Alter ego band nova scotia
I got everything out of that experience that I ever wanted to get out of making a record, and the fact that money and press and all that stuff had nothing to do with it was enlightening to me in so many ways - existentially, but also in terms of what my relationship to Warner means. What inspired you to make Dirtbike completely outside of your major label contract with Warner, and not promote it at all? Maybe the songs are OK, but honestly, if Kanye West were from Winnipeg, would people accept him in the same way? Then I see like bands that aren’t necessarily so good, but they come from Chicago or New York or LA or wherever, and really seem to be cashing in on the cool factor. That’s not to say that it’s impossible for someone to make it if they come from the middle of nowhere, but with so many talented people I know, I think, “Oh yeah, he’s got what it takes to cross over and get a bit of a pop thing going,”. If Kanye West were from Winnipeg, would he be huge? Or, what if the Vivian Girls were from Des Moines or Boise or somewhere like that? I’ve come to the conclusion that matters a lot. In one of the blog posts on your website, you asked readers, “What if Kanye West from Winnipeg?” What’s that about? I’m often hitting people up - “C’mon, man, make me some tapes. I go to Ireland fairly often in fact, that’s where I’m heading next. One day I’m going to take the plunge and learn as much as I can about Irish music. I’ll devote months, years, whatever to different areas of music. Once in a while I’ll hear some incredible sea shanty or old Irish tune or something else that blows my mind, so now I’m tackling as much territory as I can. I hated almost everything except hip hop when I was young, but I am getting more of an appreciation for folk, and I want to learn more about it. When I was a kid, a lot of that traditional folk music from Nova Scotia, I hated it.
It’s not necessarily what comes to mind first when people think of Maritime music, but there’s definitely a strong scene for it out there. And the nearest music event to where I grew up was a bluegrass festival. That wasn’t necessarily fiddle music, you know? I heard a lot of Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash. My experience was a lot of listening to country radio. In your own music, you haven’t gravitated toward that sound as much as you have toward the American tradition of folk. I heard a lot of that around me when I was younger, but it was mostly the big-guys-with-big-moustaches-bellowing style of folk, that sort of stuff. I’m from Newfoundland, and one thing I notice while listening to Buck 65 is that you obviously have a long and deep history with folk music. Working My Way Back To You - The SpinnersĪint No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gayeĭon’t Stop Til’ You Get Enough - M.I’m interested in your experience growing up in Nova Scotia. Their high energy performaces elevates your mood! This incredible dance band relentlessly performs from the beginning to the end of the show! And for those who don't wish to dance, Alter Ego's show is very visual and entertaining to watch!Īlter Ego travels around the world performing at festivals, corporate and private events. Their show is designed to interact with the audience and keep them on the dance floor. This group sends an electric charge right into the hearts of the spectators. When Alter Ego dance band takes the stage it is evident that the party has begun. Ten band members sing & dance with 95 Dazzling costume changes giving Alter Ego an MTV Video feel to it. Alter Ego is a non-stop all dance repertoire featuring the best of 70's disco, 80's rock, 90's Pop, and even Lady Gaga. Thank you - you guys were great." - Avery Keller, Lake Forest, IL, Private eventĪlter Ego is the Ultimate tribute cover band performing music from the Eurhythmics, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Chic, Bee Gees, Spice Girls, Billy Idol, Black Eyed Peas, LMFAO, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, ACDC. They were very easy to work with on the day of the event from the time that they showed up to the time that they left to go to the hotel. "They were amazing!!! Exceeded my expectations! They had such great energy and were nice and lots of fun too.