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Canadian metalcore outfit Silverstein is angry

BY ALEX GALLAGHER

Get Out Staff Writer

When the Burlington, Ontario, metalcore outfit Silverstein sits down to write an album, its members try to take listeners on a journey through their lives. Silverstein’s latest record “Misery Made Me” offers a glimpse into the last two years, which vocalist Shane Told admits has been miserable at times. “Over the last couple of years, with what we’ve gone through, there was no way we were going to be able to write a love song on this record,” Told said. “The reality is that we .. were frustrated, we were scared, our mental health wasn’t the best and this is what came out from us. We had to get (this) off our chest.” Despite the dark nomenclature of the record, Told feels the record has been mutually cathartic for fans and himself. “When ‘Misery Made Me’ came out, the sentiment from our fans was, ‘We needed you to say this,’” Told said. “With our fanbase, we help each other out. I give to them, and they give back to me. “The fact that the words and music that I’ve written has helped them through a dark time, in turn, helps me through a dark time because I know that what I’m doing makes a difference.” Although he’s fond of most of the songs, one special one may sneak into Silverstein’s setlist during its jaunt with the Australian post-hardcore outfit The Amity Affliction. “‘The Altar/Mary’ is a great example of storytelling and taking the listener through all the hardships that people have had — particularly millennials who have been beaten down economically and unable to make ends meet,” Told said. “That’s one track that we want to try to pull off live. It’s not going to be easy by any means with the energy of the first half and the synthesizers in the second half but we’re welcoming that challenge.” Although Silverstein aims to tell a story with its lyricism, Told also said that the band marries stories with catchy choruses. “We want to be a hardcore band that has catchy singalong parts and over the years I think we’ve gotten better and better at writing melodies that stick in your head and lyrics that people want to sing along to,” Told said. “It’s cool that we’ve become a singalong band because, sure, people can mosh to our songs, but it’s also great that

they can sing along to them too.” Because of this, Told is anxious to kick off the cross-country trek Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Marquee Theatre and stand amid the roar of an audience singing his lyrics in unison once more. “I’m looking forward to an actionpacked hour or so of just the jams old and new, like ‘My Heroine,’ ‘Smile in Your Sleep’ and ‘The Afterglow,’” he said. “Hearing the fans sing is one of the greatest feelings in the world and having that taken away from us for the last couple of years made me forget just how loud they sing and the way that made me feel every single time it happens. Canadian metalcore band Silverstein intends to jam a set full of screaming and storytelling into the Marquee Theatre when the band jaunts into town on August 25. (Courtesy of Wyatt Clough) “Whether they’re singing a cappella during the chorus of ‘My Heroine’ or whether they’re singing along to a brandnew song that we’re playing live for the first time, it’s going to be great.” 

If You Go...

Who: Silverstein and The Amity Affliction w/Holding Absence and Unity TX Where: Marquee Theatre 730 N. Mill Ave. Tempe When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 Cost: Tickets start at $29.50 Info: silversteinmusic.com

MAC Museum opening in fall with reception

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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum will celebrate the opening of five new exhibitions with a free reception. The reception, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9 will include a Ron English pop-up store, musical entertainment by DJ Pickster and a cash bar. Headlining MCA Museum’s fall season is cultural provocateur Ron English, who became notorious for his illegal billboards in the 1980s and was later known for his visual satires of mainstream icons. His works also appeared in films like Morgan Spurlock’s documentary “Super Size Me.” Other highlights included a collective exhibition of 150 sketchbooks by emerging and established artists from across the globe in the Moleskine Project, the street art of local creatives Such and Champ Styles, as well as the childlike wonder of Giorgiko’s dreamscapes and Reen Bareera’s toy-inspired sculptures. As part of Mesa Arts Center, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum says it “showcases the best in Contemporary Art by emerging, nationally and internationally recognized artists and provides support and advancement to artists through solo, seeMAC page 33

33 Peter Hook grateful to have been living his dream

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

GetOut Editor

When Peter Hook introduced his band, Peter Hook & The Light, to 300 fans at Factory Manchester in England 11 years ago, he was unsure of the future. The 66-year-old musician hoped his method of celebrating the legacies of Joy Division and New Order – two bands he co-founded – would catch on. “I was wondering if it was the first and last time I would ever get to play ‘Unknown Pleasures,’” he said about Joy Division’s 1979 debut album. “Now, here I am taking it all around the world.” The North American leg of Peter Hook & The Light’s “Joy Division: A Celebration” comes to the Van Buren Aug. 29. The five-week tour features performances of Joy Division’s seminal two albums “Unknown Pleasures” and “Closer” in full with additional Joy Division rarities and an opening set of New Order material. The tour follows the debut U.K. dates for “Joy Division: A Celebration,” which commemorate the 40th anniversary of Joy Division and Ian Curtis’ continuing influence. “I’m getting to play in many wonderful places – places I’ve played before and had a fantastic time,” Hook said via telephone from Mallorca. Musician Peter Hook will be bringing his electric sound to the Van Buren on Aug. 29. (Spe-

cial to GetOut) “I’m the happiest pensioner on God’s earth. It’s still a delight. My wife summed it up very well: ‘Whenever you come home, you have the biggest smile on your face. That never happened in New Order. I didn’t see it for a long, long time.’” He said he’s not blaming former bandmates vocalist/guitarist Bernard Sumner, drummer Stephen Morris or keyboardist Gillian Gilbert—with whom he now has acrimonious relationships. Curtis died by suicide and Sumner, Morris and Hook founded New Order with the later addition of Gilbert. “They always said it was me,” he recalls. “I suppose, in a funny way, you don’t get a lot of changes in life to make the wrong right again. “There is massive appreciation for Ian’s work and Joy Division’s work,” he said. “I’m with the people I want to be with the most – the people who love Joy Division’s music. For me, I am in exactly the right place. I absolutely adore what we’ve created and I’m very, very proud of it.” This year has been bittersweet for Hook, whose longtime friend, Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder, died unexpectedly at age 58. “It’s immensely sad, considering we worked so closely together,” Hook said. “They’re the archetypical rock ‘n’ roll band that hit everything hard – the bottle, the drugs, the road and music. It’s almost a cliché. But so many of them are disappearing.” He and his wife after planning a 25th anniversary party and are inviting “every person who’s still with us who came to our wedding 25 years ago.” “It won’t be like it was 25 years ago,” he said. “Hardly anybody ate. We were in my mate’s restaurant and, of the 75 people at the wedding, my mate told me only three of them have eaten. ‘What the hell do I do with 72 ribeyes?’ he said. It was a great do, and my wife is a wonderful woman whom I’m very lucky to have.” His goal with Peter Hook & the Light is to have the ability to play every New Order and Joy Division song live before he goes to the “guitar shop in the sky.” Next up is 2001’s “Get Ready,” for which New Order primarily departed from its more electronic style and focused on more guitar-oriented music. “I’m achieving my ‘boast’ or my dream bit by bit,” he said. “It’s just a treat to dig out these wonderful songs and watch the looks on people’s faces. I play seven New Order songs and change the set to Joy Division, play six or eight songs. I’m indulging myself and it’s wonderful to have that freedom to not have to look at those long faces and get on with it. “It was such a rock ‘n’ roll dream. I’m so glad I got to live that rock ‘n’ roll dream that we decided on when we watched the Sex Pistols and we’re still getting away with it.” 

If You Go...

Who: Peter Hook & the Light Where: Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 Cost: Tickets Start At $32.50 Info: Thevanburenphx.com

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group and juried exhibitions. MCA Museum’s added that its free admission and “strong engagement programs provide visitors with free school and public tours, a robust docent program and free artist talks.” Here’s a list of upcoming exhibits:

The Moleskine Project Sept. 9-Dec. 4

The Moleskine Project is a collective exhibition of customized sketchbooks by hundreds of emerging and established artists from across the globe. The exhibition spans various artistic styles and mediums, delving into how artist’s sketch and develop creative ideas. The exhibition, which made its initial debut at Spoke Art San Francisco in 2011, is a continuation of that project where artists are provided with a blank Moleskine book and invited to create an original work of art within its pages. It is Curated by Harman Projects of New York City.

Living in Delusionville - Ron English Sept.9-Jan. 22

Known as the Godfather of Street Art, Ron English has emerged as one of the most influential and controversial artists of our time. Taking direct inspiration from the legendary Andy Warhol, English merges American iconography with art history to create social and political statements about contemporary American society. From Ronald McDonald to Mickey Mouse, no cultural icon is sacred. Living in Delusionville, which is also the title of the latest documentary on the artist, features 37 paintings and sculptures by English from the last decade.

Dark Matter - Giorgiko Sept.9-Jan. 29

Giorgiko (pronounced jee-OR-jee-koh) is a collaborative experiment by husbandand-wife California artist team Darren and Trisha Inouye. Conceived in 2012, the Giorgiko universe is home to lost boys and wayfaring girls and explores the stories of their wanderings and dreams of being found again. Through minimal, expressive character illustrations, Giorgiko’s classically designed large-scale paintings playfully capture urban and classical youth in city and nature scenes as part of their journeys through the world. Organized by Thinkspace Projects of Los Angeles.

Children of Divorce - Reen Barrera Sept.9-Jan. 15

Inspired by his “toy deprived” childhood, Filipino artist Reen Barrera repurposes found materials into mixed media figurative sculptures and paintings. The facial expressions, symbols and patterns in the artist’s ohlala characters are drawn from the idiom “it’s written all over your face” and represent the power individuals have in designing their own fate. Barrera’s work provides a provocative conversation on the challenges of socioeconomic circumstances and classism. Organized by Thinkspace Projects.

Like Father, Like Son - Such and Champ Styles Sept. 9-Jan. 1

This exhibition features the latest individual and collaborative paintings by Phoenix father and son duo Such and Champ Styles. Dedicated to the historical foundation and spirit of aerosol, this family graffiti team often incorporates popular culture icons, like Howard the Duck and Hello Kitty, into their graphic lettering and motifs. Museum hours are 10- a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.

Information: mesaartscenter.com/

mcam or 480-644-6560. 

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1 Felines 5 Discoverer’s call 8 Brewer’s kiln 12 Owl call 13 Massage 14 Leg joint 15 Not-so-noble protagonist 17 Rat- -18 Green sauce 19 Realm 21 Penny 24 Help 25 Persian leader 28 Knitter’s need 30 Assoc. 33 Bit of wit 34 Rehab process 35 -- chi 36 Even so 37 Slanted type (Abbr.) 38 Darned 39 Hollywood’s Lupino 41 Take five 43 Burning 46 Leslie of “Gigi” 50 Songs for one 51 Daughter of Oedipus 54 Mon. follower 55 Half of XIV 56 Send forth 57 Teeny 58 Ecol. watchdog 59 Pixels

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1 Bloke 2 First-rate 3 Youngsters 4 Do needlework 5 Raw mineral 6 “Ben- --” 7 Slender woodwind 8 Giraffe’s kin 9 Poison remedy 10 Char 11 Head, to Henri 16 Weeding tool 20 Tailless cat 22 Russian refusal 23 Early Mongolian 25 Covert agent 26 Coloration 27 Cuba, Jamaica, etc. 29 Actor’s quest 31 Cold and damp 32 Tonic’s mixer 34 Actress Cameron 38 Put on, as a play 40 Dagwood’s dog 42 High school subj. 43 Wine region 44 Boxing match 45 Roof overhang 47 Former Dallas QB Tony 48 Taking action 49 Tennis barriers 52 Wee bite 53 Spanish aunt

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With JAN D’ATRI

GetOut Contributor

Veggie medley captures the look and taste of the Southwest

Picnics, parties, salads and sides. If you’re looking for a new dish that fits in all of those categories, this Chilled Southwestern Veggie Medley is the answer!

This tasty, colorful plate of veggies is loaded with Southwest flavors and lots of crunch.

It’s perfect for a make-ahead dish, it transports beautifully and couldn’t be easier to make. What makes the flavor? Fresh ears of corn that are grilled in a skillet or on the bbq, then sliced into niblets of charred goodness. Charring the red peppers before dicing them also adds a great taste.

Also, I’ve always cooked with shallots, but these days I’m realizing how much they bring to a dish. (They may be one of the most misunderstood vegetables out there – do they replace onions? Garlic? Can they be used with onions and garlic?)

While some folks replace onions with shallots, a shallot has its own flavor profile, and can add so much to a dish! (Try slicing them very thin and frying them to a deep golden brown, then sprinkle them over a salad or potato dish. Wow! Over the top goodness!)

The flavors of the Southwest permeate this salad with the addition of black beans, jicama, avocados and cilantro. The dressing is lively, with the perfect combination of lime juice and zest, Dijon Mustard and a little sweetness to cut the tang.

Over all, it’s a great main meal salad for the vegetarian, a tasty side for your grilled burger lover or just spooned into little tortilla cups for a terrific appetizer! Tortilla cups are simple. Just cut 2-3 inch circles out of flour tortillas, tuck them into a greased cupcake tin and bake for about 15 minutes. Done!

I love recipes that give you all the flavor and nutrition you need and are pretty darn effortless to create! Here’s to another hat tip to our wonderful flavors of the Southwest! 

Ingredients:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained • 3 ears of corn, cooked and kernels removed from the cob • 2 red bell peppers, charred and diced • 1 large jicama, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 TBSP shallots, minced • 2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell peppers, garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, sugar, olive oil, Dijon, lime zest, lime juice and ½ cup cilan• 1 tsp pepper • 2 TBSP sugar • 9 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil • 1 TBSP Dijon mustard • 1 teaspoon lime zest • 6 TBSP fresh lime juice • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish, chopped • 2 avocados, chopped tro. Stir well to combine and refrigerate. 2. When ready to serve, add the chopped avocado and gently mix to combine. Garnish with remaining cilantro. Serves 8. 