09/09//09///

26, yikes. Is that why I really enjoy TV dramas now? After a short break at home, it's back on the road again this fall. Cross-Canada, Short run in the U.S. of A and tour across Europe from September thru December. It's going to be a crazy-fun fall as I watch the leaves change colors and the snow start to accumulate. Don't worry winter, I'm ready for you though.. my gloves/scarves are ready to go. Tour dates and more - here.

I've been extra busy these days since starting a management company [Split the Atom Inc. in full effect for real] to work with some very talented upcoming bands (I Am Committing A Sin, Arietta, Brendan Rivera, Ulysses and the Siren, Texas with a Dollar Sign). It's one of my many side-endeavors but is something I plan on focusing a lot time with. You can learn more about that over at www.splittheatom.ca - check back for updates as we're still evolving.

I've also updated my portal site: www.paulkoehler.net / also, I'm tweeting like a bird these days (so the kids call it): www.twitter.com/xpaulx - If you like the whole twitter thing, I suggest adding tv personality, Kenny Powers.

That's about enough randomness for now, so here are my Musical recommendations (from an afternoon of record shopping): Mount Eerie - Wind Poems, Japandroids - Post-Nothing, We Were Promised Jetpacks - These Four Walls

ALASKA

Competing for the most beautiful place on earth award.  Finally made it up to Alaska for the first time to play a show (which turned into 2 shows, thanks to the wonderful people up there who made it all come true).  Did some 'sight-seeing' which is documented below.  These pictures can only capture so much, I suggest you see it for yourself.

anchor'age
flat top.  top of mountains.
all the colors.
where the buffalo roam.
crazy animals, everywhere.
driving along the coast.
glaciers, cold.
the rails.

Summer Time

Back from Europe for a little time off while preparing for the summer.  I'll be crossing all over North America on a scattered bunch of tour dates as seen below.  Life is great and finally settling down from the busy start to the year.

Oh, and go check out I AM COMMITTING A SIN - they just released a 6-song EP, "Grow Past Their Promises" this week through Verona Records in Canada.  They're great and you might just like them.

Silverstein Summer Tour 2009.

Jun 18 Windsor, ON @ The Blind Dog
Jun 19 Brantford, ON @ Club NV
Jun 20 St. Catherines, ON @ Level 3
Jun 21 Chatham, ON @ Encore Bar
Jun 23 Toledo, OH @ Headliners
Jun 25 Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
Jun 26 Fargo, ND @ Aquarium
Jun 27 Winnipeg, MB @ Canad Inns Stadium
Jun 29 Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
Jun 30 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
Jul 01 Minneapolis, MN @ Zumiez Couch Tour
Jul 03 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
Jul 10 Toronto, ON @ Arrow Hall
Jul 11 Montreal, QC @ Parc Jean Drapeau
Aug 07 Sudbury, ON @ Alder Hall
Aug 08 Thunder Bay, ON @ C2
Aug 11 Regina, SK @ Riddell Hall
Aug 12 Calgary, AB @ Race City Speedway
Aug 14 Vancouver, BC @ Thunderbird Stadium
Aug 15 Seattle, WA @ Gorge Amphitheater
Aug 16 Portland, OR @ Washington County Fairgrounds
Aug 19 Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center
Aug 20 San Francisco, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
Aug 21 Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater
Aug 22 San Diego, CA @ Cricket Amphitheater
Aug 23 Los Angeles, CA @ Home Depot Center

VICES Video Shoot .. Listen to our new album.

New album is streaming on Myspace now for a limited time, www.myspace.com/silverstein

Here are some pictures from our recent video shoot.

I basically, almost caught on fire.  Seriously.  We filmed 3 hours north of our hometown in a place called "Parry Sound" on a frozen lake.

Western World and Traveling

Where has all the time gone?  Back on tour in the USofA again, 6 weeks and a whole lot of shows.  We're doing the headline thing, with some great bands (Norma Jean, Blessthefall, Before Their Eyes).  There's a whole lot going on these and I'm busier than ever.  However, LIFE is good.  I'm really excited about new album - I can honestly stand behind it and say I'm proud of what we created.  It was a lot of hard work, and we poured everything we had into it.  Now it's just about to come out into the world and reach the ear of the public.  (I posted a bunch of info regarding the release below, along with tour dates, etc. - go have a read to see all what we're doing)

The tour last month was absolutely incredible.  I enjoyed South America way more than I ever expected and now I want to visit more cities and countries all over down there.  We're so lucky to be able to tour all of those foreign places and actually have people come out to the shows.  Chile was the most surprising, since we had no idea how supportive the fans were down there.  I posted a bunch of pictures in a blog that I created to document the trip.

Off to sleep.

ps. pick up the new Dan Deacon record, mind-blowing.

South America / Hawaii / Australia

7 Countries, 13 Flights, 24 days, 15 shows.

A month from today I will be boarding a plane bound for Columbia from Toronto.  This will be the first time visiting South America, and will be a part of a full tour that will also hit Hawaii (for the first time) and Australia (for the 4th time!).  It is going to be the most consecutive flying I have ever done since none of the shows are driving distance - nor would I trust driving in South America and everywhere else is on a different continent.

Being at home for the Holidays was great, despite all of the terrible snow storms.  It was the most relaxing time I've had all year long, so that was well overdue.  Now I'm just looking forward to warmer weather on the the other side of these flights.  Tour dates are below:

INTERNATIONAL TOUR 2009

Feb 7, 2009 Bogota, Columbia @ Teatro Metro Bogota
Feb 8, 2009 Lima, Peru @ Discoteca Onuba
Feb 10, 2009 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatrito
Feb 11, 2009 Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatrito
Feb 13, 2009 Santiago, Chile @ Galpon Victor Jara
Feb 14, 2009 Valparaiso, Chile @ El Huevo
Feb 15, 2009 Sao Paolo, Brazil @ Hangar 110
Feb 18, 2009 Honolulu, HI, U.S.A. @ Pipeline Cafe
Feb 21, 2009 Brisbane, Australia @ RNA Showgrounds
Feb 22, 2009 Sydney, Australia @ Eastern Creek Raceway
Feb 25, 2009 Sydney, Australia @ UNSW Roundhouse
Feb 26, 2009 Melbourne, Australia @ The Palace
Feb 27, 2009 Melbourne, Australia @ Melbourne Showgrounds
Feb 28, 2009 Adelaide, Australia @ Bonython Park
Mar 2, 2009 Perth, Australia @ Steel Blue Oval

LINK: Paul Koehler Travel Photo Blogs