the festival’s thoughts are with Kathleen Hanna, a true artist and inspiration, in this difficult time.

While Hanna’s appearances have been cancelled, her curatorial presence remains felt throughout the 2014 festival.

[DownInFlames]

That really sucks. I wish her well recovering.

[troutman]

2014 Festival Schedule Revealed!

http://www.sledisland.com/slog/2014/...eid=c06c0c1923

http://www.sledisland.com/schedule/2014-06-18

Oh no - big conflict. Bob Mould vs. St. Vincent?

I'll hate missing St. Vincent, but I can't pass up Fury Things, Night Commitee, Solids and Bob Mould at the Republik.

[Mass_nerder]

I was really excited for Rocket From the Crypt, Hunx and His Punx, Shannon and the Clams, Spiritualized, and White Lung/Vapid.
Now the Spits have been announced (after missing a Sled Island a few years ago due to boarder crossing issues), and I'm ridiculously excited!!!

[troutman]

Sadly, Hunx and His Punx are no longer performing at Sled Island.

[Mass_nerder]

I saw that. Kind of bummed.
But really stoked for the Spits, so I'll get over it.

[troutman]

Interesting and moving:

The Unsinkable Sled Island: The oral history of the near death and resurgence of Calgary's indie rock festival
http://www.calgaryherald.com/touch/s...tml?id=9929274

[troutman]

2014 posters available tonight:

[Galakanokis]

My buddies band is playing this show, they're pretty excited. And what the heck is math rock? A term I have honestly never heard before.

[troutman]

http://www.allmusic.com/style/math-rock-ma0000012250

Math Rock is a relation to post-rock, a better known indie-rock style that shares similar aesthetics. Where post-rock has distinct jazz influences, math rock is the opposite side of the same coin -- it's dense and complex, filled with difficult time signatures and intertwining phrases. Also, the style is a little more rockist than post-rock, since it's usually played by small, guitar-led bands. Math rock peaked in the mid-'90s, when groups like Polvo and Chavez had small, dedicated followings among indie rockers on collegiate campuses.

[calumniate]

Chavez was math rock? Hmm, I guess at times.. they seemed more 'indie' to me

PS I missed the boat on Bob Mould tickets Seems like it's passes only now. Anyone know where I could find a pair?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by calumniate

Chavez was math rock? Hmm, I guess at times.. they seemed more 'indie' to me

PS I missed the boat on Bob Mould tickets Seems like it's passes only now. Anyone know where I could find a pair?

Get a festival pass, and show up at Republik early (as soon as doors open). Most people will be trying to get into St. Vincent from what I'm hearing.

Try tweeting at #sledisland for tickets?

[troutman]

Added to my collection . . .

[troutman]

Sled Island Pilz by Big Rock:

[troutman]

I thought 36? was great last night. How have I not seen this Calgary band before?
https://www.facebook.com/yourfavoritebandever

Slow Down Molasses from Saskatoon also good. Touching Sled moment - father hugs his son after the set (and for once I am not the oldest person in the room):
https://www.facebook.com/slowdownmolasses

[Galakanokis]

36? has an interesting sound. Didn't care for it at first but found myself listening to the whole album and really enjoying it.

I have two groups of friends there. What's Wrong Tohei and the Repossessors.

[Roughneck]

Mark Mills was fantastic last night, perfect set up for the Operators.

Still not sure where I'll end up after the Block Party with Golden Age Club, the Legion and Broken City all looking to be pretty good shows. Might be able to get a couple in at Golden Age and maybe catch the last couple at the Legion.