The Warped 45s Radio Sky Video Now Live

It’s a wrap!

After months of editing and tinkering with the footage, our super-hero, Vince has finished the video. Feast your eyes and tell us what you think…

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A Diary of the Making of the Radio Sky Video
Part 1: Creative Forces Coming Together
Part 2: Making Videos Is Sexy
Part 3: Vincent Scotti (a.k.a. The Vinman): A Man of Action
Part 4: Radio Sky Video Now Live. It’s a Wrap!

The Warped 45s Radio Sky Video Shoot Pt. 3

Vincent Scotti (a.k.a. The Vinman): A Man of Action

After finishing a day of shooting the band performance, focus quickly shifted to the story aspect. The story surrounds the objects a child might find in an attic and the wonderment and inspiration they are prone to induce. Ryan McEathron had recently purchased an antiquated mandolin that would act as the prefect centerpiece to compliment the many beautiful mandolin passages throughout Radio Sky. In addition, our own personal attics and basements were raped of goodies to compliment the overall feel. Old hockey cards, a milk jug, a turntable, wind-up toys, stacks of 45s, and a ViewMaster were thrown into the mix.

The largest obstacle was to find an actor who approximated a young Ryan McEathron. And pronto. The days of the warehouse rental were dwindling. Friends were solicited but to no avail, nobody was available in the tight time frame. Undeterred (the guy didn’t even blink!), The Vinman was on the phone with the Montreal School of Performing Arts. He casted his man in under 3 hours. Not only was the kid a dead-ringer for a young Ryan, but his name was Ryan, too. Talk about planets aligning. Young Ryan showed up the next day, parents in tow as production assistants, and preceded, in short order, to deliver the needed performance of a curious kid in the center of a world of wonderment.

In the process of bringing this video together many obstacles were met, but none too large to stop the always focused Vinman.

Action figures available soon.

A Diary of the Making of the Radio Sky Video
Part 1: Creative Forces Coming Together
Part 2: Making Videos Is Sexy
Part 3: Vincent Scotti (a.k.a. The Vinman): A Man of Action
Part 4: Radio Sky Video Now Live. It’s a Wrap!

The Warped 45s Radio Sky Video Shoot Pt. 2

Making Videos Is Sexy

The Warped 45s were embarking on a series of firsts. First ever tour, first ever video shoot, and first ever cellphone (ask the band for details!). Their tour of Atlantic Canada had already proven to be a learning experience. They arrived at the shoot sleepless in crooked and contorted shape; victims of sharing a caravan of three or four compact cars with their instruments et al. On future tours, they promised, a van would be a necessity. So how would they fare during a tedious 18-hour shoot in the midst of a dark, dusty warehouse with pumping smoke machines? With flying colours, baby!

The Warped 45s have already proven to be exceptional musicians; winning the 2009 NXNE Rogers Fan’s Choice Award, inking a deal with Pheromone Recordings and receiving much acclaim for their debut full length CD, 10 Day Poem for Saskatchewan. But exceptional musicianship is only a part of being a great band. These guys are great for many other reasons. Namely, they are great people. During the course of the shoot they were attentive, available and kept things loose with the kind of amiability you love to see from a brotherhood intent on making their music the focus of their life.

For Those About To Roots Rock (We Salute You)!

A Diary of the Making of the Radio Sky Video
Part 1: Creative Forces Coming Together
Part 2: Making Videos Is Sexy
Part 3: Vincent Scotti (a.k.a. The Vinman): A Man of Action
Part 4: Radio Sky Video Now Live. It’s a Wrap!

The Warped 45s Radio Sky Video Shoot Pt. 1

Creative Forces Coming Together

Vincent Scotti, a talented director & friend of Sugartune, came to us this summer looking for a band to hook-up with to create a music video. The Warped 45s were prime for the plucking. They were touring the East Coast and would be in Montreal in July for a show. Bids for funding were made and rejected, but so what!? A combination of creativity and focused ambition will always trump cash. A treatment was made. Consensus over diverging creative direction was quickly met.

It was all over but the blood, sweat and tears. Warehouses and fog machines were rented. Talent, props, lights and gels begged, borrowed and stolen. The band was in town July 15 and we had a day to shoot before their show the following day. Time was as tight as the budget, but wild horses ain’t dragging us away.

Join us here over the next few weeks as we chronicle the making of the Warped 45s Radio Sky video; a diary in what people can accomplish with little financial resources and a whole lotta heart.

The Cast of Characters:

Kevin Hewitt – Keyboards
Hamal Finn Roye – Drums
Alex Needleman – Bass
Dave McEathron – Guitar, Lead Vocal
Ryan McEathron – Mandolin
Dan Wilson – Photographer, Supplier of Cigarettes
Graham – Gopher, Grip, Slate, Sugartune Dude
John – Director of Photography
Phil – Lighting, Production Assistant, Alternate Supplier of Cigarettes
Vincent – Director, Visionary

Featuring:
Young Ryan Kay – Young Ryan McEathron
Mr. & Mrs. Kay – Production Assistance. All Hands on Deck. Thanks Folks!

A Diary of the Making of the Radio Sky Video
Part 1: Creative Forces Coming Together
Part 2: Making Videos Is Sexy
Part 3: Vincent Scotti (a.k.a. The Vinman): A Man of Action
Part 4: Radio Sky Video Now Live. It’s a Wrap!

The Warped 45s Live Show List!

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The Warped 45s * 10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan Out Now!

The wait is over. Go to your your local record store and pick up the debut full length CD 10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan from NXNE Fan Favourites, The Warped 45s. Couldn’t be bothered to go outside? Buy it online at MapleMusic.

Check out the reviews. They’re smokin’.

Track List:
10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan
Progress
Really Don’t Mind
Leader Of The Lost Expedition
(Bring On That) New Depression
Trestle For A Train
Two Month Old Apologies
To The Daybreak
Why Oh Why
Takes A Toll
Radio Sky
We Know One Thing
Why Have You Passed Me By Grim Reaper

The Warped 45s Set to Release 10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan

The Warped 45s will release their debut CD 10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan on September 1, 2009. The early reviews are nothing short of stellar. Most critics are citing the breadth of the band’s musical exploration; proving they have the depth of talent to ride the Rock and Roll Horse for a long while. Lucky us.

Here’s a look at some of the reviews:
Herohill
Fazer Magazine
Exclaim!
Eye Weekly
Now Toronto
Exclaim – Wood Wires & Whiskey: Top 10 for 2009
View Magazine
Americana UK
Spill Magazine

The Warped 45s CD Launch

Time keeps on ticking, ticking, ticking into the future and the Warped 45s debut CD, 10 Day Poem For Saskatchewan, is coming into vivid view as the September 1st Canadian-wide launch date starts peering its head over the horizon. The boys are kicking off the celebrations with a show at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern. Do your ears a favour and drop by for a listen.

Date: Thursday, August 20th 2009
Time: 9:00pm
Venue: The Horseshoe Tavern
Address: 370 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ontario
Admission: $8 or $15 w/CD
Age restrictions: No minors
Special Guests: Romney Getty and The Beauties

Let Google do everything, but drive ya there: Google Map

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Other Warped 45s shows as of this posting:

08/14/09
Gananoque, ON – 1000 Islands Music Festival (Second Stage)
Time: 5:00pm.
Address: 15 PYKEVIEW RD.

08/28/09
Collingwood, ON – JD’s Bar and Grill
Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 94 Pine St.

08/29/09
Whitney, ON – The Mad Musher
Time: 8:00pm.
Venue phone: 1-866-551-5534

09/04/09
Windsor, ON The Phog Lounge
Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 57 University Avenue West

09/05/09
London, ON – The Blackshire Pub
Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 511 Talbot St.
Venue phone: 519.433.7737

09/19/09
Oshawa, ON – The Shwaltz
Time: 8:00pm.
Note: Will be performing as part of The Shwaltz Festival in Oshawa.

09/24/09
Hamilton, ON – This Ain’t Hollywood
Time: 9:00pm.
Address: 345 James St. Venue phone: 905.529.9500

Check out the band’s web site for updates and more show listings.

Warped 45s Canadian East Coast Tour Summer of 2009.

The Warped 45s will be tearing East Coasters a new one this summer.

Date	City	Venue	Country
06/10/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	The Cameron House	CA
	Time: 10:00pm. Admission: PWYC. Age restrictions: No minors. Buy tickets. Address: 408 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Join The Warped 45s for Good Times Wednesdays at the Cameron House
06/12/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	Uncharted Sounds Radio Show	CA
	Time: 8:00am. Buy tickets. The Warped 45s will be interviewed and play live acoustic song to promote their show at NXNE Check it out LIVE here http://thatradio.podhoster.com/index.php?sid=1892
06/17/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	The Cameron House	CA
	Time: 10:00pm. Admission: PWYC. Age restrictions: No minors. Buy tickets. Address: 408 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Join The Warped 45s for Good Times Wednesdays at the Cameron House
06/20/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	The Dakota Tavern	CA
	Time: 1:00am. Admission: NXNE Pass. Age restrictions: No minors. Buy tickets. Address: 249 Ossington st.. The Warped 45s are part of the NXNE Showcase at The Dakota Tavern. Get there early cause its gonna be packed all night! Related Post
06/21/09	The Warped 45s in Burlington, ON	Bell Canada Stage (Spencer Smith Park)	CA
	Time: 1:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON. We are performing as part of Burlington’s Sound of Music Festival on the Main (Bell) Stage. Related Post
06/24/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	The Cameron House	CA
	Time: 10:00pm. Admission: PWYC. Age restrictions: No minors. Buy tickets. Address: 408 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON. Join The Warped 45s for Good Times Wednesdays at the Cameron House
06/27/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	Toronto’s Famed Distillery District	CA
	Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Buy tickets. Address: Mill St.. We are performing as part of the Toronto City Roots Festival in the famed Distillery District on the Main stage
08/02/09	The Warped 45s in Combermere, ON	TBA	CA
	Time: 8:00pm. Admission: TBA. We will be performing as part of the CO Blitz Festival
08/20/09	The Warped 45s in Toronto, ON	The Horseshoe Tavern	CA
	Time: 9:00pm. Admission: TBA. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 370 Queen St. West.. *******The Warped 45s Album Release Party *******
08/28/09	The Warped 45s in Collingwood, ON	JD’s Bar and Grill	CA
	Time: 9:00pm. Admission: TBA. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Address: 94 Pine St..
The Warped 45s East Coast Tour (Canada)
07/08/09	The Warped 45s in Fredericton, NB	Crumbs Cafe	CA
	Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $5.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 551 king st..
07/09/09	The Warped 45s in Charlottetown, PE.	Baba’s Lounge	CA
	Time: 9:00pm. Admission: TBA. Address: 81 University Ave .
07/10/09	The Warped 45s in St. john, NB	Backstreet Records	CA
	Time: 4:00pm. Admission: TBA. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 124 Germain St.. For the Sake of the Song” Street Event @ Backstreet Records
07/10/09	The Warped 45s in St. john, NB	St. John City Market	CA
	Cancelled.
07/10/09	The Warped 45s in Sussex, NB	The Mason Jar	CA
	Time: 10:00pm. Admission: TBA. Address: 63 Broad St. “Sessions” @ The Mason Jar & Speak Easy & Cabaret
07/11/09	The Warped 45s in St. Andrews, NB	The Red Herring Pub	CA
	Time: 10:00pm. Admission: TBA. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 211 Water Street.
07/12/09	The Warped 45s in St. john, NB	Lily’s	CA
	Time: 1:00pm. Matinee performance at Lily’s.
07/13/09	The Warped 45s in Halifax, NS	The Foggy Goggle	CA
	Time: 8:00pm. Admission: TBA. Address: 1667 argyle st.
07/16/09	The Warped 45s in Montréal, QC	Barfly	CA
	Time: 9:00pm. Admission: TBA. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 4062 St Laurent. Venue phone: (514) 284-6665.
07/17/09	The Warped 45s in Wakefield, QC	The Black Sheep Inn	CA
	Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10.00. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 420 riverside dr.. With Little Miss Higgins