Vancouver’s Said the Whale has joined the call to get Amanda Putz reinstated on CBC Radio 3. They have sent out messages via Facebook and Myspace urging their fans to write in. From their Myspace Blog today: “Dearest friends and enemies, At the risk of involving ourselves with politics and the inner workings of CBC’s…
A Free Holiday EP from Said the Whale
For the second year running Said the Whale is offering a free Holiday EP. This years ‘West Coast Christmas EP’ can be downloaded at http://www.pop-machine.ca/stw-xmas08.htm and if you missed it you can still grab last year’s at http://www.pop-machine.ca/stw-xmas07.htm. Santa may like rich kids better but Said the Whale loves you all.
Said the Whale Tour Dates
It seems like they just finished a tour but Said the Whale is hitting the road yet again. This time they’ve added keyboard player Jaycelyn Brown to the mix, which should make for a slightly different sound for the band. You can get an idea of what Jaycelyn might bring with a listen to some…
Does Anyone in Vancouver Play Keyboards Anymore?
A little over a year ago I posted that Said the Whale was looking for a keyboard player. Amazingly, they still are. I find it unbelievable that in a city the size of Vancouver that a band as good (and recently successful) as Said the Whale is having a hard time finding a keyboard player…
Said the Whale and Hey Ocean Tour Video
Said the Whale and Hey Ocean! have been touring about together recently and put this little video together so you can get an idea of the grueling work that touring is. You Can Catch Said the Whale at The Slice in Lethbridge Alberta June 21 The Virgin Festival in Calgary June 22 the Canmore Hotel…
Said the Whale CD Out Today!
Said the Whale’s “Howe Sounds/Taking Abalonia” is officially in stores today. The CD Release party, for those of you in Vancouver or who feel like heading to Vancouver is this Thursday at the Biltmore, doors at 9. According to their MySpace blog they are reasonably happy with the album “We feel like little boys with…
Dan Mangan Tour Dates
Dan Mangan (homepage, Myspace) has announced the dates for his upcoming tour through BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec (including a few dates with Said the Whale). In case you missed it Dan now has a few songs available for download on this site. Go out and welcome him to your town! May 22.…
New Said the Whale Video
Don’t forget: New Said the Whale album coming in early June. Said the Whale – This City’s a Mess
Said the Whale Album June 5
The new album (officially the first from Said the Whale) will officially be released on on June 3rd, but the CD Release party isn’t until June 5th at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver. From saidthewhale.com: “I’m not sure if we have ever officially announced this…but we have a new record coming out! It is called…
Vancouver Last Minute Show – Said the Whale
Said the Whale has added a last minute show – tomorrow night (Sunday, April 13) at the Media Club in Vancouver. The show starts at 9:30ish with “Maurice, Lotus Child, Aidan Knight, and possibly one more band whose name may or may not rhyme with “Gay Lotion”.”. This is also a “prom party” Also, please…