Monthly Archives: September 2010

No Problem 7″ Release Show – Epilogue

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HUGE SHOUT OUT to everyone who came to the No Problem “Your Eyes” 7″ release this past weekend. There is a good good reason why they call it an ALL AGER RAGER !!! Special thanks to Matty / Clean Up Your Act Productions for hosting the evening.

SLATES wouldlike to express a sincere apology to the Edmonton all ages scene for not playing enough hall shows in the past year. We fucked up. We hope we made it up to y’all and hope to play again for you very soon. You were singing along, circle slamming, bangin’ n boppin’…seriously we haven’t been shown that kinda love since the punk shows we experienced in Cuba.

Raptor Strike keep it going boys! xProsecutionx great style and presence, I couldn’t contain myself and had to vault the merch table to get in on the slam! Spastic Panthers … “Cocaine Werewolf” nuff said. You cats ripped, hope to play with you in The Calgary soon. Problem? NO PROBLEM … killed it !!! and extra special thanks to the Chiu Lau Kung Fu crew who came out to support the bands.

Thank you to those who picked up our LP. We also have the album available for free download click here in case mom n dad short-changed your allowance before the show. I hope everyone did themselves a favour and picked up the No Problem “Your Eyes” 7″ because it rips and is everything Edmonton !

We’re playing another All Ager Rager at Avonmore Hall on Oct.16 when The Tranzmitors roll through town, so stay tuned for more good t’ings.

Shows like these remind me of Westmount Hall All Ages shows from 15 years ago. They make me proud to call Edmonton home (if you are from Edmonton and think Edmonton sucks, take a look at yourself and fuck off).

Edmonton has always had it going on. It makes us proud to see the new generation taking it to the nex level. Especially on nites like these.

Eric / SLATES

(Show photos by Michael Villaraza)

 

 

 

Boomer Jamz Demo – Download

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CLICK HERE for a free download of a SLATES banger entitled BOOMER JAMZ

Now learn the lyrics and join the choir at the nex show!

BOOMER JAMZ
I’ve gotta a reason to feel like asking questions
New beginnings and I’m looking for some answers
I’ve gotta feeling GOTTA GOOD GOOD FEELING !
I don’t mind I DON’T MIND I don’t mind not this time
You’ve got your reasons for leaving and I believe that we made all the right decisions
I’ve gotta reason GOTTA GOOD GOOD REASON !
Left confused by what’s been done
Gotta reason to be making good decisions
New beginnings I’ll be making good decisions
I’ve gotta reason
New religion / I found someone to believe in
Met the Bishop shook his hand and I thanked him for the weekend
I’ve gotta reason GOTTA GOOD GOOD REASON !
I’ve gotta feeling GOTTA GOOD FUCKING FEELING !
Left confused by what’s been done
Santa Clara lost a son
One Hundred Fires / Holy Ghosts
Never had the chance to know you
Gotta reason to be making good decisions
Gotta reason to be making good decisions
GOTTA REASON GOTTA REASON
GOTTA REASON GOTTA REASON
GOTTA REASON GOTTA GOOD GOOD REASON

In The Studio

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SLATES had a really successful round 2 at the recording studio. Under the guidance of The Beenie Prophet we recorded and mixed 13 songs in 7 days. We are hoping to release a couple songs on some 7″ records and the remainder will be released as our followup LP in the near future.

More feedback than Siamese Dream and more yeeeeeah’s than Badmotorfinger, can you dig it?

Here are some photos from studio experience. Enjoy !

The Beenie Prophet say “Everybody feel irie”




BOOSH

Check out the SLATESbook page for more photos and (hilarious) running commentary !