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August 24, 2003 - Not Lame
We've secured American On-line distribution with a very cool label in Fort Collins, Colorado called Not Lame. Check it out and join up because they give you a free sampler just for joining. Click on the link below.w: notlame.com
August 24, 2003 - Conrad is Not Lame!
We've secured American On-line distribution with a very cool label in Fort Collins, Colorado called Not Lame. Check it out and join up because they give you a free sampler just for joining. Click on the link below.w: notlame.comAlberta Assault Phase 2Date:June 17, 2003Planning for ALBERTA ASSAULT PHASE 2 - THE FALL CAMPAIGN - is now underway. The plan is to visit all our favorite haunts in Red Deer, Calgary, Edmonton, Nelson, etc. The only confirmed gig at this time is The Vat in Red Deer on Sept 25th.The Flatlands Beckon ....Date:April 03, 2003Venue:Here's the itinerary:
Thurs Apr 3 Nelson, The Queens Hotel
Sat Apr 5 Edmonton, The Black Dog (afternoon show)
Sat Apr 5 Edmonton, Seedy's (evening show)
Mon Apr 7 Calgary, The Karma Cafe
Tues Apr 8 Red Deer, The Vat
Wed Apr 9 Calgary, Original Joe'sthe time draws nigh ... bedrolls have been laundered, songs have been relearned, tempers have been tempered, commitments have been made ... we must do our bit for the free world and head east where we're sure to be loved and respected even more ... uh, it's a tour, beware middle age divorcees ...Other Stuff
Date:November 30, 2002- The new CD is now available at the Virgin Megastore (on Robson). It's currently on a listening post.
- We've applied for Canadian Music Week (CMW) in Toronto Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2003. No idea how we'll get there if accepted.
- Might be featured on the Fox's Indie Night in Canada with Trace Ventura. I'll keep ya' posted on that one.
- College airplay across Canada continues.
- Watch for our ads in Exclaim.
- Planning a Jan/Feb 2003 Vancouver Island jaunt.
- blah, blah, blah ....CONRAD on Breakfast TV!
Date:November 29, 2002Yup, those were our telegenic faces lighting up your morning with Michael and Fiona. That was quite an experience, what with having to wake up at 4am and then produce inspired pop music at 7:51am precisely. Positively unGodly! The biggest challenge of course was trying to match Fiona and Michael's chirpiness, afterall they are professionals. All round though a great experience and a great bunch of people at Citytv.Conrad Review In Discorder MagazineDate:August 13, 2002The three guys in Conrad have described themselves as "gormless" and "cranky", but neither of these is a description that comes to mind when you actually hear them. Instead you notice a kind of laid-back (and very composed), sad coolness, both in the pulled-back arrangements and airy vocals that are a little reminiscent of Lloyd Cole. Closer scrutiny reveals surprising and fresh snippets of lines like "I wanna smell all your magazines" (to name just one, from "Paisley"). Alas, there's no lyric sheet to help you follow the story line of "Sister's Wedding" or pick out the words that are tucked in under the the instruments on the other songs. But if the tidbits I made out are any indication, it's certainly worth the effort. - Janis McKenzie, Discorder, August 2002Conrad Gets Press in Vancouver's Queue MagazineDate:August 13, 2002Local trio Conrad performs richly textured, jangly pop from a charming self-titled debut at the Railway, Wednesday.
The presence of a lap steel guitar (not a regular feature of the band) doesn't transform this trio into a country band but it does add a lot of expansive atmosphere. Sounds like Cracker in a reflective mood. The CD release party is tomorrow night at the Railway. - Tom Harrison