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Live Video: Black Hat Villain at The Commodore
Aug3109:23 AM
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Watch the LIVE VIdeo highlights of Black Hat Villain performing live at The Commodore Ballroom in downtown Vancouver, BC for 99.3 The Fox Seeds 2010 Launch Party below.
Thanks to our good friend Chris Fisher for filming and putting together this incredibly cool edit for us. Check out some of Chris's amazing live photos beneath the video link as well...
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Black Hat Villain Rocks Vancouver Fox Seeds Party
Aug3011:19 AM
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It was an incredible night of live music at last Friday's big launch party for the 2010 Vancouver Fox Seeds contest, put on by 99.3 The Fox. All three winning bands put on fantastic world class performances: Beyond The Fall, Stars Of Boulevard, and Black Hat Villain.
While our boys in Black Hat Villain didn't take home the "Platinum" prize, it's safe to say that they wooed the crowd and left a lasting impression on hundreds of new fans that night. The reviews are starting to roll in, and it's quite evident this is the start of a very exciting ride for this band.
Check out this review snippet from the Vancouver Concert Addicts blog: Fox Seeds; High Octane Battle:
"Final performers to the platform were Black Hat Villain, from Vancouver Island. The vocalist of this band, came out in a white suit, a towering, lanky man with a big bushy beard. Unlike the first to leads, he brought more power to the stage. This band had the most sincerity and organic rock blood. Each member owned his position, working hard but really pouring themselves into every note. Out of each band in the finals, it was this band that had something truly amazing. Every song felt original, and again unlike the first two bands, not like a rip off of some other group. The explosive presentation rocked the audience, and had the building swaying. By far this was the best group."
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Black Hat Villain: Top 3 Finalist in FOX Seeds!
Jul0512:14 PM
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It was just announced that Black Hat Villain have made the cut and are now in the Final Top 3 for the 2010 Fox Vancouver Seeds competition, courtesy of 99.3 The Fox!
After a gripping and phenomenal performance at The Bourbon on Canada Day, we're thrilled at this latest piece of news for the entire Black Hat Nation. This is a pretty big deal for a rock band in Canada; to be selected as one of the Top 3 by both fans and industry veterans from over 400 total applicants!
Previous SEEDS winners include Art Of Dying, Nickelback, Big Naked, Default, Veer Union, Matthew Good, State Of Shock...and many more!
So for 2010, along with Black Hat Villain, the Top 3 is rounded out by our good friends Beyond The Fall and Stars Of Boulevard.
So what's next? The Top 3 bands will now perform for their Vancouver fans and the Canadian music industry impresario at The Legendary Commodore Ballroom on Friday, August 27, along with headliners The Arkells. After their performances, that very night...on stage...the Big Final Winner will be announced!
Below you'll find a fresh new LIVE video from Black Hat Villain's Canada Day gig that just surfaced this afternoon online, care of the Seeds Documented project put on by Out Front Musik.
If you haven't checked Black Hat Villain out yet, you owe it to rock n' roll to see what all the buzz is about! Do yourself a favour and plop down a measly $6 on iTunes for their just released new EP, 'My Generation'.
Buy it on iTunes here
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Live Video: Black Hat Villain on Canada Day 2010
Jul0401:33 PM
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On Canada Day, July 1st 2010, filmmaker Chris Fisher captured Black Hat Villain's Vancouver Seeds Showcase for the 99.3 THE FOX FM at The Bourbon in Vancouver.
Using only one camera and a day to edit all of the footage, this up and coming film magician captures the passion and energy of Black Hat Villain's live performance and cut it to the studio track "My Generation", the first single from the band's debut six-song EP of the same name.
A big shout-out to Chris for his time, energy and talent and we look forward to creating a full blown music video for this song in the coming months ahead.
In the meantime, please show his work some love and share this video throughout The Black Hat Nation!
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Breaking News: Black Hat Villain, Top 20 Fox Seeds!
Jun1103:30 PM
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It's official, 99.3 The Fox just made the announcement for the 2010 Top 20 Fox Seeds bands...and Black Hat Villain made the cut!
So to all of the mighty Fox listeners and judges, welcome to the Black Hat Nation!
What's that you ask? The Black Hat Nation is the friends, family, followers, supporters and fans of Black Hat Villain. This isn't about one band against the world, this is a tribe of like minded rock n' rollers baby!
So what's next? The Top 20 bands will now move on to the Showcase Round where they'll battle on stage at The Bourbon in downtown Vancouver in front of both fans and industry judges. After all of the showcases are finished and the judges' votes are in...the final 3 will be chosen!
The Black Hat Villain Fox Seeds Showcase is CANADA DAY
Thursday, July 1 at The Bourbon!
We hope to see everyone there!
And a big congrats to all of the bands who've made it this far. This is shaping up to be the best year yet for this long-running Vancouver rock n' roll tradition.
I'll see you at The Bourbon on July 1st...Canada Day!
View the full list of Top 20 bands here.
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Black Hat Villain, 2010 Seeds Finalist
Jun0701:24 PM
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The good news continues to roll in today! And here I thought Monday's were supposed to suck, no?
After an amazing performance at The Shark Club in Vancouver this past Saturday, it was just announced that Black Hat Villain has made the Top 50 for the 2010 Fox Vancouver Seeds competition, courtesy of 99.3 The Fox.
View the full list of Top 50 bands here.
The Top 50 will be whittled down to a Top 20 which will be announced this Friday, June 11 at 6pm. If the band makes the next cut, they'll move on to the next phase which is the live showcase round. Stay tuned to the Fox and to Thorny Bleeder for more updates!
And if you haven't checked out the band yet, you owe it to rock n' roll to see what all the buzz is about!
Do yourself a favour and drop down a measly $6 on iTunes for their just released new EP, 'My Generation'.
Buy it on iTunes here
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Join the Black Hat Nation...and VOTE!
May1803:59 PM
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Sooo...who's voted on Supernova today for the Vancouver Seeds contest? With your support, together we can help spread the awesomeness that is Black Hat Villain to the rest of Canada!
Let's do it. Let's show the world what the power of a tribe can do.
Vote once a day here: http://cfox.supernova.com/
Black Hat Villain has entered Vancouver Seeds contest, put on by 99.3 The Fox and Supernova.com. This is a fan-based competition based on voting...so head over to Supernova.com, create yourself a quick personal profile...and VOTE for Black Hat Villain!
This is a highly prestigious and well-respected competition in the music industry, which has been responsible for launching the international careers of Nickelback, Default, Art Of Dying, and many more....
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