Speed Control

WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?!?!?

That was the best event to hit Whitehorse, Yukon, EVER!! 50 bands, 9 venues, 6 bands a night at each place!  The music and musicians were simply incredible.  We got to play on some killer line-ups with Jordan Cook, Wool on Wolves, Tupelo Honey, and more. Big shout out Josh for heading up the tech for the weekend,  to Roly at Jarvis St. Saloon and Marshal at Foxy’s Cabaret for working their sweet magic on the sound boards, to the volunteers throughout the weekend, and to all of the people who came out to the shows.  Without you, nothing happens!

The awards show was nuts!  Great collaborations between award nominees not to mention 54-40 getting inducted into the hall of fame, followed by a performance from them!  ROCK!

4 straight nights of playing made for some awesome shows and some crazy contacts!  Attending the conference side of the festival was the best thing we could’ve done.  The one-on-one meetings with industry reps were SICK!  All we can say is: it’s time to get to work!

Thanks you Breakout West & the WCMA’s, until next time

G, J, S

Remembering the work we Speed Control did with Amy Wolter in Nashville at Tom Jackson Productions just about a year ago. We now have done 2 showcases which went incredibly well and we are about to do our first intense rock festival (BREAKOUT WEST) and I am freaking out. I have three new songs that are better then anything we’ve ever done before and one is even a ballad (i know you like ballads Amy) I am about to have the most intense week of my life. GO GO GO SPEED CONTROL!

G

Hello!

A massive thank you again to everyone who donated on Indiegogo.com!  You guys rock!

A colossal thank you to Peggy Hannifan who is hosting “Speed Control needs our help!!” at Foxy’s Cabaret in Whitehorse, Yukon, as well as everyone who is attending.  You are the best! It’s a testament to how much support Yukon musicians have from their community.

Thanks for helping us get home.  See you on September 17, when “Borris, son of Neuman” rolls into town.

Once again, check out the music section of the site to watch “The Death of Neuman”

Rock!

G, J, S

Good news everyone!

Graeme hopped on a bus on Tuesday and went to Edmonton in hopes of finding a new tour van.  It worked!   Our new tour mobile is named Borris (the cousin of Neuman).  2000 Honda Odyssey in ridiculously good shape. Oh, did I mention it’s gold?!    It’s a bit like playing Tetris, trying to fit everything in but it’s a sexy van!

A massive shout-out to: Vita Carlino, Brooke McLean, Heather Loewen, Jean-Paul Berrel, Wendy Avison, Emma Dubé, Roger Cole, Dave White, Madison Dixon, Karen LaPrarie, Trent Davenport, Marcelle Dubé, Vivian Kingsburg, and all of our anonymous donors on indiegogo.com/speedcontrol . Your perks/swag will be coming as soon as we are out of Fort McMurray!

Last night we witnessed Chris Jericho (WWE Wrestling star) on the mainstage with his band FOZZY. It was an experience…

Tonight we rock the interPLAY mainstage with our rock camp kids at 7 PM , followed by Speed Control at 8 PM!

Crazy excited and hoping it doesn’t rain,

J

As many of you know, Neuman, our tour van, is a huge part of the Speed Control family, and unfortunately on Sunday, July 24, he met his fiery death.

We are still mourning his passing but we are trying to move on and need some support in doing so.  Rather than flowers or even bacon, we are asking for contribution to fund Neuman the Second.    We have a fundraising campaign on indiegogo.com/speedcontrol.  We would be eternally grateful for any and all help.  Also, you get free stuff when you help our cause!

We are in Fort Mcurray teaching a 2-week Rock Camp as part of the interPLAY music festival.  On August 8th, we have to leave.  We have until then to find a new Neuman.

Thanks for everything, Keep us in your thoughts!

Graeme, Jody, Spencer

indiegogo.com/speedcontrol

PS:  You can check out video of Neuman’s Death on our Facebook page:   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Speed-Control/216116137661

So 3 days ago our van “Neuman” turned 300,000.  That is very impressive considering I got this van for $1,500 5 years ago and he hasn’t let me down yet……..

Tour is going super well.  Last night we were up on the top of Grouse Mt. for a BBQ at Spencer’s friends house.  IT WAS THE MOST AMAZING VIEW EVER.

Ft. Nelson Rocked

Ft. St. John  ROCKED

Prince George Rocked

tonight Victoria will ROCK

Big Shout out to anyone who knows “The Outfield” as it is my new favoritte band and “Your Love” is the best song ever.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Graeme