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Here are some AWESOME links to help you on your way...
I'll keep adding more as I spot 'em
***SEND ME THE LINKS YOU'D LIKE TO SEE HERE!***
(and then bookmark this page -> you'll have it all!)
I'll keep adding more as I spot 'em
***SEND ME THE LINKS YOU'D LIKE TO SEE HERE!***
(and then bookmark this page -> you'll have it all!)
***
Helpful Musical Links:
Helpful Musical Links:
Audacity: FREE Audio Editor:
I used Audacity to record all my "Rough Stuff" that's currently online. It's like a digital tape deck recorder... only there's no tape (so get your levels correct!) and you can multi-track as much as you have disk space to handle it (I've got like 80hrs recorded with 30Gs left on my drive!)
~ Also, download their "Lame" Mp3 encoder add-on, and you can export your projects into upload-friendly (and CD burning-friendly) Mp3 files.
~ It's free, which is good for those of us who can't afford ProTools at the moment... a-hem... ; )
I used Audacity to record all my "Rough Stuff" that's currently online. It's like a digital tape deck recorder... only there's no tape (so get your levels correct!) and you can multi-track as much as you have disk space to handle it (I've got like 80hrs recorded with 30Gs left on my drive!)
~ Also, download their "Lame" Mp3 encoder add-on, and you can export your projects into upload-friendly (and CD burning-friendly) Mp3 files.
~ It's free, which is good for those of us who can't afford ProTools at the moment... a-hem... ; )
Last Drag Records:
Neal "Diamond" Johnstone's Record Label is your gateway to Ottawa's basement dwellers.
Valhallah Guitars:
Need your ax fixed? James can do pretty much anything (check out Ole' Sparky!).
Lauzon Music:
Buy your fine guitars and pianos here! I hear the repair department is pretty darn good too!
Spaceman Music:
Downtown? Need an amp? Need an ax? Need a mixing board? Like Scott scowling at you?
Head down to Spaceman - they are out of this world.
Neal "Diamond" Johnstone's Record Label is your gateway to Ottawa's basement dwellers.
Valhallah Guitars:
Need your ax fixed? James can do pretty much anything (check out Ole' Sparky!).
Lauzon Music:
Buy your fine guitars and pianos here! I hear the repair department is pretty darn good too!
Spaceman Music:
Downtown? Need an amp? Need an ax? Need a mixing board? Like Scott scowling at you?
Head down to Spaceman - they are out of this world.
OTTAWA Band Links:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Lloyd Smiley:
Hear Lloyd rocket solo at ReverbNation! Rough Stuff is in progress... Better Stuff to come!
Joffinator: (a.k.a. Lloyd)
Cover songs and other things that border on copyright infringment (also at ReverbNation).
The Double Pumpers: (click here for MySpace) - Music For Cats
By far the best Ottawa band since the dawn of civilization! They keep their "mix of 70s riff-rock, 60s psych and Delta Blues" burning with a new album out soon!
The Mighty Eagle Band: - Last Drag Records
The Eagles fly mighty in this explosive hollerfest of rock!!!
Garaga:
Ottawa's answer to ActivOn... apply directly to the eardrums.
Tokyo Sex Whale:
Loud, tight and awwwright! If you like Q.O.T.S.A. or anything of that ilk ... you already love them.
The Fucking Machines: (click here for MySpace)
As dirty as they sound... and then some! Dual vocals, solid rhythm, old-school punk methods. Yarrr!
B/A/C/O/N:
The MySpace page says it all... delicious.
The Semantics:
Introspective, airy rock-poppers. Check them out and support 'em if you like 'em!
Jamnsterdamn:
Do you like 3-hour songs? Think music is pure sound and not formulaic? Then this is the music experience you've been waiting all year for.
Muffler Crunch: - Last Drag Records
Vikingesque duo from Hell. You have to hear them to believe them.
Jesus Mullet:
"Originally formed in February 2001 by Jay Chapman and Mark McGee, Jesus Mullet's goal is to play straight up heavy rock 'n' roll. After acquiring bass player Andrew Rashotte in early 2002, the band has recorded several demos and most recently recorded the full-length "Waiting For The Next Wagon" which is soon to be released." [quote from their MySpace page].
Andrew Vincent and the Pirates: - Kelp Records
Sadly, relocated, AV is on his own most of the time - which can actually be better than you think!
You may recently remember that Old Navy commercial
... or may actually have known Gary Haché
... or ever lived in the "Sink Room" of Arthur St.
~ whichever the way, you'll appreciate the surfy / Velvet Undergroundy / awesomy tunes.
New Zealand's greatest Folk / Hip-Hop / Comedy duo! You will be addicted.
Hear Lloyd rocket solo at ReverbNation! Rough Stuff is in progress... Better Stuff to come!
Joffinator: (a.k.a. Lloyd)
Cover songs and other things that border on copyright infringment (also at ReverbNation).
The Double Pumpers: (click here for MySpace) - Music For Cats
By far the best Ottawa band since the dawn of civilization! They keep their "mix of 70s riff-rock, 60s psych and Delta Blues" burning with a new album out soon!
The Mighty Eagle Band: - Last Drag Records
The Eagles fly mighty in this explosive hollerfest of rock!!!
Garaga:
Ottawa's answer to ActivOn... apply directly to the eardrums.
Tokyo Sex Whale:
Loud, tight and awwwright! If you like Q.O.T.S.A. or anything of that ilk ... you already love them.
The Fucking Machines: (click here for MySpace)
As dirty as they sound... and then some! Dual vocals, solid rhythm, old-school punk methods. Yarrr!
B/A/C/O/N:
The MySpace page says it all... delicious.
The Semantics:
Introspective, airy rock-poppers. Check them out and support 'em if you like 'em!
Jamnsterdamn:
Do you like 3-hour songs? Think music is pure sound and not formulaic? Then this is the music experience you've been waiting all year for.
Muffler Crunch: - Last Drag Records
Vikingesque duo from Hell. You have to hear them to believe them.
Jesus Mullet:
"Originally formed in February 2001 by Jay Chapman and Mark McGee, Jesus Mullet's goal is to play straight up heavy rock 'n' roll. After acquiring bass player Andrew Rashotte in early 2002, the band has recorded several demos and most recently recorded the full-length "Waiting For The Next Wagon" which is soon to be released." [quote from their MySpace page].
BANDS ELSEWHERE IN CANADA:
Andrew Vincent and the Pirates: - Kelp Records
Sadly, relocated, AV is on his own most of the time - which can actually be better than you think!
You may recently remember that Old Navy commercial
... or may actually have known Gary Haché
... or ever lived in the "Sink Room" of Arthur St.
~ whichever the way, you'll appreciate the surfy / Velvet Undergroundy / awesomy tunes.
INTERNATIONAL BAND LINKS:
Flight of the Conchords: (click here for MySpace)New Zealand's greatest Folk / Hip-Hop / Comedy duo! You will be addicted.
Copyright . Lloyd Smiley. All rights reserved.
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But in case the above hit counter resets again,
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But really, why else would I check this page otherwise?
Ok, I know this is weird... and not just-a-bit redundant...
But in case the above hit counter resets again,
I've added this back-up one:
Yes, I realize that's weird...
But really, why else would I check this page otherwise?
