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Last Updated: 10/30/2009

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City: Ottawa
State: Ontario
Country: CA
Signup Date: 12/14/2005

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Saturday, October 24, 2009 

Current mood:polite
Category: Friends
just realized our last blog post was....'round this time last year.  but that's not for a lack of things to say.

it's because we've been holed up recording our new record, making sure it's just right, and even writing a bunch of new tunes  .doing the ocassional show too...we had a blast playing at bluesfest, at the elmdale a few weeks back, and last week with woodpigeon...

as you canadians start yr fireplaces, yr car warmers and prepare to huddle up in yr comfy blankets, we polytones are getting ready for a busy winter to warm you up.  the record will be out by february '10, we promise!!  we believe it's called 'the rocks match'.  stay tuned for details and make sure to visit us on facebook by clicking here!


cheers,
b

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Tuesday, November 11, 2008 

Current mood:  sweaty
Category: School, College, Greek
yes,

we're almost finished our new record.  it will be out very early in 09.  so keep yr cockles warm and yr sticks on the ice.   it will be an antique room records release.  and pop pop fizz what a release it is.



also - guess whose song is featured on each jon dore television show again this season.  guess.



also - we're excited to be taking our little rock show on the road, to kingston on thursday november 27 at barnone!  come out if you're in town.  if not, come get yr face melt at our now-annual zaphod's new year's eve show in ottawa!!

love,
polytones

Currently watching:
WWF: Wrestlemania III
Release date: 2007-03-06
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Wednesday, November 07, 2007 

Current mood:  cold
Category: Games
e-friends:

A few more details on some upcoming gigs below. Hope to see you at:

The Phoenix, Toronto - November 15, 8pm: We're proud to be a performer at this year's Ontario Independent Music Awards. Some proceeds go to the Toronto Wildlife Fund.

The Rivoli, Toronto - December 6, 8pm: We'll be doing a set at the Rivoli as part of RCD's new music night.

(December 7 at Zaphod's, come out and see That's the Spirit, aka Ben from Polytones, opening up the night at Chris Elie's CD release!!)

and...

Zaphod's, Ottawa - Dec. 31, 8pm: NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR!! Politique and other friends will also be on the bill. Come and dance and drink your face(s) off. Tickets sell out for NYE at Zaphod's pretty quickly, so check Zaphod's website to find out how to get yours now.

P.S the new record is coming along. We'll be mixing soon and may even have a little sampler for you on NYE....

Rockily,
Polytones
Currently listening:
New Seasons
By The Sadies
Release date: 02 October, 2007
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007 

Current mood:  satisfied
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
if you've seen the hilarious ads for the comedy network's newest original program, the jon dore television show, you may know that it stars one 'jon dore' and that the premiere is tomorrow night on comedy ntwk, 10pm.

what you may not know, however, is that your polytones play a role here. listen closely to the end credits tomorrow (wed.) night!!

while you may also know that our songs are not all that funny, you may not know that all our songs are actually serious songs about jon's testicles, which made us a perfect fit (for the show). i'm glad all our writing finally paid off; i mean how many songs can you write about stuff like that.

love,
polytones
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Friday, September 28, 2007 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Music
dear fans, friends, and people who add us without even looking:

polytones may hit your area this weekend, and we have been upgraded to a category '5' rock band.

we will play the jimmy jazz in guelph on saturday, sept. 29. losing strength from the smog, we are then expected to be downgraded to a tropical depression, somewhere over the smiling buddha bar in toronto, on sunday, sept. 30th. (a warning that some rock bands may produce dancing and happiness; always drink heavily)

polytones are fuelled by recent exciting news: a recent toronto independent music award for 'best indie rock', and now our song 'after the show' will be featured on the credits of the comedy network's newest original program, 'the jon dore television show'. come celebrate with us at our shows this weekend!!

see you there. i love you,
ben
Currently listening:
Glory Hope Mountain
By The Acorn
Release date: 08 October, 2007
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Friday, October 06, 2006 
Dear fans, friends, child stalkers,

We're pleased and proud to accept the 'best indie rock' award, announced at the Phoenix Theatre during last night's Toronto Independent Music Awards ceremony!

It's an honour to be nominated among some of Toronto's finest acts like Silver Hearts and Sleep the Season.

Of course, since we're based here in Ottawa and work for the man full time, we couldn't be there in person. But hopefully we'll be back to T dot soon to celebrate with y'all.

Love,
The Polytones
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Thursday, April 06, 2006 

Current mood:  awake
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural

dear friends studying for exams and other people of the night:

tonight, thursday april 6, you have a rare opportunity to experience a live polytones show in your pyjamas by the warmth of your thermal carafe.  no, the show will not be in your pyjamas, but on CKCU 93.1 FM on your radio dial!

tune in to 93.1FM just before midnight and hear dentist/radio personality charles anthony host us through a full set of inspiring, exam-friendly music live on the radio & simulcast online (visit http://www.ottawalivemusic.com/ for more details).

focus testing has proven night-people prefer the polytones over energy drink 'red bull' and long-lasting battery 'energizer' as a powerful source of nutritious guarana!!  in fact, those studying late for film history exams and listening to the polytones found themselves suddenly able to reenact bunuel montages, shouting out 'lumiere brothers' to the delight of their fratmates! it works; try us with gin!

feel free to call the station to heckle us or ask for answers to your music and poli-sci questions!

love

polytones

 

Currently listening:
Spaced Out: The Best of Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner
By Leonard Nimoy
Release date: 28 December, 1999
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Friday, February 03, 2006 

Current mood:  contemplative
Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes

hey guys,

just an update ... drummer is back to good health and we're ready to get back on the road.  thanks again to everyone for the kind emails and comments.

also, a word of thanks to all the good folks at college radio and listeners across our great country, who have thrown us polytones to #47 on the current national top 50 chart!!   i'm sure you are all wonderful peopl and we would like to have you all over for dinner sometime.

new tour plans!!  we'll be playing toronto and around the triangle in march, then thunder bay, sudbury, north bay, toronto, ottawa in april...and hope to see y'all at festival season too.  dates are on the way....

love

ben of the polytones

Currently listening:
Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs
By Andrew Bird
Release date: 08 February, 2005
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006 

Current mood:  bitchy

hi folks,

our drummer, Brenda, has had to undergo emergency surgery. Though thankfully not life-threatening, the surgery means we're out of commission for the coming weeks. As a result, we cancelled our southern and eastern Ontario shows from January 19 - 22, 2006, and our Irene's show in Ottawa on Jan. 28.

Here are all the affected dates:
Oshawa (Thursday, January 19 at Catch 22 Café and Lounge)
Hamilton (Friday, January 20 at Pepper Jack Café)
Toronto (Saturday, January 21 at Smiling Buddha Bar)
Kingston (Sunday, January 22 at the Grad Club)

Ottawa (Saturday, Jan 28 at Irene's Pub) 

We look forward to re-booking the tour -- and more local shows, too -- as soon as possible, and want to thank fans & all the good folks, clubs, fellow bands, and media for all their support and good wishes.

we'll be back at it soon!

ben

polytones

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