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so....

2008-08-21T00:23:31Z

What were your Shambles highlights?
disappointments etc...
do tell...
so curious if peeps had as much fun as i did!!
bless up!!
jenna
~*~

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Audio Architect back in Nelson!!! shock AUG 23 @ The Royal

2008-08-20T20:15:54Z

Audio Architect is known for his incredible DJ skills on the mixer and his original themed music productions ranging from Carpark to Tankwhale... Join Audio Architect with Synthesis, Alex Suplex, and Evil Monkey for a nite of breakbeats and electro synthesis, that will get the crowd moving We are bringing in extra sound, lights, and fans on the dance floor to help make this experience one for the record books!!!!

TIX GO ON SALE JULY 21st @ Eddy's Music--> $10
THIS WILL SELL OUT!!!!!

$15 @ DOOR!!!
---25-30 tix available at door the nite of-- come EARLY!

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burning man ticket for sale.

2008-08-20T16:55:41Z

i have 1 burning man ticket for sale. would prefer to sell to someone local.

$220

email: robin at novadiem dot com

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tall brian has a burning man ticket up for grabs

2008-08-19T05:54:52Z

that's right kids..
don't think i'm feelin the epic pilgrimage this year so im willing to pass on my ticket for what i paid for it. $ 267.00 hopefully.
anybody know any one who needs a ticket to the greatest show on earth?

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Burning man Earthdance and a circus bus, wanna come?

2008-08-17T20:43:47Z

hello we still have room at the moment
we are asking $200 to burning man
we are asking $300 in gas for the whole journey to burning man and then to
Earthdance and potentially all the way back

we are heading to vancouver tuesday night
to hopefully load up and meet up on wednsday to leave wednesday night or
thursday..
let me know
do you do any type of performance or art, as we are also looking for collaborators for the journey

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ableton workshops in nelson weds/thurs

2008-08-15T03:59:12Z

hey hey hey, your friendly neighborhood conductor of phatness dropping you all a line to let you know i'll be conducting some ableton workshops at the factory on wednesday and thursday this week.

topics covered:

beating writers block... how to pump out massive amounts of tunes QUICK
arrangement + composition
racks + why you need to use them for everything
sound design
percussion design
writing beats
my bass system
DJing with ableton
live PAs with ableton
working with looping and MCs and whatnot

and tons of other stuff too... most of the basics are going to be covered tomorrow, and then the real tricky stuff is on thursday.

be sure to bring lots of hard drive space as i have shitloads of samples and racks to share.

cost: $40/day $70/both days

wuha!

see you there...

dylan

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This Saturday Night>Wassabi Collective

2008-08-14T06:27:15Z

WASSABI COLLECTIVE
w/SELECTA MESZENJAH
SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH, 2008
SPIRITBAR
422 VERNON ST
NELSON, BC
TICKETS AT EDDY MUSIC & HEMP & CO
($15 ADVANCE/$20 AT THE DOOR)

CHECK IT!!!

Wassabi Collective know how to ignite a groove with a lot of rhythmic drive and party-hearty energy. This Canadian five-piece are progressive — they can bounce on a reggae groove or launch into a pulsating, tribal soul shakedown. They can switch with ease between hip hop punches and organic electro textures, ribbons of soul and trance winding throughout — bringing their hopping audience into a pulsing mass. Melissa Meretsky, who shares vocal duties with the raw and real reggae rudeboy Gisto, has a young, boundless energy and a mesmerizing rhythm. Melissa’s powerful and assertive vocal stylings frequently take the lead, dripping with a molasses-smooth warmth. As the music intensifies Meretsky can get feisty, driving her drums with a force to be reckoned with, twirling about in an alluring display of skilled instrumentation and sensual swaying, arms a flight, interrupted only to bounce back to her congas in a fiery display. Dont miss it!!! Doors at 10pm with a special opening set by Selecta Meszenjah.

www.myspace.com/wassabicollective
www.wassabi.net

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LF: ride to van on sunday...

2008-08-13T21:38:15Z

my girl and i really REALLY don't want to take the greyhound to van. i heard it takes like 12 hours... ick!

anyway, if you or anyone you know is driving we fully have money for them. we are just two people and we don't have a whole lot of stuff too...

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Adham Shaikh & Ganga Giri -- Wednesday @ Spirit Bar

2008-08-13T08:51:18Z

Shambhala decrompression for those who just didn't get enough dancing in on the weekend, and especially for those who didn't make it to Shambhala...

Adham Shaikh and Ganga Giri will be laying it down Wednesday night at the Spirit Bar. Both had excellent , well attended sets at Shambhala. I loved Adham's living room set this year (labyrinth rocked also). It's always an earthy , cool scene midday on the beach. Everybody dancing and chilling in the sun.

Looking forward to seeing people at this gig.

Cheers

Alan

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Leather & Fur for Fashion?

2008-08-12T17:17:18Z

Hiya, Just wanted to share that I*ve been Feeling REALLY GOooOD about some choices I have made over the last year*

Im making a public declaration to *Only purchase RECYCLED LEATHER goods from now on and not wear fur for fashion*

After finding out how destructive the leather industry is to the environment-!!ONE OF THE WORST!! The CHEMICALS used to soften and dye leather are really messing our earth up! even more then our plastic wares*

Many folks think that leather is OK because the cow is used for meat-BUT *comon, the beef industry really sucks for a million(at least) reasons-do you really need me to start listing them?

Many folks think that most of the leather we wear even comes from these cows-BUT NO, much of the leather that you and i wear comes from cows in India which have been swindled from very poor families who have worshiped the cow from birth as sacred-are then sold only on the assurance to the families that the cows will remain well treated but then are basically traumatized till they are slaughtered *inhumanely
***holy cow, finding that out was a hard one to swallow!
Eventually i would love love LOVE to see us even evolve out of wearing leather for fashion but to be realistic this will take time...

And fur for fashion?* arnt we over that yet?! we have been splashing red paint on fur coats for decades now!
even if its recycled we are still promoting that fur is cool draped over our dapper shoulders and sexy backs...
POOR ANIMALS! comon-this just needs to end my loves!

Please see the movie ***Earthings*** free on Google Video http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=earthlings&sitesearch=# for a very thorough download* brace yourself and stay brave enough to watch some truths for the whole 1 hour 35mins.

Im writing this from my heart, because i see so many wikked amazing folks out and about seemingly unaware of the blaring hypocrisy that is the fashion and beauty they are expressing to the world.
SOOO many amazing folks making leather coats, cuffs, pants, boots, belts you name it...do they ask themselves if this is right, the footprint they are stomping onto the planet they revere? how can they not? and if that question hasnt come up then im asking them now to at least ask themselves-deeply ask*

much change takes place with the choices we make, where we spend our dollars, how we walk our talk*

Ok 10/4 good buddies
over n out*~
much love
innessa

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Mattress Racing on Baker St.

2008-08-10T05:04:43Z

It happened one night...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuL6244NSeM

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scumbala happing this year

2008-08-09T17:16:33Z

Hey is scumbala going down this year?

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Nelson LakeFest 2009 Poll

2008-08-08T23:19:00Z

Hey Everyone

The wheels are rolling regarding the proposed Nelson LakeFest, scheduled to be held in the 3rd week of August of next year.

Please take the time to fill out our online poll and voice your opinion.

Public support is crucial

http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/Nelson_LakeFest.html

If you are business owner or are part of an organization please express your support via email so I can add you to the ever growing list.

http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/Biz_Support.html

Take care

Oh yeah... the latest photos of Starbelly Jam and jazzfest are also up for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/main.php

Raven

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YoGa!

2008-08-05T17:06:15Z

hello folks!
so here we gooooooooo!
I am teaching a hatha flow yoga class every morning at 10 am at the beach stage.
bring a mat if you have one...but i do have a few extra as well.
great way to start the day...or prep for sleep.
stretch it out...find your inner vision and stay level!
come on down!
see you soon,
much love
jenna arpita
~*~

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Ride needed from Van -> Nelson

2008-08-05T03:39:57Z

hello all,
I'm a 20 year old female from Nelson, currently studying in Vancouver, and I was hoping to be back in Nelson before Shambhala to spend some time with family and friends. I'm looking for a ride from Vancouver to Nelson either on sunday night or monday August 4th. I would help with driving (however I can't drive standard), share gas expenses, music and thoughts with you.
Please msg me if you're headed to Nelson on either of these days and have room for one more :)
Thanks
~Blissings

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NAZARETH Live @ Element Castlegar July 30th

2008-07-31T09:08:21Z

Nazareth, all the way from Great Britain, Live for one night only, Wednesday July 30th, 2008. Be part of their historic 40th Anniversary World Tour. This is it. Only 2 dates in all of BC and your chance to see one of the most popular classic rock acts of all time.

Tickets on sale through Ticketweb http://www.ticketweb.ca/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=20502 The Element, Ripping Giraffe in Nelson and On The Edge Music in Trail. Only $35 in Advance including GST.

Doors Open 9pm. Reserve your dinner seats early to secure prime mezzanine seating and a great night of food and entertainment. call 365-8066.

For more information visit www.nazarethdirect.co.uk/

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KOOTENAY GAY PRIDE

2008-07-30T20:13:35Z

Kootenay Gay Pride is NOT cancelled and will be happening as usual on the long weekend at the end of August. The parade is booked with City Hall and the insurance company. The Rod & Gun Club hall is booked. Posters will be up around town by tomorrow. If anyone is interested in being parade marshalls, helping with the rally or decorating for the dance contact Jo & Ariah at 505-3655. Here is the opportunity to give back to your community and to all who have worked their butts off for the past decade or more. Parade your Pride peoples.

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After Shambles...Burning Man!!

2008-07-29T18:50:06Z

So I've got a Burning Man ticket for sale. I realize it might be a little early, but if anyone out there has so much fun at Shambhala (duh) that you want to go to BM you can say "Hey I think Dan has a ticket for sale. It's really too bad he can't come, but I'm going to see if he still has that ticket" and then we'll talk and you'll get a shiny BM ticket. Bonus: the ticket is in Nelson, so maximum convenience for you and your friends. Double Bonus: Tickets are now at $295 but I'm selling mine for $275. You save!
probably the best way to contact me is at danrona@gmail.com.
Peace!

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DR.HOOK back @ THE ELEMENT Saturday September 6th

2008-07-29T06:05:20Z

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. If you missed out on the last Sold Out show, be sure to get your tickets early. Classic music from one of the most popular musicians and bands of their time. Dr. Hook & The Medicine featuring Ray Sawyer. You do not want to miss this show!!

Element CASTLEGAR on Saturday Septembber 6th, 2008 - Tickets online at Ticketweb, Ripping Giraffe in Nelson, On The Edge Music in Rossland and at the Club. Co-presented by Mountain FM

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Bull riding at the Element Saturday August 30th

2008-07-29T06:03:33Z

Come and ride our Mechanical Bull... Prizes and a lot of fun!!! Everyone is welcome, ladies, gentlemen, bull riding virgins, beginners and pros... hold on tight!!!

This is your chance to see if you got what it takes to be a real cowboy. You watch it on TV and talk trash... now you you can prove to your friends that you can do it. Compete against your friends and see who can hold on the longest... Can't imagine a better place to be in the heart of the Kootenays.

Saturday Aug 30th, 2008 at 10pm.

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Ultimate foam party @ The Element Aug 15th & 22nd

2008-07-29T06:01:37Z

Europe’s and Mexico's hottest rage is Castlegar’s wildest night! Foam Party night at the Element! Bring your beach attire, get wet & wild, as the Element hosts the Ultimate Foam party! A dance floor full of foam and wet, hot bodies where anything goes! The Ultimate Foam Party at the Element Club Bar Grill. Round up your best buds and get it on in the suds.

Doors open at 10pm. Get here early and bring your beachwear and friends for the biggest Summertime party ever!

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---> from Nelson to the first gate(can I have a lift?)

2008-07-29T00:27:43Z

I need a lift from downtown Nelson to the start of the dusty road to Shambhala!

I am going to walk to 6km into the site, but obviously walking from Nelson is not as sweet.

Can I squeeze in with you?

K? yay! (ps - sooo excited to see Nelson again)

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Proposed Rock Crushing Facilty next to Down Town Nelson

2008-07-27T02:48:41Z

So not sure if any one has heard about this but apparently CPR has recieved permits to put a large scale rock crushing facility on its right of way lands, next to that big abandoned wherehouse with all the broken windows, right close to down town. This would be a major facility which would drastically change the face of nelson with the constant noise of machinery and clouds of dust coating baker st. Apparently this land is already zoned industrial and CPR has a lot powers that normal corporation's do not. From what I hear city council is opposed but powerless to stop this development. I would recommend that anyone who cares about preserving Nelson should try to dig up as much info as they can on this. It makes the kootani landing development and the proposed development at red sand pretty insignificant, and perhaps evan just smoke screens to divert peoples attention from the real threat facing our community.

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Looking for riders to burning man after shambs

2008-07-26T03:42:49Z

Heya mythmaker is doin the burn
and looking for riders.
let me know

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rental or share needed- moving to Nelson ASAP!

2008-07-25T19:42:45Z

hi lovely Nelsonites. My husband and 3 month old and I are moving out to Nelson in August or September and need a temporary or long term place to stay, like apartment rental or shared accommodation. We will be looking for land at the same time. I am a music teacher, and am also looking for students to teach violin, piano, beginner guitar to. Anyone know of anything? Really excited to get out there from Ontario. My lil brother was just out there and loved it. Thanks so much!

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ART StuDiO for RENT

2008-07-24T19:06:43Z

Need a Space to Get Creative??

Renting Art Studio starting AUGUST 1st

call to view 250-505-0621

near Gyro Park ~ only 15min walk from Baker St.

This is a very sweet BRIGHT space in a forest with creek and waterfall

~ Big Windows, lots of wall space, open floor space

~ access to washroom with running water

~ lots of gardening space too :)

Rent is $300/mo (plus heat in the winter)
( price is flexible )

call to check it out 250-505-0621

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Rally for War Resister Robin Long, July 12, 1pm, corner Stanley & Victoria

2008-07-18T13:29:12Z

Our friend Robin is still in the local lockup. Please show him some Love!

There's a rally on Saturday, July 12, 1pm at the corner of Stanley
and Victoria.

Speakers will include Peggy Mason (former Canadian UN Ambassador for
Disarmament and current chair of the board of the Canadian centre for Treaty
Compliance at Carleton University in Ottawa) and Dr. Michael Byers (author
and director of the Liu Institute for Global Issues at UBC)

Also:

Call and email Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
613.992.4211
pm@pm.gc.ca

Call and email Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Diane Finley.
613.996.4974
finley.d@parl.gc.ca
finled1@parl.gc.ca

Please contact your MP to express your support for war resisters. To find
contact information, click
http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC

Write letters to your local and national newspapers. Demand that Diane Finley
and Stephen Harper to respect the will of Parliament and Canadians and let
the war resisters stay!

War Resisters Support Campaign
http://resisters.ca/

See also:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080708.wwardeserter08/BNStory/National/home

News of imminent deportation shocks U.S. army deserter

Written by Rod Mickleburgh, GLOBE & MAIL

Wednesday, 09 July 2008

VANCOUVER -- Canadian authorities appear to be speeding up efforts to deport U.S. army deserters, despite a key Federal Court decision just last Friday in favour of so-called "war resisters".

(Photo: Robin Long is led to an immigration hearing room in Vancouver.)

Deserter Robin Long, his supporters and his lawyers were stunned yesterday to learn that Mr. Long, currently being held in a Nelson jail, was in danger of being sent back to the United States as early as today.

"His removal is imminent ...probably within a day or two," Canada Border Services Agency lawyer Rick Lengert told a hastily arranged Immigration and Refugee Board hearing.

There had been no warning to Mr. Long that he was in danger of being sent back to the United States so quickly, and it came as a particular shock to his lawyer, Shepherd Moss, in light of last week's court decision upholding deserter Joshua Key's appeal of his failed refugee application.

Mr. Moss served notice that he would seek an emergency, after-hours sitting of the Federal Court to ask for an immediate stay of his client's deportation.

Late yesterday, the border agency agreed to make no move to deport Mr. Long until Monday, giving his lawyer a bit more time.

But Mr. Long's supporters were nonetheless outraged by the suddenness of his arrest and near deportation.

The 25-year-old failed refugee claimant was arrested in Nelson on a deportation warrant on Friday, the same day as Mr. Key's victory in the courts.

No one on Mr. Long's side was informed until just before the Immigration and Refugee Board hearing began yesterday afternoon that approval for his deportation had been granted by immigration officials two months ago.

"Basically, they're trying to kidnap war resisters and get them into the hands of George Bush," steamed Bob Ages of the Vancouver War Resisters Support Campaign. "This is the closest thing to rendition we've had in this country since Maher Arar. It's outrageous. What are these enforcement people up to?"

If Mr. Long is deported, he will be the first of an estimated 200 deserters who have sought refuge in Canada to be returned to the United States, marking an official end to the country's policy of welcoming American draft dodgers and deserters that began during the Vietnam War.

He remains in jail in the idyllic Interior city, home to many young men who have fled U.S. military service because of the war in Iraq.

Mr. Ages said Immigration Minister Diane Finley should be pressed about the matter, given Friday's pro-resister court decision and last month's vote in Parliament favouring a motion to grant asylum to American deserters.

The House of Commons vote was not binding on the government.

Mr. Long left the army after two years service and arrived in Canada in 2005. He has said he deserted because he did not want to participate in "an illegal war of aggression in Iraq. Morally, I felt I couldn't do that."

His claim for refugee status was rejected.

He was arrested for violating terms of his release from previous custody by failing to notify the border agency of his latest address in Nelson.

The immigration hearing was called to decide whether he should remain in custody, until he is returned to the U.S.

Testifying by telephone from his Nelson jail cell, Mr. Long told the hearing that that he had been "couch surfing" at various local residences, and didn't realize the seriousness of having to report every time he changed locations.

But adjudicator Leeanne King ordered him to remain in jail. "There is no stay in place. You are removable," she told Mr. Long over the phone. "The department is going to remove you tomorrow, or as soon as possible ... so obviously now your physical whereabouts are even more crucial."

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Nelson Electronic Music Compilation Co-Op

2008-07-16T04:52:31Z

Hey Yall

This topic is for anyone who produces electronic music in Nelson or surrounding areas.

If you or someone you know is holding it down when it comes to making beats then check this out..

Myself along with the ppl I have contacted so far are putting together a compilation cd. The goal is to have many artists pushing a product that is up to par with some of the best. I know from the ppl I have met so far that there is some serious talent in the area! My only problem is that I have not yet contacted everyone.

So get in contact with me or pass on this message to someone u know..
yo

email: benfresh@gmail.com

Best--

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Nelson LakeFest 2009 Poll

2008-07-12T17:38:09Z

In the works for August of next year is Nelson LakeFest 2009, to be held at Rotary Lakeside Park - an annual 2 day quality-compressed version of the former 3 day long Nelson International Streetfest.
Your support is crucial so I have an online poll at
http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/Nelson_LakeFest.html

May the Spirit Be With You...

Raven Gregoire

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Did The Freestylers Suck ?

2008-07-12T02:42:42Z

... or was it just me ? I can't quite figure it out. I really thought I liked the Freestylers a lot and was pretty darn pumped to see them. The first thing I noticed was tons of near-cardable people in the club, but being grad night that was'nt to surprising. The Freestylers got going and you won't believe what happened ... the sound sucked ... again.

No offence to anyone, maybe its my ears that suck. I know i'm a sound-spoiled little deadhead used to the best quadra-phonic sound but come on. The sound was so bad in the main room that I was forced to check out the back room. Thankfully there was an excellent DJ back there named Mr. Smith. The sound is many times better in the back than in the front room. Nothing special, just 2 mackies but it sounds way clearer.If it was'nt for Mr. Smith many of us would have had a total shit-show night.

I had to ask a few times jokingly " are we sure the Freestylers are really up there spinning , could be a CD and their off hitting up chicks" The reason I say this is , and anyone that was there will vouch ... the stage area was entirely (more than usual) filled with young ,half-dancing, drunk partiers. Now I know the Freestylers are both short, but you could'nt even see them for the throng of cling-ons and orgy hopefuls.

It was that bad that I had to laugh, what else to do. I don't know why i'm surprised by any of this. I've met a lot of DJ's in the past and I find Mat and Anston very friendly. I think they get distracted with the whole bar scene of people throwing themselves on them and humping their legs while offering tray after tray of shots.

They had a good time , no doubt in my mind. As did eveyone in that little leg-humping VIP area offstage. I in some ways that they would have just given us a decent show, with good sound, and then gone off and done what-ever-the-fuck it is that they do.

That show was very disappointing in my opinion. I'll have to think twice about another gig at this venue until the sound problem is worked out.

Any comments, good or bad appreciated.

Alan

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Neuro-soma school still open?

2008-07-08T16:58:29Z

Does anyone know if the Neuro-somatic Therapy school there is still open?
Or has it closed?

I've called the numbers and I even get Michael Smith's message,
but never a return call... wassup I dunno...

Donovan

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Malente Tickets ON SALE NOW!

2008-07-07T01:25:18Z

Get your Early Bird Tickets @ the HUME HOTEL

$15 Selling NOW

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looking for a place to live for September 1st.

2008-07-06T23:57:05Z

Single, working full-time female with cat seeks affordable downtown rental. Responsible, n/s, clean tenant with reference. 250.352.5380

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dance tonight?

2008-07-06T00:42:58Z

where is the best dancing tonight in the valley/ nelson? saturday july 5th?

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DJ Soma 2 Nite @ Ymir Schoolhouse!

2008-07-05T20:58:15Z

Come get schooled on a nite of Psyentific Somafied trance dance love!!!!!!!!
This will be an event not to be missed
I PROMISE
u know u wanna...
your mind, body and soul will be forever grateful!

love and light

-G

Jah love

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New Upcoming Shows @ Spiritbar

2008-07-04T18:09:40Z

July 4th - Salsa Night followed by Just-B & Justin Pleasure
July 5th - Digitalis
July 11th - Dexter & Mr. Smith
July 12th - DJ Terrantino’s Top 40 Revival
July 16th - Elliott Brood
July 18th - Malente
July 19th - Killing In The Name Of (Rage Against Machine Tribute)
July 25th - Isaac Haze & Jorma
July 26th - Booty Bass w/ Ben Fresh & Rapscallion
July 30th - Rabnett 5
Aug 1st - Salsa Night followed by ust-B & Justin Pleasure
Aug 2nd - DJ Nemesis
Aug 5th - Jamie Janover
Aug 13th - Ganga Ghiri & Adham Shaikh
Aug 15th - DJ Botoxx
Aug 16th - Wassabi Collective
Aug 29th - DJ Shawn Ward Funky Disco House
Aug 30th - Tommie Sunshine
Sep 5th - Just-B & Justin Pleasure
Sep 6th - Ravenhead
Sep 13th - DJ Eli Smith (So Sweet-Japan)
Oct 10th - Nashville Pussy (unconfirmed)

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GranD TruNk RaDio at the baker street night market TONIGHT!!

2008-07-04T18:03:20Z

thanks for all the interest at the fashion show....
i just couldn't keep up!
so for all you who i couldn't get too...or ya just missed out...
scarlet rose is gonna help me rock the night market with all my crazy steez from my mad designer scientist friends!!
so come on down and check it
6-11pm on baker near the coop.
om
jai
jenna
~*~

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Upcoming Shows @ Spiritbar

2008-07-04T04:58:55Z

May 21st - Amazones - Woman Master Drummers of Guinea (Adham Shaikh opening set)
May 23rd - Freeflow
May 24th - What It Is
May 30th - Uberzone
May 31st - Hank & Lily
June 6th - Salsa Night 8pm - 11pm
The Freestylers 11 pm - 2am
Just-B & Justin Pleasure (Benwell Lounge)
June 7th - The Freestylers
June 13th - Big League Chu & Craig Mullin
June 14th - Meow Mix
June 20th - Clinton Fearon
June 21st - Wassabi Collective
June 27th - Krafty Kuts
June 28th - Smalltown DJs
June 29th - Adham Shaikh & The National Parcs
July 1st - Z-Trip’s Canada Day Bash
July 4th - Salsa Night 8pm - 11pm
Just-B & Justin Pleasure 11pm - 2am
July 5th - Digitalis
July 11th - Dexter & Mr. Smith
July 12th - DJ Terrantino 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Music
July 18th - Malente
July 25th - Tipper

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Deliverance @ The Royal On Baker July 5th

2008-07-02T23:36:32Z

Deliverance is a West Coast legend. Having been an instrumental member of the Canadian electronica scene for over 11 years, he has remained not only current, but has left an unmistakable imprint with his sound. One of the original members of Vancouver's largest and most prolific production companies, Twisted Productions, Deliverance AKA Jeremie Voillot has played a large part in forging Vancouver’s rave and club scene from the very beginning. Signed last year to Canadian digital imprint ‘Sovereign House Records’ with Shawn Jacobson, his productions are now being released worldwide and receive radio play from some of Europe's biggest talent. Having opened for too many big names to list, his signature party pumping basslines combined with an uncanny ability to read the room leaves every dancefloor wanting more. Currently residing in Edmonton Alberta, he has joined forces with longtime friend and funky breakbeat dj Jroc and created the new DJ group the Soul'd Out Dj’s. They have Edmonton's busiest breaks, house and electro club night, "Rockstar Tuesdays" and show no sign of stopping soon.

Tickets are 10 in advance and 15 @ the door tickets Sold @ Subway and Tribute Board Shop

Opening Set by Elfstyles :)

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Fasion Show and TruNk SaLe!!!!!! June 28th at the Factory

2008-07-02T15:59:57Z

Saturday, June 28, 6:00pm

"Night and Day Fashion Show"
will be held at the "The Factory" which is located in the Chinese Medicine School.
okay...so this is going to be a very fun event!! it's a fashion show, a sale by the designers, and a dance party!!
much engergy has been going into the prep of this show...
Scaret Rose is the MC...the DJ is?? as surprise at the moment....working out details
and there are too many designers to list at the moment...
but the "trunk" aka "grand trunk radio"( that is my label for the clothing collective i have become....boutique to follow!) has many New never been seen before duds....
i have a new men's line (not the one i have been waiting for)...but something totally new and different...its the goods....funktional and sweet.
so come on out for this great night...much local and distant talent being showcased here....not to mention all the beauties who will be shaking their booty down the run way....
address...301 Vernon st
~*~

Tickets for sale at Vadim Kristopher Salon and at the Factory!!!
.ps...i am looking for someone to do a work trade for some clothes.....painting....must be experienced...
bless up all
~*~

posted in nelson/kootenay - 5 replies

BC/DC @ The Element Saturday June 28th $15.00 Doors open @ 9:00pm

2008-06-29T09:21:36Z

The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute... 3rd Annual and back by crazy demand. This band rocks... to put it simply. The previous 2 shows have sold out... don't be stuck on the street. This is arguably the best party on June 28th in the entire world... We're really not going out on a limb in saying that. There are Tribute Bands... and there's BC/DC.

Tickets available at the club and at by clicking on the buy ticket link below.
Doors open at 9pm. Reserve your dinner seat early.

There are Tribute Bands... and there's BC/DC.

They were born of bush party ashes in the summer of 1999. Some 400 unexpected gigs later,
Canada's BC/DC has systematically redefined the concept of a tribute band, garnering iconic
status amongst diehard fans, agents, and venues from Vancouver BC to Jackson Hole,
Wyoming. From the backyard biker bashes of Ymir, to the star-studded legendary rooms of Las
Vegas. From Nelson to New York City.

While a web search will turn up dozens of AC/DC cover acts around the world, there aren't likely
many who've so successfully branded the Aussie band's timeless raunch with such epic rock n'
roll fury, while also managing to bottle the essence of a wild frontier lifestyle.

Unlike many tribute acts claiming to be "North America's #1 Clone" or "Just Like the Real Thing",
BC/DC has turned the tables. The band takes a comedic approach, claiming the tunes as their
own, and to having "heard of some BC/DC tribute band from Australia". They rarely give factual
interviews to big city press. Adding to the schtick, the band members all go by comic aliases -
lead singer Brendan Raftery's Brian "Bon" Johnscottson paying respects to both AC/DC's famous
frontmen. It's working. It's the gift that keeps on giving.

BC/DC’s live show has become a legendary, and necessary “rite-of-passage” amongst their
unwavering supporters and believers. With over-the-top stage energy, they deliver every last note of all the classic songs with absolute authority. You get tired just watching them. BC/DC is heavily rooted in the Bon Scott-era catalog (Dirty Deeds, TNT, Jailbreak, Let There Be Rock), but also covers AC/DC’s second “golden era” with all the essentials; Back in Black, For Those About to
Rock, Hells Bells, and many more. Hey, there’s always another AC/DC tune… and BC/DC always
seems more than eager to blast it out.

More info at www.bcdc.ca www.clubelement.ca get your tickets at www.ticketweb.ca/snl/Event...ngs.action Nelson and Trail ticket venues updated soon

posted in nelson/kootenay - 4 replies

share accommodation needed

2008-06-28T20:23:56Z

i need a room to rent.
i'm an aussie working full time in nelson and am looking for local accomodation.
a room, a flat, an offer considered.
thanx
jaiko

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

Ride to Kootz from VAN.

2008-06-27T20:58:23Z

Yo caatz...
Looking for a ride from van to nelson...or around that general area.
Sooner then later.
Diiig it...mad love...message me if you know of anythaang.
peazz Mythra

posted in nelson/kootenay - 2 replies

Much in need of a Z-trip - one extra tic?

2008-06-27T18:24:20Z

I can't believe i zoned through this one - i missed the Z-trip coming to town and will beg, borrow or give big time for one ticket. He was my fave act at Shambles (i loved it when he stpped the music to remind us how we have the BEST party in the world goin down). I seem to have tired of so many of the rest but Z's got the zest. Can anyone help out this dancin fool?

Much graditude

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

going to nelson, saturday (june 28th)

2008-06-27T05:18:01Z

hey there,
kristel and i are renting a car and are headin to Nelson,
leaving saturday morning and driving straight there... more or less.

returning to vancouver monday

2 seats in the back if someone cares to chip in for gas ;)

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

-DJ Soma(uk/mexico)-Psyentifica- Psy Trance @ The Ymir School House!!!!!!

2008-06-25T06:38:11Z

Calling all Trancers! and other wise psy minded folk.

Kootenay PsydShow
A Trance Dance Initiative Event
July 5 2008
Ymir School House
9:00pm till Whenever!
in/out
Free riverside camping
Fire dancing

DJ Soma(UK/Mexico)-Soma Sound System & Divine Soma Experiment!!
Acidic/tribaly/Dubbed up Breaks
www.SomaSoundSystem.com

Psyentifica(Salmon Arm, Okanagon)
Yinny melodic full on psy trance
www.infinityloopmusic.com/psyentifica

Other Local Talent TBA soon!!

For more information on this event, would like to play this event or Trance Dance Initiative info contact:
phreak_wincy@yahoo.ca
and
Mountain Thunder Presents.com

Hope to see you all there!

Love Light and Many Blessings

-G

Jah Love

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

Anyone heading to Spokane this weekend?

2008-06-24T17:59:25Z

I'm trying to get to Newport, WA for a retreat this weekend.
I don't drive but I can pitch in for gas and provide yummy organic treats.
I will need a ride home as well. I have to be back for work on
Monday by 11:00 am. I can leave Friday in the morning as I don't work.
And yes, I've posted on the ride board too.
Thanks y'all
(that's American for everyone)

Belle

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

solstice...

2008-06-22T02:56:40Z

merry solstice 'n a happy new year everyone....! :)

peace
mdm

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

Shambhala Summer Solstice Pre-Party, TONIGHT

2008-06-22T00:26:08Z

Okay, so this post is a little last minute.

But here's the details:

Featuring

Krafty Kuts
Czech
Vinyl Ritchie
Neighbour
Hoola
Soup
Issac

10km South of Nelson @ Apex Guest House near Whitewater.

Camping. Concession.

Infoline: 250-352-7623

Come have fun!

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Wassabi/Jitterbug Solstice Celebration @ SpiritBar

2008-06-19T03:36:19Z

Saturday June 21st, 2008
SpiritBar
Nelson, BC
Door: 10pm
Tickets @ Eddy Music ($15 Advance/ $20 Door)

Wassabi Collective were just announced as winners of the Vox Populi "Peoples Choice" component at the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Song in the Jam Category . There were votes cast from all over the world and it is a great honor for the band. Over the years their music has evolved and become more versatile, dropping the marimbas and incorporating other instruments and techniques, like guitars, keyboards and sequencing. They often hear that their studio albums simply don’t capture the energy of their live shows, so they’re releasing a new one entitled, Live From Moncton, at this weekend’s performance. “All of the messages within our music are the kind of things we think about daily, when it comes to the state of the world and state of affairs here, there’s a lot to be addressed — some of it directly, some of it indirectly — just through environment or attitude to kind of create changes,” guitarist Brent Hongisto explains. The group, just back from a sold out weekend on the West Coast are excited to welcome the Summer in their Hometown.

Wassabi Collective's live show is what has made them a favorite among the underground independent music scene from coast to coast. Feeding off their fans' energy and cries for more, the depths of musical exploration and discovery the band hits night after night shows no bounds. Wassabi is as much at home outside singing to the sun or rocking under the stars as they are onstage inside a sweaty, pulsating venue, sending their devoted dance party twisting and turning late into the night and on into sweet bootie-shaking heaven. An explosive live show that ebbs and flows and rocks and climaxes and grooves keeps their fans hungry yet fulfilled.

With special opening set by local favorite Dj Jitterbug!

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Summer Solstice @ The Royal Hotel June 21

2008-06-17T01:33:14Z

Come celebrate the light June 21st @ They Royal on Baker this Saturday nite before the big festival pre-party!!!!

Express- d n b
Elfstyles- electro bombs
Synthesis- breakbeats anjd hip hop
Audio Hazard- electro breaks
Alex Suplex-chill and tribal house
Sturdy- funky breaks

.. special guest MCs
$5 cover ....19+
KILLER SOUND SYSTEM<

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

Visual Artists Welcome to the Underground Arts Railroad...

2008-06-12T03:42:44Z

Carla and Shawn have now added a Visual Artist designation to the Underground Arts Railroad, providing you with an avenue to showcase your talents and connect with potential opportunities in the industry...!

peace
mdm

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

GOOD NEWS

2008-06-11T18:22:19Z

*PRONOIA IS THE ANTIDOTE FOR PARANOIA:
How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings*

Here's an excerpt:

Welcome to the PRONOIA NEWS NETWORK. Here's the news.

The world has become dramatically more peaceful since 1992, according
to the non-partisan Human Security Report. Wars, coup d'etats, and acts
of genocide have declined by 40 percent. Weapons sales have dropped
33 percent during the same time, and the number of refugees has
decreased by 45 percent.

The cause of these developments is the unprecedented upsurge of
international activism since the end of the Cold War, spearheaded by the United Nations.

Elsewhere, life extension researchers now believe that there is no absolute
limit to the human life span. The average life expectancy is 30 years more
than it was a century ago, and is steadily climbing.

Literacy and education levels are rising steadily all over the globe.

Since 1970, the percentage of students going to secondary school has more than doubled.

The World Health Organization reports that in the next 24 hours, 200
million people will make love on this planet, as they do every day of
every year. Experts estimate that the orgasmic energy generated during a
single rotation of the planet could, if harnessed, provide enough power to light a
medium-sized city for a month.

Briefly, here's a look at the rest of the top stories.

Accelerating rates of intermarriage are helping to dissipate ethnic and
religious strife worldwide.

Acreage devoted to organic farming is rapidly increasing.

Death rates from cancer are shrinking.

Child abduction by strangers has dropped precipitously.

In 60 years, there hasn't been a lower birth rate among teenage girls
than there is now.

The number of America's black elected officials has sextupled since 1970.

In recent years, the rivers and bays of New York City have been almost
completely cleansed of raw sewage and industrial pollution.

Vast supplies of frozen natural gas lie beneath the oceans, harboring
more potential energy for human use than all of the world's oil
reserves, and could be mined with the right technology.

If forced to decide between having a bigger penis and living in a world
where there was no war, 90 percent of all men would pick universal peace.

You have at least a million relatives as close as tenth cousin, and
no one
on Earth is any farther removed than your 50th cousin.

The world's largest private bank, Citigroup, has agreed to stop
financing projects that damage sensitive ecosystems.

The giant timber company, Congolaise Industrielle des Bois,
voluntarily agreed to stop cutting down trees in a virgin rain forest in the
Congo.

Every second the sun generously transforms four million tons of
itself into energy and bestows it on us free of charge.

With every dawn, when first light penetrates the sea, many seahorse
colonies perform a dance to the sun.
Most HMO executives now believe prayer and meditation can expedite
the healing process.

Each of the 50 trillion cells in your body can be considered a sentient
being in its own right, and they all act together as a community,
performing an ongoing act of prodigious collaboration.

A survey of a thousand poets suggests that the five most beautiful
words
in the English language are
"epiphany," "undulates," "luminous," "crucible," and "melody."

Finally in the news, biologists have proved that with each breath,
you take
into your body 10 sextillion atoms, and—owing to the wind's
ceaseless circulation—over a year's time you have intimate relations with oxygen
molecules that have been exhaled by everyone who has ever lived,
including Joan of Arc, Gengis Khan, Cleopatra, and Malcolm X.

You have been tuned to PNN, the Pronoia News Network. Our report has
been brought to you by the state of mind that the poet John Keats
enjoyed when he said, "If something is not beautiful, it is probably not true."

For 1,109 more items of good news, read the book.
_____________________________________________________

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Do You Have An Extra Freestylers Ticket ?

2008-06-07T22:25:48Z

Hello

I was wondering if anyone had an extra Freestylers ticket for saturday night ? Its for a really cool local who was working and could'nt make it to Eddies. She really needs a night out and if you could help by selling an extra ticket for saturday that would be amazing.

Thanks & see you on the dancefloor.

Alan

posted in nelson/kootenay - 6 replies

NFN says "Hear ye! Hear ye!"

2008-06-06T22:27:35Z

I have set up a "Nelson From Nelson Music" group on *cough crack* sorry, Facebook. All my shows will be posted there, and I have a lot coming up with various projects, starting next Friday. Check it!

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

the underground arts railroad... an virtual manifestation of kootenay culture..

2008-06-06T02:05:35Z

The Underground Arts Railroad was created with the intention of connecting amazing people in the independant Candian music industry to each other.

http://www.undergroundartsrailroad.com

Who are the people behind this site anyway?

We are a young couple with kids that, for five years had a small music venue/bookstore/café on the far west coast of Vancouver Island and also have a touring musician in our family. We operated Words End with determination and it became known for having fantastic gigs with a wonderful audience that paid musicians well. We were blessed to have so many fabulous people share our stage and our town. We lived literally at the end of the earth so it was a difficult sell to get musicians to our part of the country. It became a big part of our job trying to find other gigs for musicians to make the trip to the remote coast worth the journey.

We began to connect with other remote, tiny venues and a mini circuit was born.

Through this process we realized that there were so many people like us, working hard for the love of live music and trying to bring it to small communities across Canada. Each one had its own little scene and each one was powered by amazing people making extraordinary efforts to get great artists on their stages.

As musicians we realized that some of the best venues in Canada were little known places with incredible community support. We created the Underground Arts Railroad with the intention of connecting artists to each other and to great venues and festivals across Canada.

We have seen many sides of the music community and recognize the difficulties of being an independent musician or a venue in this shifting time. We also realized how difficult and time comsuming it is to find information on every aspect of performing and trying to maintain as well as promote a creative music career. We wanted to make it easier for musicians so they could spend their time making music, not searching the internet for information.

We also wanted to make it easy on venues so that they were not spending so much time wading through profiles, phone calls and press kits, searching for suitable musicians and trying to find them other gigs as well.

Ultimately we would like everyone to have an easier time getting live music to people who appreciate it. This site was created with these needs in mind.

Our intention is to offer an alternative, to help musicians get organized, help venues and festivals find musicians and help everyone learn to market themselves easily and efficiently, leaving more time for creating music…and getting it out there.

So, we have compiled as much information as we can for you right here on this amazingly comprehensive website.

For venues and festivals looking for new talent, we provide access to new and established independent Canadian musicians.

For musicians, our incredible sort fuctionality makes it easy to find venues anywhere in Canada that are most suited to your music.

Our Direct Conect funtionalty allows you to directly contact the venues that would be most interested in you.

Our classifieds and forums are a great way to connect with everyone in this community.

GET ON BOARD AND GET CONNECTED!

http://www.undergroundartsrailroad.com

posted in nelson/kootenay - 4 replies

fire performers

2008-06-05T04:00:47Z

G'day,
i've just moved here from australia, and am looking to see if there are any fire performers in the nelson area. if so do you gather to practise would love to meet some spinners. cheers and happy twirling.

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Free Squatting in Nelly

2008-06-03T17:17:22Z

Hello koots crew,

I have a piece of property in nelson just above the railroad tracks (15 min walk to downtown).
I'm leaving to yoga jam with Baba Hari Dass for june/july.
Lookin for someone to live up on my spot to keep an eye on my yurt and stuff.
It's a gorgeous spot... feels like wilderness but right by nelly, free... but here are the deals:
...want someone responsible who will take care of my baby and actually be there most nights
...no power or water... just you and the stars.
lemme know if you wanna chat at alonzomail@gmail.com

Alon

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

~*~

2008-05-30T19:44:07Z

hello koots crew
i'm going to be at the Cottonwood Market this saturday
with a bunch of hot new duds
i have 2 new lines from...one from "Irony" (nej)
and one from "44eleven" (lin da)
plus of course clothes from tarran and nayana (radio)
and myriad (sheena)....
i have 2 more lines coming in soon as well
a store front may appear in nelly one day soon...
but in the mean time
come see me at the saturday market this week
bless up
ps
anyone live near kaslo?
i'm teaching a couple yoga classes there
PM me and i can give you deets
nelly classes soon perhaps
om
jenna arpita

posted in nelson/kootenay - 23 replies

Endless Harvest job opening- market

2008-05-28T22:03:13Z

The Kootenay's organic food home delivery service has a permanent full-time (Tuesday to Friday) position open in our market, packing home delivery orders and helping market customers.

We are looking for a person who loves to eat their veggies and enjoys a friendly, small- business workplace.

Application deadline is Friday June 6, 2008. Please see our website for complete details at www.endlessharvest.com under the News Headlines section. Thank you for your interest; suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

The Mythic Adventure Workshop Week

2008-05-28T16:59:33Z

Mythmaker Presents
The Mythic Adventure Workshop Week

June 2nd - 6th

Workshops Include:
MaskMaking with Leather and Paper Mache
StiltWalking
Sword Dancing
Playback, Improv & Sacred Theatre
Vocal Power and Tribal Chants
Fire Spinning: Poi, Staff, Sword & Hula Hoops
PLUS: Guided Journeys, Animal Ally Exploration
& Storytelling/chant fires at night

When you leave you recieve:
A Leather Mask and plaster face mold for making more masks
A sparring practice sword, Practice Poi and/or Hula Hoop
A Chant book with over 80 tribal chants

Price $444
Vegan group meals included

camping on site

Dancing/Jumping stilts On sale now for only $250 (regular $350)
(order stilts soon for the workshop, Practice stilts will be available)

Only A Limited Number of Spots Available, Book Now!

Checkout www.mythmaker.ca

posted in nelson/kootenay - 3 replies

Bill C-51 -Makes Natural Products Drugs-

2008-05-27T21:42:33Z

You may have heard of the Conservatives govenments draconian Bill C-51. Its the bill that makes natural health products into drugs and brings harsh enforcement against natural products that have a theraputic claim. Think those balms, tinctures, skin cremes and all the other local theraputic herbal remedies you see sold at the coop. Thats what we are talking about here...

" Bill C-51 Will:

Allow Government agents to:

-Enter private property without a warrant Section 23.4
-Confiscate your property at their discretion Section 23.2 a
-Dispose of your property at their discretion Section 23.3 c
-Seize your bank accounts without a warrant
-Charge you for shipping and storage of your property Section 23.3a-b
-Store your property Indefinitely without paying you for damages Section 23.2 d
-Levy fines of up to $5,000,000.00 / 2 years in jail per offence. Section 31.1

Introduce new legislation that will:

-Allow laws to be created in Canada, behind closed doors, with the assistance of foreign governments, industrial and trade organizations Section 30.7
-Allow "Crack house style" of enforcement on natural health providers Section 23.1
-Allow enforcement to be considered on more than 70% of Canadians who use NHP's Health Canada Reference
-Allow the minister, based on opinion, to shut down research without any scientific reason or evidence of risk or harm Section 18.5
-Allow the minister, based on opinion, to allow or disallow market authorizations for Natural Health Products Section 18.7 (1) "

Here's a few sites that you can read up on Bill C-51. Its part of that Codex scheme that you heard of long ago. Its here, its real , and you can do something about it.

http://www.stopc51.com/

http://www.jasonfrovich.com/health-lifestyle/stop-canadian-bill-c-51/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOgjHv18bvw

http://www.lifestylemarkets.com/retailer/store_templates/ret_custom_page6.asp?storeID=A45C6CEF51584955A3036F6405FAC42B

If you feel strongly that you want to oppose Bill C-51 there is something that you can do. The office of Health Minister Tony Clement has a phone number (which he wishes was not published). This number is a direct line to his Ottawa office. Thousands of people have phoned and POLITELY stated that they are against Bill C-51. The nice person on the other end will likely tell you " many people have called, I'll take your name and pass on your opposition to the minister"

Please call during Ottawa business hours and again please be nice. Also pass this number to anyone you know who uses natural health products, herbal remedies, or anyone you think would help. This is truely a Canada-wide ,grassroots , spontaneous action.

Tony Clement's number to voice opposition to Bill C-51 is : 1-613-957-0200

Thanks for your consideration.

Alan

posted in nelson/kootenay - 11 replies

Solaris Music Festival 2008, Grand Forks, June 27-29th

2008-05-22T19:20:36Z

Hey folks,

Hope y'all are as excited for this year's show as we are! We've got some great talent and rad workshops this year...this is not a show to be missed!

Come kick off your summer with great music and good friends.

The dates this year are June 27-29th, and the event will once again take place at the Historic Doukobor Village in Grand Forks, BC.

2 Stages: The Pyramid and Area 49.

Line-up:
Zion-I
Dig Dug
Kia Kadiri
Timothy Wisdom
Johny Dubbs
Jay Wikid
Excision
Deleterious
Socool
Wood'n'Soo
Nog’n’Chilli
Terrorista
Tim-C
Application
EPID3MIK-7
G3N3R4L
Lyssa
ISINIPIT
Eyedawg
AudioHazard
Grandpa Phunk
Dion Rego
Stickybuds
Express
Spinderella
Breakfluid
JGirl
Manousos
Mishadow
Lola
Heidrogen
BreO
Bryx
Lions of Solemn City
Conscience Fresh

The festival features an all-day hip hop showcase on Saturday, and we will be offering interactive workshops around grafitti, break dancing, mcee's, and turntabilist tricks.

Thanks to our friends @
http://www.liquidbeat.com/liquidbeat/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=11877
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2857010018&ref=nf
http://flydjs.biz/

Tickets now available!

ONLINE @ www.solarismusicfestival.com

Ticket Stores:

Vancouver : Beat Street Records
439 West Hastings St. @
(604) 683-3344
http://www.beatstreet.ca/

Grand Forks : Thimble Mountain Books
358 Market Avenue @
(250) 442-3344

Kelowna : Hemp City
526A Bernard Avenue @
(250) 868-3088

Nelson : Ripping Giraffe Enterprises Ltd
3-502 Baker St. @
(250) 354-4843

See you in June!

http://www.solarismusicfestival.com/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2498175530

Volunteers needed! Please contact: Nicole@solarismusicfestival.com

Event Organizer: trevor@solarismusicfestival.com
Vendors Contact: info@solarismusicfestival.com

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Ride 2 Spokane: Tuesday. May. 20th

2008-05-19T20:19:53Z

for 2 ladies who b flying out @ 11:50, that day.
cheers.

posted in nelson/kootenay - 2 replies

Creston Kootenanny is May 17th w/ Infected Mushroom!

2008-05-18T00:15:29Z

Brewman Productions Presents:
The annual Kootenanny!
All ages show on Sundance Farms in Creston
Tickets are available through Enchanted on Baker St. In Nelson soon.
TIX: $40 Gate: $50
Dress warm.

Adham Shaikh (perhaps w/ the collective)
Khan
Nemo
Steve Chapman
Fedski
T.D.D.A
Joey 1
Alex Suplex
Nighthawk
Ronin
Infected Mushroom
24 hr Church of Beer

More bands and djs TBA soon! :)

posted in nelson/kootenay - 11 replies

Alan Speakith

2008-05-17T21:44:25Z

Hey folks.

Been a long time. So long I forgot my login info. Oh well i'm just popping in to catch up and say hi. I'm alive ! Quite well actually. Hope your all having a good spring. I've been working outside whenever I can , hoping for more gardening, hiking, kayaking etc. It never amazes me how beautiful life is here in the Kootenay Lakes region that we co-exsist in.

I wish you all the best. See you soon...

Love & Respect

Aloon

posted in nelson/kootenay - 9 replies

seekin ride to Vangroovie

2008-05-16T16:37:29Z

My Ride has just gone and Done
the Kootenay FLAIL .............

im packed and ready to go .........................
355-2408

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

May 16, Refresh: First Summer Outdoor Party of '08

2008-05-16T14:01:28Z

Friday May 16th, Location TBA

The first outdoor party of the year!

Come celebrate the passing of Winter and the coming of Summer. We're bringing a headliner all the way from Kitchener, many of your local favorites, plus some fresh new talent! This party is going to be a Rocker!

Performing.....

DJ Jace - Hard Signal Records(Toronto), Impact Mechanics(Chicago), Fine Grind, Purple Room
Kitchener, Ontario
Genres - Dirty Electro House, Funky Techno

Jace has gathered his strong following in Kitchener- Waterloo, having played every major club in the area. This would lead to him breaking into the big Toronto club/ravescene. Now a regular in Toronto, Jace has played at some of Canada's biggest events and clubs. They include WEMF, Teknival, Orange Room @ The Guvernment, System Sound Bar, Turbo Night Club, The Reverb, Funhaus, Revolution Night Club and Pulse Night Club to name a few.
At these events Jace has played with the likes of DAVE The Drummer, Chris Liberator, Bam Bam, DDR, DJ Kamikaze, Lenny Dee, Lab 4, ScotProject, John 00 Fleming, FunkMaster Flex, D-Fuse, La Luna, Omar Santana, JohanGielen, Hybrid, Patrick DSP, DJ Pauze, Sarah Fab, Deko-Ze, Kenny Glasgow, Mike Shannon, J Hunsberger, Greg Benz, Jen Mas, Lady Bass, Ken Finch, Dr.Trance, Dominik, Jelo, Dharma Lab and Isoprax among others. Jace has also played internationally in Hannover Germany, Las Vegas Nevada, Zurich Switzerland, Madison Wisconsin and Orlando Florida. As well as performing live, Jace also has regular dj appearances on the Radio and Online. The opportunity to play live web casts has allowed Jace to increase his fan base all over the world.
CurrentlyJace is maintaining a hectic dj schedule, where he is djing just about everyweekend. His main residency is at The Purple Room inside Revolution Nightclub -Kitchener-Waterloo's largest & foremost underground club. This opportunityallows Jace to showcase his own productions & dj skills to a packed room of house & techno lovers on Saturday nights.

Locals-

DJ's,

Jorma
Just-B
Billy Bangers (Chase)
Jhengis kahn (Breaker)
Elfstyles
Sturdy
Express
L- Nix
Audio hazard
Grandpa Phunk
Spinderella
synthesis

Mc's,

Rippel
Erica Dee
Conscience fresh
Dion Rego
SES
Rapscalion
Sintax

It's a'lot of talent packed into one night. The DJ's and MC's are well matched up and everyones bringin their A game. Expect some wickid performances and don't miss a set because these guys are going to F** kill it!

9:00pm-10:30pm / Synthesis vs L- Nix
W/ - Concience Fresh & Sintax

10:30pm-12:00am / DJ Express vs Spinderella
W/ - Rippel

12:00am-1:30am / Sturdy vs. Audio Hazard
W/ - Dion Rego & SES

1:30am-3am / Just-B vs Jorma

3:am-4:30am / DJ Jace

4:30am-5:am / Jace vs Elfstyles- b2b

5:00am-6:00am / Elfstyles
W/ - Rapscalion

6:00am- 7:am / Grandpa Phunk
W/ - Erica Dee

7:00am- 8:00am / Chase vs Breaker

8:00am-9:00am / All DJ's and MC's - Throw down

9:00am- Clean up
W/ - Free coffee and donuts!

Tickets are on sale at "Eddies Music" (Nelson), "Ripping Giraffe"-open later!!(Nelson) & The Element Night club (Castlegar)

$10 - untill sunday, may, 4th
$15 - from May, 5th-16th
$20 - At the gate

There is going to be a REFRESH pre party @ the Element Night Club in Castlegar Thursday, May, 15th (night before party). Ticket holders get free admission to the Pre-Party. We are also having a dinner @ The Element before the Pre-Party starts so anyone who wants to come and sit down to have dinner with the performers and crew is welcome.

posted in nelson/kootenay - 4 replies

hey koots crew...

2008-05-15T02:18:29Z

i'm in bali...
what an amazing place!
the balanise people are so gentle and kind natured
and the west cost crew is large and happenin
so many friends here
and all designers and artists!
so i just wanted to let you all know that
i am coming home with some mad designs!!
some of this stuff i have never seen before...very kool.
i gonna do another trunk sale when i get back...
also
i might do a slide show/mixed media thingy too...
much love
enjoy spring in the Koots and i'll see you when i get back...
j
~*~

posted in nelson/kootenay - 19 replies

UBERZONE ~ early bird tickets now on sale @ Eddy Music and Hume Hotel!

2008-05-15T01:18:01Z

UBERZONE
Friday May 30th @ SpiritBar

"I love the concept of the man-machine writing process, but one thing I realized while making this record is that there's a spirituality in human collaboration. As much as I enjoy working in the studio alone, having another input helps bring out new ideas... Speaking in terms of lateral thinking, it helped burn a few new neural pathways." Q

Uberzone is the brainchild of southern California native Q (named after the "gizmo" -loving James Bond character). Like his namesake, Q is a die-hard collector of all things electronic, and has been collecting electronic-music gear since his early teens.

His early singles, "Botz" and "The Freaks", released on taste-maker indie dance label City of Angels, were critically acclaimed club tracks that established Q as one of the leading American producers of breakbeat music. These singles were charted consistently by DJs like Florida's DJ Icey and the UK's Adam Freeland, among others. His remixes of Sarah McLachlan, The Crystal Method and BT also established him as one of the biggest names in the American dance scene. Spin Magazine named Uberzone as one of the six producers to create "the biggest beats ever."

Q does have Faith in the Future. "Sometime during my life I turned from a pessimist into an optimist. Faith in the Future ties into technology, electronic music and my lasting desire to live in the Jetson Age." Perhaps that's why Uberzone's debut album, "Faith in the Future" has a feeling to it unlike any other electronic album. It recalls influences from quirky sci-fantasy film soundtracks to "Planet Rock" to dream-pop to the energetic, future breaks that Uberzone has created in ways no one else can approach.

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Motley Crue Live @ Element Sat May 10th

2008-05-12T10:22:50Z

I haven't even announced this yet, but you are all the first to know.

Okay Okay its not the full band... But the lead VINCE NEILL will be here with a full band playing all the great Motley Crue hits!! This show will sell out!! Vince Neil is currently touring with his solo band, now consisting of Slaughter members Jeff Blando and Dana Strum, as well as drummer Zoltan Chaney. These are sick musicians

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09YBncIKSDg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR-CAVIPuoU&feature=related

http://www.zoltanchaney.com/
www.vinceneill.net
www.clubelement.ca - tickets available mid February..

posted in nelson/kootenay - 9 replies

FREE DUBSTEP MIX (dl or stream)

2008-05-11T19:34:08Z

new dub step mix free dl or stream if you dont already have it!
http://www.zshare.net/audio/10999083d1f6a4d8/

drop a line tell me what ya think!!
also more free jamz @ www.reverbnation.com/rippel
and www.myspace.com/rippel77

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

new tribe: Kootenay Entertainment

2008-05-11T19:09:44Z

you are all very invited to participate in a new tribe:
post your events, listings, pictures, and stories behind Kootenay Entertainment
see you there. Leah
http://tribes.tribe.net/kootenayentertainment

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

PR: Holy Smoke Four heading to court

2008-05-11T17:10:28Z

- P R E S S R E L E A S E -

Holy Smoke Four heading to court

NELSON, BC -The Holy Smoke Culture Shop cannabis trafficking case is scheduled for a five day trial in the Nelson Court House from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2, 2008. The case began in July 2006 with the arrest of Paul DeFelice, followed soon after by the arrests of Alan Middlemiss, Kelsey Stratas and Akka Annis , just months before celebrating the shop's 10th anniversary.

The Holy Smoker's plan on answering the cannabis trafficking charges with a common law defence of Necessity which is reputedly one of the most difficult arguments to make in criminal law. Basically the accused pot dealers need to prove that they were preventing more harm than they were causing by selling high quality cannabis to adults in a controlled setting. There will be an expert witness from the US to testify on behalf of the defence as well as local eye-witnesses.

“We don't believe that prohibition has been effective in controlling cannabis or any drugs for that matter,” said DeFelice. “In fact there is overwhelming evidence from every parliamentary committee ever struck that prohibition causes much more harm than it prevents. We do not want to see young people coming into contact with hard drugs and unscrupulous people whether it's in the public garden or in jail.”

Donations to the Holy Smoke legal defence fund will be gratefully accepted at Don Skogstad's Law Office, 415 Kootenay Street, Nelson, V1L 5P7. For more information visit www.holysmoke.ca.

posted in nelson/kootenay - 20 replies

Halt the Hunting of Black Bears

2008-05-11T01:53:51Z

Dear Friends in Nelson, BC;

I have read and signed the petition: "Halt the hunting of Black bears on Haida Gwaii".

Please take a moment to read about this important issue, and join me in signing the petition. It takes just 30 seconds, but can truly make a difference. We are trying to reach 5,000 signatures - please sign here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/halt-the-hunting-of-black-bears-on-haida-gwaii

Once you have signed, you can help even more by asking your friends and family to sign as well.

Haw'aa!

Todd DeVries

posted in nelson/kootenay - 1 reply

Driving to van and back looking for riders

2008-05-09T05:59:34Z

Looking for riders

I am driving:
From nelson to Vancouver may 16th
From Vancouver to nelson may 18th

From nelson to Vancouver may 23rd or 24th
From Vancouver to nelson may 25th

Email hjeron@mythmaker.ca
Or call 226-7524

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

music

2008-05-06T20:33:59Z

http://www.myspace.com/falcaoandmonashee

hello to all the koots cats

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

Jumping/dancing stilts for sale

2008-05-06T05:33:29Z

Hey I'm placing an order for bouncing/dancing jumping stilts
These puppies are usually starting at $350
I'll be selling them for $250 to local crew
I need 4 to make an order and I already have three
the first one to fill the first order I'll sell for $200

So the first one to "jump" on it gets a pair for $200

Heres some you tube videos
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jumping+stilts&search=Search

There are very similar to these
http://www.superdairyboy.com/poweriser.html

I'll be posting the poster for our stiltwalking, maskmaking, sword swinging workshop in a few days

posted in nelson/kootenay - 0 replies

nelson/kootenay's topics - tribe.net

so....

Audio Architect back in Nelson!!! *shock* AUG 23 @ The Royal

burning man ticket for sale.

tall brian has a burning man ticket up for grabs

Burning man Earthdance and a circus bus, wanna come?

ableton workshops in nelson weds/thurs

This Saturday Night>Wassabi Collective

LF: ride to van on sunday...

Adham Shaikh & Ganga Giri -- Wednesday @ Spirit Bar

Leather & Fur for Fashion?

Mattress Racing on Baker St.

scumbala happing this year

Nelson LakeFest 2009 Poll

YoGa!

Ride needed from Van -> Nelson

NAZARETH Live @ Element Castlegar July 30th

KOOTENAY GAY PRIDE

After Shambles...Burning Man!!

DR.HOOK back @ THE ELEMENT Saturday September 6th

Bull riding at the Element Saturday August 30th

Ultimate foam party @ The Element Aug 15th & 22nd

---> from Nelson to the first gate(can I have a lift?)

Proposed Rock Crushing Facilty next to Down Town Nelson

Looking for riders to burning man after shambs

rental or share needed- moving to Nelson ASAP!

ART StuDiO for RENT

Rally for War Resister Robin Long, July 12, 1pm, corner Stanley & Victoria

Nelson Electronic Music Compilation Co-Op

Nelson LakeFest 2009 Poll

Did The Freestylers Suck ?

Neuro-soma school still open?

Malente Tickets ON SALE NOW!

looking for a place to live for September 1st.

dance tonight?

DJ Soma 2 Nite @ Ymir Schoolhouse!

New Upcoming Shows @ Spiritbar

GranD TruNk RaDio at the baker street night market TONIGHT!!

Upcoming Shows @ Spiritbar

Deliverance @ The Royal On Baker July 5th

Fasion Show and TruNk SaLe!!!!!! June 28th at the Factory

BC/DC @ The Element Saturday June 28th $15.00 Doors open @ 9:00pm

share accommodation needed

Ride to Kootz from VAN.

Much in need of a Z-trip - one extra tic?

going to nelson, saturday (june 28th)

-DJ Soma(uk/mexico)-Psyentifica- Psy Trance @ The Ymir School House!!!!!!

Anyone heading to Spokane this weekend?

solstice...

Shambhala Summer Solstice Pre-Party, TONIGHT

Wassabi/Jitterbug Solstice Celebration @ SpiritBar

Summer Solstice @ The Royal Hotel June 21

Visual Artists Welcome to the Underground Arts Railroad...

GOOD NEWS

Do You Have An Extra Freestylers Ticket ?

NFN says "Hear ye! Hear ye!"

the underground arts railroad... an virtual manifestation of kootenay culture..

fire performers

Free Squatting in Nelly

~*~

Endless Harvest job opening- market

The Mythic Adventure Workshop Week

Bill C-51 -Makes Natural Products Drugs-

Solaris Music Festival 2008, Grand Forks, June 27-29th

Ride 2 Spokane: Tuesday. May. 20th

Creston Kootenanny is May 17th w/ Infected Mushroom!

Alan Speakith

seekin ride to Vangroovie

May 16, Refresh: First Summer Outdoor Party of '08

hey koots crew...

UBERZONE ~ early bird tickets now on sale @ Eddy Music and Hume Hotel!

Motley Crue Live @ Element Sat May 10th

FREE DUBSTEP MIX (dl or stream)

new tribe: Kootenay Entertainment

PR: Holy Smoke Four heading to court

Halt the Hunting of Black Bears

Driving to van and back looking for riders

music

Jumping/dancing stilts for sale

Audio Architect back in Nelson!!! shock AUG 23 @ The Royal