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Man, what a bummer. His songs were always my favorites: King of the Past, We Went West, Bad Time to Be Poor, Claire....the list goes on and on. I love the other guys too, but Tim's songs always struck more of a chord with me.
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well that just ruined my day.
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Well that definitely is too bad.
On another note though, has anyone checked out Tim's album from his side-project "The Violet Archers"? It's absolutely amazing, and I've had it in steady rotation for several months since I got it. I've never seen it in a store up here, but I was able to download it in a loss-less FLAC format from zunior.com
If you like Tim's songs, you'll love this album.
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I don't know if the fall nationals will be the same now, or if they will even be!
This really sucks
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they had quotes from Dave in the article. Perhaps this might be a farewell show for Tim, or they'll have a new bass player. They haven't put anything on their site yet.
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That is Terrible news. I love the Rheos when they come to Edmonton. Without Tim though, I don't know if I'm gonna dish out the $$ to see them play...it's just not the same feeling.
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just saw this from the six shooter mailing list:
"For immediate release...
For the last 21 years, Rheostatics' songwriting frontline of Dave Bidini, Martin Tielli, Tim Vesely, and more currently, drummer/producer Michael Phillip Wojewoda, have helped spark and shepherd contemporary CanRock from a self-conscious sound-alike scene into a spirited universal force, leaving classic albums like Melville, Whale Music, Music Inspired by the Group of Seven, Story of Harmelodia, and 2067 in their sonic wake. After much consternation, it has been resolved that the March 30th, 2007 date at Massey Hall will be the last live performance for the group as they have existed for the last few decades. The Rheostatics may continue to persevere in one form or another in the future, but not with their current lineup intact. For fans of the Rheostatics, it will be the last chance to see this band as they've appeared heretofore; one final evening with Canada's most beloved, longstanding rock band."
Boo! I've always wanted to see them (in their current form) live. Oh well.
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For those of us (i.e. ME) who didn't get tickets for the Rheo's final Massey Hall show, I see that they're playing a "Pre-Massey Hall Farewell Show" at the Horseshoe on March 29. Tickets are $20 @ <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.sixshooterrecords.com">www.sixshooterrecords.com</a><!-- w -->.
$20 bucks, and a small venue...sounds good to me.
Edited to add: :? Nevermind...I think its already sold out. When I try to checkout it says it can't find my order.
That sucks. Their music won't be the same without him.
