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| From | Ralph Alfonso <ralph@bongobeat.com> |
| Subject | The Diodes. 2015 Multimedia Tour + Diodes Beer! |
| Date | Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:56:03 -0400 |
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The Diodes On Tour 2015
Music. Film. Photography.
with special guest Gordie Lewis (of Teenage Head).
A rare screening of the 1977 film, "Crash'n'Burn"
featuring The Diodes, Teenage Head, and The Dead Boys.
Plus an exhibition and sale of 1977 punk photography by Ralph Alfonso.
Introducing: a limited edition Diodes beer: Blonde Fever IPA
on sale at all shows by The Manantler Craft Brewing Co. (Bowmanville)
http://www.manantler.com/menu/
Here is the complete tour itinerary
PLEASE NOTE:
* Gordie Lewis is on Toronto, Hamilton & Montreal shows only
* Don Pyle and his out of focus talking slideshow + photo exhibition
is on the Montreal bill only
* Brantford is Diodes only (all ages show)
* Bowmanville is a limited capacity (30-40) mini-set to launch Diodes
Blonde Fever beer
Friday, Sept 11: Toronto, Phoenix Concert Theatre
* Diodes, with: Gordie Lewis, Crash'n'Burn Film, Ralph Alfonso
https://www.facebook.com/events/1457380337900683/
Sat, Sept 12: Bowmanville, Manantler Craft Brewing Co.
*Diodes, with: Tijuana Jesus
https://www.facebook.com/events/967112906685403/
Sunday, Sept 13, Hamilton, This Ain't Hollywood
* Diodes, with: Gordie Lewis, Crash'n'Burn Film, Ralph Alfonso
https://www.facebook.com/events/1473449906307942/
Tuesday, Sept 15, Brantford, The Brantford Station Gallery
* Diodes only. Concert Set. All ages.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1674416916110804/
Thursday, Sept 17, Montreal, Phi Centre (POP Montreal Festival)
* Diodes, with Gordie Lewis, Don Pyle, Frisky Kids, Crash'n'Burn Movie
https://www.facebook.com/events/1050632834950443/
Contact: Ralph Alfonso
ph: 514.952.6190
e: ralph@bongobeat.com
http://thediodestoronto.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/46862397661/
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Toronto Rock'n'Roll History
Finally together. One Night Only.
The Diodes (original 1977 line-up)
with special guest
Gordie Lewis (of Teenage Head)
featuring Dave Rave (The Shakers, Teenage Head)
PLUS:
A rare screening of the 1977 film, "Crash'n'Burn"
featuring The Diodes, Teenage Head, The Dead Boys,
and The Boyfriends.
Filmed in its entirety at the legendary Crash'n'Burn club,
Toronto, during the punk summer of 1977 by indie film-maker
Ross McLaren. This film is not available commercially and
can only be screened in its original 16mm format.
Diodes and Crash'n'Burn club manager Ralph Alfonso will
introduce the film and give a short overview of that era in
Toronto rock history.
In addition, there will be an exhibition and sale of 1977 punk
photography by Ralph Alfonso (Ramones, Diodes, Teenage Head,
Patti Smith, Viletones, Damned, Stranglers, Blondie, Talking Heads, etc).
Memorabilia, vinyl, cds, shirts, books and DVDs will also be available
(including The Last Pogo Jumps Again DVD).
*In Montreal, Ralph will be replaced by the better looking Don Pyle, who
will present his "out of focus talking slide show" based on his acclaimed
book, Trouble In The Camera Club; in addition to an exhibition and sale
of photos from his book.
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BIOS
The Diodes
http://thediodestoronto.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Diodes
The Diodes jump-started punk in Toronto with pioneering concerts at the Ontario
College of Art and the creation of Canada's first punk club, The
Crash'n'Burn, which
became a showcase for the leading bands of that era (including Teenage Head).
As the first punk band signed to a major Canadian label (CBS) in
1977, The Diodes benefitted
from a media presence and touring regime that helped open doors for
punk across the
country.
The international clout of CBS got the Diodes lp released in the UK,
France, Holland, Germany,
Australia, and the USA (where it sold 10,000 on import). When the
re-united Diodes toured
Italy and the UK in 2010, they were met by fans who'd waited 30 years
to see them.
In 2016, all three Diodes lps will be re-released in vinyl form by
the prestigious re-issue label, Storming The Base.
A deluxe vinyl box set will include a bonus disc of rarities and out-takes.
Meanwhile, Time/Damage, the Italian vinyl lp of The Diodes live at
the El Mocambo 1978, will finally get its
digital and cd debut later this year.
The original Diodes are: Paul Robinson (vocals), John Catto (guitar),
Ian Mackay (bass, vocals) and John Hamilton (drums, vocals).
On these dates, John Hamilton will play keyboards (recreating his
album parts) and John Andrew from the UK will be on drums (John
toured with The Diodes in Italy).
Gordie Lewis
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordie-Lewis/1570753379803279
Gordie Lewis has always been the quiet heartbeat and rock'n'roll soul
behind the iconic
Teenage Head (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Head_(band), a
Canadian rock juggernaut that continues to this day (the band recently
celebrated 40 years at the Phoenix Concert Hall) with a legacy of
gold and platinum albums
and indestructible hits like "Let's Shake", "Top Down" and "Something
On My Mind".
Over the years, Gordie Lewis has stepped out on his own in various
capacities (special guest,
musical host, guitarist with Tongue Fu); culminating in a solo
venture that re-unites him with former Teenage Head rhythm
guitarist/vocalist
Dave Rave (also from The Shakers and a successful solo career), that
allows him the creativity to explore his rock influences to the
delight of both old
and new fans alike. A debut solo album will be released shortly; and
already creating a buzz amongst
those who've heard a preview.
Gordie Lewis is joined on stage by Dave Rave (vocals), Gene Champagne
(Killjoys) on drums and Paul Cameron (bass).
Ralph Alfonso
http://www.bbamgallery.com
Ralph Alfonso has been the glue in the background of the Toronto 1977
era; championing the bands and
the scene as a journalist (Bomp!, New York Rocker, Cheap Thrills),
photographer, club manager, book
publisher (the ground-breaking Treat Me Like Dirt history of Toronto
punk by Liz Worth) and commentator in various books, documentaries,
etc.
Ralph is a former record label executive at Attic Records (he was
there when Teenage Head was signed to the label), Warner, EMI,
Nettwerk, and his own acclaimed Bongo Beat Records; in addition to a
career as a musician/poet with Top Ten College Radio cds as leader of
the garage rock jazz group Ralph (an offshoot of his fanzine Ralph,
Coffee Jazz and Poetry). Ralph currently runs an art
gallery/performance space in Montreal called BBAM! Gallery that
shares the same DIY ethos of the Crash'n'Burn club (and the same
cashbox, actually).
Don Pyle
http://www.donpyle.com/titcc_pages/titcc3.html
Don Pyle is a musician, producer, and artist. He's released 12
albums, created music for films and TV series, and produced
recordings for other artists. He was a member of the Juno
award-winning band Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet for 11 years. He
has been taking photographs since he acquired a red plastic Sabre
"620" camera in 1965. Trouble in the Camera Club was published as a
photo and essay book by ECW Press in 2011, and included over 300
photographs of Toronto punk bands such as Viletones, The Curse, The
Mods, The Ugly and Hamilton's Teenage Head. His photos of
international artists include Iggy Pop, Ramones, Dead Boys, The
Heartbreakers, Vibrators and The Troggs.
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OVERVIEW
by Ralph Alfonso
When I was approached by Enzo Petrungaro at the Phoenix Concert
Theatre, he wanted something
special; not the usual by the numbers rock show. He asked me about
our Crash 'n' Burn
club and evoking that spirit.
The club itself can never be recreated because it was of its time; a
club that was built,
created and run by The Diodes and friends in the scene. Longevity was
never an option.
It was born spontaneously and extinguished instantaneously
But the energy and and sense of communal solidarity still runs
through those of us who
created it, who were part of it, and in my case, slept there after
everyone went home.
During the 2011 Hamilton Music Awards, we had the opportunity to hang
out with Gord Lewis
and renew old friendships. As a fan, I had always thought to myself,
it would be great
to somehow do something together with Gord Lewis and John Catto -
these are the two
main writers/sonic architects of each other's bands; they share so
many common influences -
it would be amazing to see them on stage together!
The last time Diodes guitarist John Catto and Gordie Lewis were on
the same bill together was at
CBGB's in 1977. Altho they've known each other, they have never
jammed together until now - be prepared
for some real rock'n'roll as these two distinctive and individual
guitarists blast off. It's only taken 38 years to make this happen!
So, when I was asked about the Crash 'n' Burn - I thought why
re-create when you
can create something new.
We're all friends. We've all been through the same battles.
Let's share the energy of our experiences and blow the roof off the joint.
--
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Ralph Alfonso
Bongo Beat Records
2049 Melrose Ave
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
H4A 2R6
514.952.6190
http://www.bongobeat.com
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