it's thunder and it's lightning

rain has been following non-stop, and the clouds continue to form.

my whole body aches, and this weather isn't helping the cause.

six shows remain and then it's time to rest for a bit.

the whole east coast of canada reminds me of the u.k.

my mind is flooded.

there are a million things I need/want to do when I get home, I should probably make a list.

my tour dates are updated: www.silversteinmusic.com

ps. changed the look of the blog for now.

pps. fall I don't like, can I have summer back? I need to migrate south.

Lonesome Crowded Canada

Hello there. Taking the time to hit some keys. Calgary for the day. Canada, coast-to-coast (sorta, sorry vancouver), there is a fly living on our bus who I don't mind, and we have these star trek doors that are pretty cool. It's a comfortable place to be touring, all so familiar. We have our friend Mark photo-documenting the whole thing on his blog. I've been wrestling a head cold which is probably in response to the climate change. Fall is on the horizon and I just want to be running from it. I don't update this blog as much as I'd like too. Probably because I'm also tweeting way too much. It's good to be on the road, I enjoy playing more than most things. I'm looking forward to visiting Newfoundland for the first time at the end of this tour. It's going to be a great way to end this expedition across the homeland. Time off afterwards for who knows what. Everything's moving way too fast and I'm working on catching up. Ready to rock.

Currently watching: Mad Men, Nurse Jackie, Fringe

Currently listening: XX, Wild Beasts, Modest Mouse

Currently wanting: More time in the day, more coffee

Peace out.

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.