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Inside this Issue Editor’s Desk: Hallowmas/Samhain… 4 Center Stage: Motorleague… 5 Musical Notes: Nothing Sounds like “Nothing you’ve ever heard Before”… 6 Recipe Book: Vegan Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos… 7 Under the Spotlight: MNB Award Winners… 8 Center Stage: Edmundston en Musique… 9 Literature Contest: Horror Short … 10 Band Line-Up… 11 Under The Spotlight: Last Word Movie Release Party… 12 The Pawn Shop: Agnostic Front - One Voice… 14 Weird Wiki: L’inconnue de la Seine… 15
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Marpi Production’s
SMALL FRY HERALD Volume 4 Issue 6 Editor in Chief: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Senior Editor: Kimberly-Mai Therrien Contributing Writers: Maurice Gautreau, Christopher Artuso, Josh Hogan, Anon Amos, Craven Moore. Photography Director: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Senior Photographers: Kimberly-Mai Therrien, Mathieu Beaulieu Contributing Photographers: Ian Legris, Ken Daigle Product Director: Mario-Pierre Gaudreau Stock Pictures by: http://barefootliam-stock.deviantart.com http://http://lockstock.deviantart.com
Left: Poster for the “Last Word” Movie Premiere at the Bar “En Haut”. Poster was made by David Couturier and Mic St-Onge.
Right: This month the Small Fry Herald is celebrating it’s 4th year anniversary. The first issue came out in October 2006. All of the back issues will be made available on the Marpi Productions website very soon. This Picture was one of the first ads used to promote the edmundsonlocals Forum. Not that it was very successful, I still kind of like it a lot. Anyways Happy Birthday to the SFH and huge thanks to everyone that has help and is helping out with all of our projects, we’re doing something amazing with this community!.
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The small fry has come a long way from being a four page long bare bones newsletter to having up to twenty or so pages with writers, editors, photographers from all over the country representing Atlantic locals from coast to coast. We’re not going to fix something that isn’t broken but there are plans to expand even further in order to get more coverage. The news we feature won’t change, it’ll still be all about that which is going under the radar from the major media. Since this is free, it doesn’t cost you anything to be part of it and everyone’s opinion is always welcomed, if we can’t feature something it’s because that either we don’t have any room for it or that
the piece is already getting enough coverage as it is and doesn’t need any more. Despite standing firm in regards to our values that so many people can relate to, we have received some criticism stating that we stood too far to the left but this is where we should be clear, we have no political agenda and try to remain as unbiased as possible. None of us are professional journalist nor would we ever claim to be so of course sometimes our conversations might lean towards a libertarian perspective but that’s only because that’s what makes up the most of our contributors. There’s nothing we welcome more than opinions and perspectives shared
from the right and hope to see more of it. A new website will be uploaded within a few months (or weeks if we’re lucky). There might be a date change while we try to be on time with the bar’s calendars which are released on the 1st of every month. We will also be releasing monthly issues even during the winter months so there’s a lot to look forwards too. And as a New Years’ resolution, we vowed to be on time... or at least, within a week of the set release date, it always depends on our personal budgets.
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Under the Spotlight
With Ken Daigle Interview by Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
I can’t help but see Ken as a kid and although some might laugh at this, I give him total respect for it. While most peoples are busy playing the silly serious grownups, Ken remains true to his roots and to his identity. Some might say he hasn’t changed a bit since his teens, the same hyperactive kid with ADD and they might be right for that part but he’s definitely grown wiser. Having spent many years out west he’s seen his share of hardships, anyone with such a candid spirit is bound to have run-ins with troubles of all kind. Some he was willing to share in this interview. So here is the light and the torrential sides of Ken Daigle, A Dog’s Life indeed.
We’ve been skateboarding together for the longest time but I’ve always wondered what it was that got you into the skate scene in the first place? What got me into skateboarding; it was pretty much my friends. I was a little shithead, I really liked to skateboard a lot and the scene. For me it was something that I always wanted to do, it was always there. That’s pretty much it. How long ago was that? And how many more years do you see yourself skateboarding for? I started skateboarding with you, which was what? ...got our first boards from Zellers in 89 or even before that and shit. Like what twenty years ago? ...Maybe more? So pretty much been skateboarding
that long, off and on since shit happened throughout the years but yeah about that. I still see myself skateboarding another five to ten years. What does skateboarding mean to you? It’s pretty much everything when I’m pissed off when I’m mad, sad or glad. It’s something I go to instead of beating up my head I just beat up my board and skate shoes. Makes me feel a little bit better inside I guess. The West Coast, you’ve been there and back a few times... Oh yeah, that’s my nemesis.
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So from your perspective what are the different mindsets? Well, BC is pretty open minded and stuff, you can do what-ever you want and stuff and people don’t judge you like down here a bit. The scene is bigger, the skate parks are bigger but friendship is friendship no matter where you go but yeah, the scene there is a bit larger so you can do more. Why do you think so many people from here want to move there? Well, yeah cuz the scene is bigger. If you skateboard or snowboard there’s a much better chance that you can make something out of yourself or at least get a lot better.
What made you come back last time? Oh shit happens, I fuck up lots and probably in the last ten years I fucked up three times, meaning I fell back into dope, so it’s something I’m not too proud of but you learn from your mistakes. ...Even though it’s the third time, like I said, not something to be proud of at all. Would you say you preferred it out there? I wouldn’t say its better, for me maybe I just kept running away from my problems. BC and NB it’s the same shit; you deal with your emotions, not make too much out of them and always take it one day at a time I guess. Good things I had good friends in BC because it could
have been a lot worst... you guys know what I mean. What about music, how’d you get into spinning records? Oh... I was spinning records probly like five or six years after I started skateboarding with my cousin leo and from then on I got hooked on it; I was into Jungle, break beats, hip hop but nowadays I’m a little more into techno and mainstream shit but love to spin Jungle, Drum & Bass and shit. A few months back I was into the scene with my friend Dave in BC going to Drum & Bass concerts and shit, it was pretty cool.
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DJ beefcut; how did you get that name? Oh that was a long time ago; I think it was my two friends Bruce Thibeault and Sebastian Beaulieu that started with that. I was spinning at my house and I scribbled “Beefcut sessions” on one of my vinyls since I was a butcher back then and since then on they call me DJ Beefcut.
Who would you say has been the most influential person in your life? That’s a good one... that’d be my NB crew, not into name but they know who they are. NB to BC, you know what I’m saying...
What would be your ideal setup? My ideal setup would just be basics, two turn tables, a mixer, monitors... you don’t need vinyls that much these days but I’d love to still have my stacks of drum & bass but hey, can’t have it all eh?
Say you achieved everything set yourself out to achieve, where would you be a year from now? Probably here in NB somewhere. Sitting in my own little apartment sipping beers with you and emailing the boys up in Whistler, telling them what’s up. Pretty much it.
If you died today, what would you regret not having done? Fixing the shit I fucked up.
Alright, lightning round you got to answer these as fast as you can... What’s your favourite food? Pizza If your life was a book what would be the title of it? Haha, the fuck up sessions part I! Which is worse, failing or never having tried? Never having tried. What’s your best Quality? Fuck I don’t have one... haha What’s your worst Vice? Drugs. How many bones have you broken, so far? Probably like six. What did you want to be when you grew up? A good DJ What’s your definition of Success? Being happy in what you do. If you could instantly learn a new skill right now and be great at it, what would it be? Learning how not to fuck up... hahaha. What is the piece advice you would want to share with the world? Do what you gotta do and stay true.
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Center Stage
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Musical Notes
Setting Goals is not only very important but essential to your success. Your very first goal that everyone needs to achieve is: #1. Set Goals In fact, just having your goals written down means you are more likely to achieve them. I would highly suggest getting a whiteboard for your rehearsal space or your computer room at home which you can write your goals down on. If you are more tech savvy there is a great iPhone app called “ToDo” which I use to keep my affairs in check. Best of all it sinks with Toodledo so you can access your to-do list from any computer with internet access (Especially helpful if you are rough on phones or misplace things. Losing a todo list is one of the most horrible experiences I have ever gone through. So remember if you use a digital to-do list, BACK IT UP!). Another program I’d highly recommend is BandCentral which in addi-
tion to being an overall great management software offers a TASK tab which syncs with the built-in CALENDAR (which you can also sync with iCal or Google Cal). Additionally you can set email reminders for your assigned tasks and even assign specific tasks to certain band members (or part of your team infrastructure) so that way you don’t forget about them. Whether you prefer Pen & Paper, Marker & White Board, Cell Phone or Computer, the important thing is to have your goals written down where you will see them. When it comes to goal setting, I consider myself a realistic optimist or maybe it’s an optimistic realist? Regardless the realist in me says “don’t set large goals” (i.e. national tours with your favorite band, cover of “insert popular still in print” magazine etc….) whereas the optimist says “shoot for the stars!” so I’ve finally come to an inner balance which is I feel is key to achieving goals…
THINK BIG (in little steps). Meaning you can set the goals as big as you’d like, as long as you are willing to set a miniature goal for every single little step along the way! So the goal of a national tour is little more than countless little tasks. I bet if you’re willing to actually take on all of those little tasks that you’d achieve the bigger goal you have in mind! A key advantage to setting smaller goals is there is a quicker sense of achievement when completing each mini task which is often paramount to keeping one’s motivation, especially for the arduous tasks. In turn staying motivated will keep you working towards the bigger picture and ultimately the bigger help you to continue working towards your bigger goals. So what are you waiting for? Define your goals, and get to work! - Josh Hogan
About the Author: Over the past four years, Josh Hogan has strived to become a dominant voice in the East Coast music scene. Beginning his musical career as the vocalist for the metal band Orchid's Curse, Hogan quickly discovered the lack of support for the underground music community and formed the Halifax-based heavy metal label Diminished Fifth Records. During this time, he has been helping provide exposure and recognition for bands not only in the metal scene, but from all walks of the musical spectrum with his publicity company Hogan Media Relations. No stranger to sharing his thoughts, he has spoken at organizations and conferences such as The Halifax Pop Explosion, Noctis Metalfest, Music Nova Scotia, The ECMA Conferences and the Nova Scotia Community College. His
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Recipe Book
Recipe and Picture by Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
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Opinion Corner
Pills, Cheap Thrills and Social ills By Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
Lately, there’s been a spike in drug abuse in the Atlantics. The latest census shows that drug related charges have reached a thirty year high and that most of those charged with such crimes were only 16 to 17 years of age. These statistics only serve to put numbers to the obvious problem we face in society. Violence is a side effect of drug abuse and the Atlantics has more violent crimes per capita than all other provinces except for the North West Territories and Nunavut. This is a lot considering there is only approximately 2 300 000 of population in the Atlantics which less than the city of Toronto alone. From my perspective I would say that drug abuse is so prevalent because of a two main reasons: Its accessibility and the lack of cultural programs in local communities. All the anti-drug programs sponsored by the law enforcement agencies have always failed because it is by trying to discourage drugs that they actually promote it. Glass displays with a plethora of colourful drugs behind them is a poor attempt to dissuade the curious youths who only grow more fascinated as they examine in great detail the various forms of mind altering drugs while the officer’s speech often goes unnoticed. Also, most youths don’t think cops are cool; they see them as the enemy to whom their defiance equates to a rebellious victory.
So the solution isn’t to discourage drug use but rather to encourage alternatives to drugs. A community which offers a diversity of cultural activities that encourages youths to do something constructive in contrast to any self-destructive behaviour does just that. The opposing arguments to that would be that many of these activities have drugs embedded in the cultural movement but this is nothing more than a stereotype. Many of these cultural movements either discourage substance abuse while some even strongly oppose it. There is a lingering fear in aging communities about stigmas related to cultures which promotes new ideologies and embraces world views that extend beyond their margins of comfort. It is the ignorance of these communities which ails them for instead of listening to the pleas of the youths they instil outdated traditional standards and moral ethics which stand in sheer contrast to their needs. I recently had a discussion with a law enforcement officer who laughed when I argued that it was through music and arts that we could inspire kids to get off drugs. My drugs of choice are mostly music and photography because it’s within art that I able to release what-ever would lead me to drugs. Most constructive activities will leave one with a sense of self-fulfilment which is very gratifying. If someone’s feeling down then it serves as an output and a way for them to
express what they feel without any constraints while helping them grow on a personal level; nothing is ever lost and every word, picture, painting, kick, and song makes them become a better person with a better understanding of both themselves and of the world around them. Boredom leads to apathy which leads to idleness and that is where the problems often begin. Parents always take the blame and will often blame themselves but in reality they are limited to what they can achieve as far as education for education alone is not a solution; it is cold and meaningless in a world of strong emotions. Youths mostly view their parent’s teachings with condescension but it isn’t the lack of education that hurts them, it is their lack of experience.
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Moncton Paramount/Manhattan Oct 15th-The Nuclear w/Flagship Sinker,The Wild @ The Paramount $5 Oct 15th-Muddy River Rollers Disco Party @ The Manhattan Oct 15th-EARTH(Tribute to Black Sabbath) @ The Oxygen $10 adv $13 @ the door Oct 16th-UFC @ The Manhattan $5.75 Oct 16th-RADIO RADIO @ The Oxygen $12 Students $15 @Door *Early show doors @ 8pm* Oct 17th-Lost In The East Comedy Tour w/DARREN FROST & DAVE MARTIN @ The Manhattan $20 Oct 18th-Hot Panda w/Boats @ The Paramount $5 Oct 19th-GWAR w/The Casualties,Mobile Deathcamp,Infernaeon @ The Oxygen Oct 21st-SO COW(from Ireland) w/The Streetlight Saints @ The Paramount $5 Oct 21st-Terrorhorse w/Darkness Rites @ The Manhattan $5 Oct 22nd-IPN w/BONES @ The Paramount $6 Oct 22nd-MARTYR w/Dischord,The Daisy Anthesis @ The Manhattan $15 Oct 23rd-*EARLY MATINEE 5pm-9pm*Fear Of Lipstick w/White Wires,Cold Warps, Beaten Hearts @ The Paramount $5 Oct 23rd-*EARLY MATINEE 6pm-10pm*SLOAN w/guests @ The Manhattan $22.50 adv $27.50 @ door Oct 23rd-UFC @ The Manhattan $5.75 Oct 26th-*EARLY SHOW 8pm-11pm*THE ATARIS w/A Widescreen Sunrise, We Outspoken $10 Oct 28th-The Cauldron Project w/guests @ The Paramount $5 Oct 28th- Barley and the Dirt “CD Release Party” @ Oxygen Oct 29th-Hope w/The Kamalas, The Hemingways, The Coffs @ The Paramount $5 Oct 29th-Hellacaust w/Thy Flesh Consumed, Degrade @ The Manhattan $7 Oct 30th-Big Whale @ The Manhattan $5.75 Oct 31st-Les Paiens w/Never More The Less @ The Manhattan $10
Plan B Oct 15 Canada's King of Reggae - JAH CUTTA Oct 16 Bad Vibrations Oct 17 Karaoke Oct 18 HCS Oct 19 Open Mic Oct 20 TBA Oct 21 TBA Oct 22 TBA Oct 23 C'mon $10
Edmundston Bar en Haut
October 17th - TerrorHorse & Darkness Rites October 18th - Lindy October 29th - Last Word Movie Release Party October 30th - Lonesome Line November 2nd - Motorleague & Pillory
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Month in Review This page clockwise from right: Edmundston en Musique, Denis Malenfant, Roch Dugas, Shawn MacDonald Francesca JaimaTurgeon
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Fear – The record (1982 slash records) If you don’t know them, you should. AKA Fear The Band is a classic band from the early eighties. If you’re a fan of bands like the Dead Kennedys, Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Descendents then you’ll probably like them. Fronted by lead singer Lee Ving who loves singing about beer, I mean, they have two albums with the name beer in it: More beer (1985 Restless Records) and Have another Beer with Fear (2005 Hall of records), these two albums are great and I think you get the point of what I meant. This Classic LP is a Must have. For any Old school punk rock fan, some of my favourite songs on this LP are “I love livin’ in the city”, “I don’t care about you” and “no more nothing”.
Lee Ving also had a side project wit h some member s of
Megadeth, the band was called MD.45 and the put out about one album called The Craving (1996 Slab Records). It’s worth checking out, that’s if you like both megadeth and Fear. The Album sounds like a mix of
both bands put together, where the music is more like Megadeth and the vocals are more like fear. Let’s get back to the review for this LP. Ok here’s the thing, Fear are more like a get up and go type of band, kind of like pop punk but with a little more on the aggressive side. Lee’s voice is very distinctive, it’s kind of scratchy and horsy at the same time, their music is pretty catchy too. Fear is one of those bands that you either like a lot or you don’t like at all. They just make you want to get up and go when you listen to them. Alright, Sold! I think I’m going to go listen to the record now. P.S. Check Fear out or maybe buy and album... Later!
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L’inconnue de la Seine
By Mario-Pierre Gaudreau
Here is a weird and morbid tale that begins in the 1800s and leads up all the way to today. It contains a series of other strange wiki links that are interconnected and form an eerie tale that is connect to a lot of people today. In Europe, back in the 1800’s, it would be common to mould wax or plaster cast masks from the faces of the deceased. These death masks, as they are called, were used for various reasons. They were used in forensics to keep facial records of the dead prior to the use of photography; they were also used by artists for the creation of portraits and sculptures but they were also kept as mementos of the departed.
As the story goes, a woman in her twenties was pulled from the Seine River in Paris, the lack of injuries and of trauma suggested that the cause of death was suicide. A pathologist was so stricken by her beauty that he or-
dered that a death mask be moulded of her face. In the following years many copies of this mask were replicated many times, the masks hung in the studios of many artists and writers such as Man Ray and Nobel Prize winner Albert Camus who describe the tranquil visage of this smiling woman as a “drowned Mona Lisa”, it soon be-
came one of the most recognizable face in Europe. But this isn’t why most people are connected to this story, that would be because of toy maker Asmund Laerdal who, with the research of physicians
Peter Safar and James Elam, created Rescue Anne, the first CPR doll which is still widely used today and whose the face of is moulded from l’Inconnue de la Seine, that is why she is now know by many as the most kissed face of all time.
“A pathologist was so enthralled by her beauty that he ordered that a death mask be moulded of her face”
Above: Another Popular artist rendition of the alien abduction that took place on Eagle Lake, ME.
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