Well folks, with the "Shake" scaled back to one night, Your friends at La-Ti-Da decided it would be both fitting and fun to spin some fest appropriate records on the Friday night to get everyone all reved-up for Saturday. Come on by, have a few drinks and say hello won't you?

Friday June 11
Smiths Pub
777 Courtney Street
Victoria BC

Facebook Event
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=130270930332850&ref=mf

DA

Hey kids. This is going to be one hell of a weekend. Tix on sale & going fast. A fantastic band line-up. Kudos to our pal Tiemen for putting this thingey together.

Here is a few links for info & to purchase tix. See you there.

http://earthquakeshake.com/theshake.html
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=125150997501261

DA

All of us at La Ti Da Records wish you, the discerning record buyer and music lover, a happy Record Store Day. Here are just a few of our favourites. Go out and support yours.

Scratch Records & Distribution

Red Cat Records

Zulu Records

Audioplie Records

Neptoon Records Vicious Cycles (Ex Raised by Wolves) play at 2pm. The Beladeans at 3pm,  in-store at Brainblolt (Ex Nasty On) CD release at 7pm.

Ditch Records

Fascinating Rhythm

Most of these stores will be running in-store performances and/or crazy deals on Saturday. Too much info to post here but visit the links above & get out to see some bands and buy some records.

DA

Our friends the Tranzmitors kick off their West Coast tour tonight (Friday April 9) with a stomper of a show at the famed Railway Club here in Vancouver. The bill includes Thee Manipulators, Welcome Home Walker (Portland) & the Split-ups (Nick from New Town Animals fame).

Fantastic bills for the whole tour in fact. Check out their first out-of-town show in Portland. Yes, you're reading right. That IS the Clorox Girls on the bill. Should be a great tour. Good luck boys.

DA

Here are the dates:

10/04/2010 9:00 PM at Club Satyricon w/THE MIDNIGHT CALLERS+WELCOME WALKER+CLOROX GIRLS, Portland, Oregon

11/04/2010 8:00 PM at SUGAR MOUNTAIN w/AIRFIX KITS+YOUNG OFFENDERS, Oakland, California 

12/04/2010 9:00 PM at Five Stars Bar w/ROUGH KIDS+CLOROX GIRLS, Los Angeles, California 

13/04/2010 9:00 PM at The Blue Lagoon w/THE SPURTS, LUXURY SWEETS, MYSTERY LIGHTS, Santa Cruz, California

14/04/2010 9:00 PM at The Hemlock Tavern w/THE PLEASURE KILLS+FACTS ON FILE, San Francisco, California

15/04/2010 8:00 PM at Shire Road Club w/BOATS!+PROBLEM GIRLS+RAT-O-MATIC, Sacramento, California

16/04/2010 9:00 PM at Slabtown Bar w/MEAN JEANS+BARE WIRES(Oakland)+CRYPT FROM THE GRAVE, Portland, Oregon

17/04/2010 9:00 PM at The Funhouse w/THE STRAP STRAPS+BLUE RIBBON BOYS+CREEM CITY, Seattle, Washington

Looks like 2010 is of to a fast & furious start for the La Ti Da alumni. Let's take a moment to run down what our friends are up to shall we? The Parallels have a few exciting shows in line. The first on Feb. 26 with Sex Church (ex Ladie's Night) and Dizzy Eyes at Pat's Pub and the following night at the El Dorado with Ska legaed Chris Murray. Both shows in Vancouver.

The Transmitors report that they will be hitting the road in April for some dates and headed down the West Coast, so they expect all their friends in Seattle, Portland, SF, Los Angeles and points in between to be dancing in the front row! check their Myspace page for more deets as they get sewn up.

Vancougar also report some studio activity as of late, recording 3 tracks for their upcoming LP with the fabulous Felix Fung in his studio. We will keep you up to date as the recording progresses.

 And last but certainly not least, a huge congratulations to Matt (Brainbolt & Nasty On) & Nadine on the birth of their daughter Audrey. Nice work kids!

DA

Holiday cheer that is. And its all because we've been asked once again to contribute to Mint Records' Ridiculously Early Xmas Party. The gig this year includes Vancougar & The Pack A.D. among others and La Ti Da is contributing to Mint's sack of goodies. Have a look at the soon-to-be famous Squid Pak and our 45 stocking stuffer. Contact us for these one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for that special someone with taste.

DA

Our hearts sincerely go out to the Beale family. Here's a repost from the Facebook "Jay Beale & Family Housefire Fundraisin' Asskickin'" group with all the info you need to help these folks out:

Original and well-respected Vancouverite, Jay Beale, his gal Chantelle & their infant son Chet lost EVERYTHING in a devastating apartment fire in the early hours of November 8th, 2009.

We decided to build upon the heartfelt support and empathy and work with the Vancouver rock and roll and arts community by having a BIG ASS fundraiser to maximize the luv and make sure the family are provided all of the things they need to start over.

Thank you so much to those who have put time, effort and their hard-earned $$$ into making the first benefit night (Sparrow guitars; Fireball; Pat's Pub, Reece and the Round Up crew; the kick ass bands, donating parties, and YOU the community) for showing you care!

We need to do it all again as the Beale's need everything you can muster to help them out.

That said, we bring you the SUPER ASSKICKIN' BENEFIT.......with an AMAZING LINEUP!!!

SAT NOV 28th - RICKSHAW THEATRE - $15

Proceeds to the Beale Family
Doors 8pm - show 8:30pm SHARP!
LICENSED & all ages

Featuring...

Tranzmitors (http://www.myspace.com/thetranzmitors)

The Jolts (http://www.myspace.com/thejolts)

Urban Guerrilla (Spitfires, Excessives, Red Hot Lovers)

Thee Manipulators (http://www.myspace.com/theemanipulators)

The Beladeans (http://www.myspace.com/thebeladeans)

Captain Dust (http://www.myspace.com/captaindust)

Motorama (http://www.myspace.com/motorama)

Mr Plow (http://www.myspace.com/mrplow)

Jay Beale, is not only an amazingly one of a kind, nice fella - he is also the proprietor of BEALE KUSTOMS - and LEAD SINGER OF THE ZIP GUNS.

BEALE KUSTOMS - http://www.bealekustoms.com
THE ZIP GUNS - http://www.myspace.com/zipguns

Jay Beale is highly respected for his interior custom work on hot rods, vintage cars, motorcycles and more. His Ladner based company is a hot spot for some of the most beautiful interior work this side of the Rockies.


Sincerest Thanks to the Following:

**The Rickshaw Theatre http://www.rickshawtheatre.com

Malice Liveit provided us with the space at a greatly reduced rate.......
David Duprey is donating 10% of the bar revenue for the evening to the Beale family! (bring your "A" game!)

**Roche (Thee Manipulators) for the RAD poster

**Johnny Woggles for printing said RAD poster

**Jenny Magenta (Beale's Grade 9 Sewing Class Partner!) for being the wing-fox and helping a tonne!

DONATIONS (so far) FOR THE EVENT:

**please message DOUG SMITH if you are able to help out with a donation**

**Neptoon Records
http://www.www.neptoon.com

**Red Cat Records
http://www.redcat.ca

**Bonerattle Music
http://www.bonerattle.com

**Two Doctors tee Shirts & Buttons
http://www.two-doctors.com
Donated 200 buttons to raise funds at the event!

**Queen Bee Luxuries
http://www.queenbeeluxuries.com

**Danielle Levan Photography - a photo shoot valued at approx. $200!
http://www.facebook.com/danniellelevanphotography
>>>With Make-Up & Hair included, by Kat!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vancouver-BC/Makeup-and-Hair-by-Kat/122609919268?ref=ts

**Jim Cummins
http://www.facebook.com/pages/JIM-CUMMINS-AKA-IBRAINEATER/27082866693?v=info

**Nicole Steen
http://www.thetartgallery.com/nicole.html

**Holly Ruth Anderson
http://www.myspace.com/hell_o_dolly

**Natalia Diane

**Bob Scott
http://www.bobscottartwork.ca

**Jenna Mack
http://www.jennamack.com

**Melissa Russo has donated YOGA gift certificate

**East Van Screenprinting Company http://eastvanclothing.shawwebspace.ca

**Flying Saucer Records are donating a six pack of titles to the cause!
http://flyingsaucer.records.tripod.com/

**Will and Vespa Vancouver for storage space for any larger items! Yep - a drop off is available - info and address in the LINK BELOW

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=170895202708&topic=11651

****lots more to come****

Please join the existing facebook group:

Jay Beale & Family Housefire Fundraisin' Asskickin'

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=170895202708&ref=ts

to keep up-to-date on donation locations, what they need and to get your number or email to the Beale's...it is your ONE STOP point of networking for these fine folks.

WE NEED YOU TO COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!

WE NEED AS MANY DONATIONS OF PRIZES AS POSSIBLE...PLEASE, CALL ME, EMAIL ME, HUNT ME DOWN

Doug
604 657-8444
snakelake44@shaw.ca

FUCKIN EH!!!!!!

****Please invite as many people as you can - we want this night to represent just how much Vancouver can come together for our well-deserved and much loved friends****

NOTE:
Anyone attending the Vicious Cycles - Pretty Vanilla - Split Ups show at the El Dorado on this evening that wants to attend BOTH shows, get a BEALE FUNDRAISER pass at that show to receive REDUCED admission to this benefit...we appreciate the fine folks attending this fine triple bill and want to ensure people can see BOTH shows without going broke...everything helps!!!!

Happy November (or Mo-vember, if the case may be)!

Back and rested from a fun-filled foray down south for the Scion Garage Fest a few weeks back. Portland proved to be a wonderful host. Being a first time visitor, I was duly-impressed with the city, the people, the record stores, and the cheap tall cans of PBR. Speaking of Portland, everone should proceed directly to the Dirtnap website and buy the new Mean Jeans lp.

Closer to home, be sure to stop by the Rickshaw Theatre this Saturday for ....

On another note, those of you in the GVR might've noticed a new music monthly by the name of Beat Route in paper bins and alcoves around the city this past year. While the paper is new to Vancouver, the Calgary edition has become a Cowtown staple. To commemorate their recent fifth anniversary, they have put out a cd comp of the latest and greatest prairie fare, including tracks by the Sharp Ends, Sub-linguals, Black Mold and others. We've got copies to dole out, so just send a request with your next order, and we'll get you sorted.  

Finally, I may as well sign off with a plug for my weekly dj night. I've been hosting this night here in Victoria at Smiths Pub since September, 2006. Seemed like an identity for the night was well-overdue. If you're ever in the Capital City on a Friday night, be sure to pop by for a pint and a hello. Poster courtesy of Da!

Cheers,

Ti

Greetings one and all!

 Hope everyone had a great summer and that the mental switchback to Fall, routine, work, school, or some combination between isn't too jarring! Before you settle too comfortably into that velvet rut of Autumn, there's some incredible festivals happening to jostle your schedule.

 First up is Gonerfest 6, September 24th-26th in Memphis: Cheater Slicks, Compulsive Gamblers, Reatards, Nobunny, Gentleman Jesse, Canada's own White Wires, and a billion other top-shelf acts.

Next up is the crazy-ass corportate schmozz that Scion and Vice are putting on in Portland on Saturday, October 17th! One helluva line-up, and it's free. Say what you will about the logistical nightmare this festival will undoubtedly be; I say a window of opportunity to fill the La-Ti-Da minivan full of friends and have a fun weekend on the cheap!!

Speaking of travelling on the cheap, this trash rock n' roll triumvirate concludes with the Bay Area's annual favorite: Buget Rock 8, October 22nd-25th. Another killer line-up healdined by Halloween heroes The Mummies! 

I'm exhausted even thinking about all this. If you've got a hankering for a little road trip this Fall, here's the urls:

http://www.goner-records.com/gonerfest/

http://www.scion.com/garagefest/

http://www.myspace.com/budgetrock

Before signing off, a couple quick notes:

• Thanks to everyone who snatched up all the copies of Mongrel Zine we had to offer! We'll try to get some copies of the latest ish on the web store this Fall.
• For those who have purchased the Nasty-On record: well, thanks! We didn't manage to include a download code, but if you would like a digital copy of the album to compliment the vinyl copy on your shelf, just send us a quick note and we'll hook you up
• No new releases slated for the Fall, but hopefully some regular updates on our music related endeavours.
• Last but not least, congrats to Vancougar's Eden and her hubby Devin on the birth of their son! Yay!!

La-Ti-Da

TONITE, Bainbolt (ex Nasty On's Allen, Matt, Jay) play the THE RICKSHAW THEATRE
at 254 E Hastings, Vancouver http://www.myspace.com/brainbolt2

This boys have been busy recording & what we've heard so far sounds fantastic. They've only played a couple of shows so far so go see them & say you were one of the first.