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LIVE In Vancouver - This Thursday!
Billy The Kid is finally playing a show in Vancouver this week, it's been awhile huh?
The Biltmore Cabaret
Thursday, July 7
On Stage at 9pm sharp
I'd suggest getting there at 8pm though, just so you don't miss anything...
Ok, now here's the main event. Check this out:

Details:
- Flat fee of $500 (plus any travel and PA rental expenses, if required)
- You promote & market the show however you feel comfortable
- Celebrating an occasion? Perhaps it's free to all of your invited friends
- Want to make some extra cash? Promote the private show to your friends and sell tickets. YOU keep all of the proceeds.
- Billy will require complimentary room and board (food) for the night of the show
Click the 'Get It Now' button below and we'll be in touch asap to sort out all of the arrangements.
Click To Read More...Canada's Hardest Working Band: Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards

Ross Neilsen and the Sufferin' Bastards don't stop. These Bastards define the blues.
MP3: Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards
She Ain't You (featuring Luther Dickinson)
visit our Free Downloads page for free album downloads from Ross Neilsen
They're the epitome of the balls-to-the-wall work ethic and the tireless hustle that's needed to stand out from the rest of the crowd. And that they are. Just take a look at the following self-booked tour these Bastards are about to embark on.
Canada, do yourself a favour and catch this band live on one of the following dates! This is the real deal... an exciting, live, dirty blues rawk n' roll touring-machine!
2011 SUMMER TOUR DATES:
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Rockers Doing Good: The Rock 4 MS Tour

May 25th – June 4th 2011
9 cities, 11 days
One Great Cause!
Columbia will be playing acoustically and will play many new songs from their upcoming album.

May 25 – Penticton @ Voodoo's (8pm)
May 26 – Kelowna @ Chapters Indigo in the Orchard Park Mall (3:30pm)
May 27 – Vernon @ Sneakers (8pm)
May 30 – Armstrong @ Pleasant Valley Senior Secondary School
May 31 – Enderby @ The Cliffs Cafe (8pm)
June 1 – Kamloops @ Pougue Mahones Pub (8pm)
June 2 – Vancouver @ Pinceton Pub (8pm)
June 3 – Kelowna @ The House (8pm)
June 4 – Salmon Arm @ Hideaway Pub (8pm)
Check out this special video blog from Columbia's Kevin and Richard, make sure you check out the bloopers at the end!
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Ross Neilsen Performs Live for Roots Music
See the original article in its entirety on Roots Music here, including three additional live performances:
http://www.rootsmusic.ca/2011/04/13/ross-neilsens-amazing-drive/
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The Rebellion: Spring Tour

MP3: The Rebellion
Ocean Breeze
The Rebellion have just announced a Spring Tour of Western Canada, in preparation for their upcoming new album. Check out the first single from the new album above, Ocean Breeze... as heard on our free compilation download, Get Thorny 3.
THE REBELLION - 2011 TOUR
(with Sly Business)

May 13 - Golden, BC - The Rock Water Bar & Grill
May 14 - Kelowna, BC - Doc Willoughby's
May 16 - Penticton, BC -Voodoo Lounge
May 17 - Vancouver, BC - The Media Club
MAY 18 - Victoria, BC - Lucky Bar
MAY 19 - Parksville, BC, Rod and Gun Pub
MAY 20 - Crofton, BC - Crofton Hotel
May 21-22 - Sombrio, BC - Beach Party
May 23 - Duncan, BC - Garage Showroom
May 24 - Tofino, BC – The Maquinna
May 26 - Banff, AB - The Devi's Gap
May 27 - Calgary, AB - The Shamrock
May 28 - Edmonton, AB - Filthy McNasty's (4pm-6pm)
http://www.therebellion.ca
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Vancouver: Black Hat Villain LIVE - Wednesday Feb. 16

- Event Details
Date: Wed, Feb. 16, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
99.3 The Fox and Donnelly Nightclubs.
Loud Wednesdays Official Launch
Republic
Wednesday Feburary 16, 2011
Live Performance By:
Black Hat VIllian
Beyond The Fall
Like A Martyr
Local Bands Performing live weekly plus
DJ's Matty C & Trevor Risk.
BUY TICKETS- Venue Details
Location: Republic Nightclub
Address: 958 Granville Street (between Smithe and Nelson, Downtown, Vancouver)
New Quartered Shows Announced

Quartered LIVE:
Feb 21st: @ The Media Club,
Vancouver, BC
Feb 25th: @ Club Climax
Maple Ridge, BC
Feb 26th: @ The Cambie,
Nanaimo, BC
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NEW Q & Eh? Live Video Chat: Sunday, Feb. 6
Join Thorny Bleeder's Brian Thompson and special guest Chris Brandt for an uncensored, live video chat Q & EH? session:


Sunday, February 6
7pm PST / 10pm EST

http://www.livestream.com/thornybleeder
This is a free event and it's a completely open forum for you to ask whatever questions you have for Brian and Chris. Topics for discussion include (but aren't limited to):
- Social Media Marketing
- Artist Development
- Music Marketing
- Thorny Bleeder
- Nimbus School Of Recording Arts
Who the F@#k is Chris Brandt?

With 10 years’ experience at Universal Music, Chris managed the sales, promotion and marketing of over 6,000 releases a year. In 2004 he launched Cazart! Records, an independent label and music publishing company. Most recently, Chris spent 3 years as the President of the Board of Directors for Music BC.
Through his work at Nimbus, Chris is proud to support the efforts of Music Therapists at BC Children’s Hospital and Canuck Place, and partner with The Music Therapy Ride to design mobile recording units for use in hospitals. In his other life, Chris teaches regular yoga classes and workshops.
Lock this date into your calendar now and we'll see you online Sunday, February 6th at 7pm PST!
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Live Video Chat & Performance with Billy the Kid
Join us this Sunday, January 2 at 7pm PST/10pm EST for a LIVE Video Chat with Brian Thompson from Thorny Bleeder Records and his special guest, Billy the Kid.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and spend your evening chilling with us for the debut episode of Q & Eh? with Brian Thompson.
Both Brian and Billy will be answering your questions live, as they roll in from our viewers, and the subject matter is completely open. And not only that, but Billy will also have her guitar with her, so you can expect to see a couple of live acoustic performances from this amazing singer/songwriter too.
Nice.
You can either come back to this page and watch the live video in the player below, or you can visit our official channel on Livestream at the following link: http://www.livestream.com/thornybleeder.
So don't forget, we need YOU to help make this a success! Plop a little reminder into your phone's calendar and join us this Sunday night for some wicked conversations, live music, fun times and good laughs!
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Thorny Bleeder Showcase:
Free Music Download with Online Pre-Sale

We like giving away free music. It makes us happy. It makes you happy.
So in honour of this philosophy we've decided to offer everyone a FREE download when you buy an advance ticket online to our upcoming Thorny Bleeder Records Showcase on June 5th at The Shark Club in Vancouver.
The Free Download contains new music from all 3 bands on the bill, including BRAND NEW, unreleased material from Quartered's upcoming album, 'Walks Like A Ghost'!
Exclusive 3-Song Download
with Each Ticket Pre-sale!
BUY ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

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Concert Announcement: MotoFest 2010
HUGE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Thorny Bleeder Records managed artists Columbia and Black Hat Villain have just been added to the coolest rock festival in the Okanagan, MotoFest 2010!
We're thrilled to announce they'll be playing at this wicked all-day, outdoor concert alongside Mariana's Trench, Swollen Members, Gob, These Kids Wear Crowns, Run The Red Light, Whitfield, The Malibu Knights, and Shattered Tone.
Check it out and get your tix now!
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LIVE: Black Hat Villain with Like A Storm in Vancouver

The First 100 People Through The Door Receive a Free Black Hat Villain Wristband!
Listen: Black Hat Villain - My Generation
(to Download and Save to your desktop, right click on this link and “Save Link As”)
This is an early show, so be sure to show up at 8pm otherwise you're going to kick yourself for missing out on the debut Vancouver performance of Black Hat Villain. Only $10 at the door!
This is a not-to-miss Vancouver live music event. Come and see why the industry is buzzing about Black Hat Villain who is currently the Band Of The Month on ZoneFM in Victoria, while their new single 'My Generation" is now in regular rotation on the Galaxie Rock music channel (via your cable provider).
Also performing are the one and only Like A Storm and Hybrahma.
Click this poster and Add Yourself to the Official Facebook Event >>
About Like A Storm:
"Fresh off two US arena tours with rock giants Creed, Shinedown and Puddle of Mudd, New Zealand-bred Like A Storm have been turning heads in every city they've played across America.
The band strikes a balance between warm electronics and massive hard rock. Matt describes their style comprehensively. "It's a big rock sound with a lot of different textures. Every time you listen to it, you'll hear something new. It's a combination of all of our favorite sounds - from heavy rock to electronic music."
http://www.myspace.com/likeastorm
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Special Ops Announce North American Tour

Available Digitally: April 27
Available In Stores: May 25
Releasing their third studio album "Through The Heart of The Infidel" via Vancouver label Thorny Bleeder Records (digitally April 27th and CD in stores on May 25th). Montreal rockers Special Ops are proud to announce their Canada & US "Through The Heart of The Infidel Tour" presented by Rockstar Weekly. The tour will kick off in Toronto on April 28th and see the infantry invade 60 plus dates to support their latest release.
Special Ops' third album, "Through The Heart of The Infidel" was produced by award winning producer & mixer Glen Robinson (Voivod, The Ramones, AC/DC, Gwar, Queensryche, Nashville Pussy) along with the engineering and production talents of Kevin Jardine (Slaves on Dope, Monarchy), and displays a fusion of the members’ diverse cultures.
From Akbar’s intricate native Middle Eastern influence of guitar finger picking/ strumming to Abe’s unique blend of North American street-style vocal delivery, backed by a well-armed rhythm section of Waldo Thornhill’s thumping bass and drummer Clarence McGillacutty’s pounding fury, Special Ops have unleashed a direct hit to follow up their award nominated independent release “Phase 2: Amidst The Madness”.
Tour Dates:
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Free Show! Black Hat Villain to Perform for the Victoria Salmon Kings Fans

Black Hat Villain will be warming up the Victoria Salmon King hockey fans with a FREE outdoor performance this Thursday, April 8th at 5:30 PM in front of the Save On Foods Memorial Arena.
This is an official Salmon Kings event and is sponsored by The Zone 91.3 FM.
Join the Black Hat Nation and see what all the buzz is about, see you there!
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Live Review: TV Heart Attack @ CMW 2010
TV Heart Attack launches an audio assault on The Hideout
March 10, 2010
The Hideout - Toronto, ON
(as originally published by Nathan Howes here)
Bass amps break down. Microphones not working properly. Getting a phone call from your mother in between songs. Even these distractions couldn’t stop TV Heart Attack from playing their show.
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Live Review: Burning Borders @ CMW 2010
Burning Borders sets Neutral on fire
March 11, 2010
Neutral - Toronto, ON
(as originally published by Nathan Howes here)
It doesn’t matter if there’s only one person in the audience-or a thousand, Burning Borders will still give you you’re money’s worth and then some. That’s exactly what they did recently at Neutral.
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Ross Neilsen Performs At The 2010 Vancouver Olympics

Ross Neilsen - Back For More
Guess who just got the official invite to perform at the Olympics? Ross Neilsen!
Yeaaah! Congrats man, and well deserved.
Ross Neilsen will be playing his solo set at the Atlantic Canada House (otherwise known as the Arts Club Theatre) on Granville Island.
Stay tuned for performance dates and times. In the meantime you read Ross's blog about his news here.
And don't forget to download Ross's first two albums for FREE on our downloads page here.
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Scott Valentine Visits The Shore 104 FM Studio

Scott Valentine will be visiting the Shore 104 FM studio in Vancouver on Wednesday, February 3rd at 6PM PST for a live acoustic performance and interview.
Scotty will be performing his single "Forgotten" which is in heavy rotation on the station.
MP3: SCOTT VALENTINE - FORGOTTEN
Mark it on your calendar and I hope you can tune in to hear this amazing singer/songwriter with a voice as big as the man himself.
You can even listen to it live on the web right here: http://www.shore104.com.
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TV Heart Attack LIVE
TV HEART ATTACK
LIVE AT THE PEAK PERFORMANCE SERIES
MP3: TV HEART ATTACK - AO
Thursday October 15th
The Cellar
Vancouver, BCClick To Read More...
Burning Borders Fall Tour
BURNING BORDERS
YESTERDAY'S GONE FALL TOUR
BC and Alberta
MP3: Burning Borders - Leading Click To Read More...
A Rebellion Has Begun!
The Rebellion performed at this year's Ness Creek Music Festival in July, and we just received some official live footage of their epic performance.
Check out the video after the jump for The Rebellion performing "Time" from their soon to be released Thorny Bleeder Records debut album, due to hit shelves in early 2010.Click To Read More...
Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards National Tour


MP3: ROSS NEILSEN - BACK FOR MORE
Well it's that time of year again folks. You know, the days get shorter, the nights longer, the leaves are turning, mustaches are growing and rock 'n roll is infecting earpussies in Canada from one coast to another.
Ross Neilsen & The Sufferin' Bastards are about to embark on their third National Tour in 12 months and all of us at Thorny Bleeder Records are super stoked. We'll be announcing the official worldwide re-release of the studio album Early Grave in the very near future, so keep your eyes on The Bleeder Blog for updates.
This tour will take the three bastards from their home in New Brunswick out to where the Trans Canada ends in the mystical and intoxicating locale of Tofino, and then back home again.
Check out the dates below and get yer sweet little asses out to a show, and don't forget to tell a friend. Other dates will be added soon so keep checking back...Click To Read More...
Just Announced: TV Heart Attack with The Veer Union
TV Heart Attack with be supporting The Veer Union at Venue in Vancouver, on July 2nd, along with Soul Side In.
This show is going to sell out fast, get your tix now!
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Just Announced: Scott Valentine with Pedwell

Join us for an amazing night of acoustic, singer/songwriters:
Scott Valentine
with
Pedwell
June 23
The Railway Club
Vancouver, BC
$8 at the door
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Free Concert: Scott Valentine, May 28, Vancouver
Free early show at Timbre Restaurant, 6-8 pm.Click To Read More...
In Concert: TV Heart Attack, May 23 in Vancouver
This Saturday at Richards on Richards...Click To Read More...
Art of Dying Announces 2 Headlining Shows in Ontario
Art Of Dying have just announced two headlining shows in Ontario; one as a warm-up show before their upcoming Canadian Tour with Disturbed, and one as a Wrap Party after the stadium tour. Click To Read More...
NEW: The Bleeder Sessions
The Bleeder Blog and Thorny Bleeder Records proudly present our brand new live, renegade, gourilla-style, acoustic video series, The Bleeder Sessions.

Art Of Dying Added To Canadian Disturbed Tour
Eastern Canada will see it's first live performances from Art of Dying as they open all Canadian dates on this spring's Disturbed arena tour!
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Thorny Bleeder Records Live Showcase!
In the Vancouver area on April 28? If so, click the Read More link below to listen to some new bands we'll be presenting at our debut Thorny Bleeder Records Live Showcase.
Kill Rhythm Confirmed For JunoFest
KILL RHYTHM will take part in the 38th annual Juno Awards' weekend festivities...
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Art Of Dying Announce Vernon Shows
Art of Dying will be playing two shows in Vernon, British Columbia in the first week of February!Click To Read More...
Egypt Central Added To Disturbed Tour
Egypt Central will join Disturbed’s upcoming tour with Art of Dying which kicks off in November. Check out the dates here.
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Art Of Dying with Disturbed
Disturbed Invites Art Of Dying For Second Tour!
We've finally been given the okay to reveal our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!
We are pleased to announce that 'ART of DYING' has just confirmed a US/Canadian tour with multi platinum artists 'DISTURBED'!!!!!
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