Jennifer Parkin of Ayria ([info]kittenflug) wrote,
@ 2007-06-27 14:18:00
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Hi everyone,

I've been hermitting away from the internet. I've actually been enjoying standing in one place for the past few months and building a bit of stability here in Toronto. I'm still working on music so it's still all coming along. Unfortunately, I've had a pretty crappy year so far personally. My beloved Jack Russell Sparky "the indestructible" passed away at age 13 which is very sad of course but I've had some even worse family issues occur that I wont get into here. I was supposed to get on a plane to Calgary for my cousin's wedding a few weeks ago but unfortunately, a family emergency the night before the flight forced the cancellation of that trip. I've just been realizing how fragile all the people around me really are.

Anyway, some good stuff happening too. I thought it would be a nice quiet summer for me but I just got asked to be the supporting act for Combichrist for the first leg of their U.S. tour and, not wanting to give up the deluxe night liner combi-bus experience, I said yes. Here are the dates we'll be playing (unfortunately, there will be no Joe this time. I will have Mike on pink drums/pink keys with me. It was a bit short notice for us but it should be a really fun time):

All dates below: Combichrist/ Ayria / Modulate
Aug 2 - Jacksonville, Florida @ French Quarter
Aug 3 - Miami, Florida @ Studio A
Aug 4 - Tampa, Florida @ Network
Aug 6 - Houston, Texas @ Engine Room
Aug 7 - Dallas, Texas @ Lizard Lounge
Aug 8 - Austin, Texas @ Elysium
Aug 9 - El Paso, Texas @ Devil's Bar
Aug 10 - Phoenix Arizona @ Sadisco
Sep 4 - Toronto, Ont @ Funhaus

And then, there's Europe/UK in the fall. I don't have any confirmed information for that yet but I think I'll be getting details soon.



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[info]maxmin
2007-06-27 06:38 pm UTC (link)
Mike needs to be wearing all pink too.

Damn, sorry about the puppy, I lost both my cats last year so I know how that is. I hope this is the end of bad stuff for you for the rest of the year.

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 06:48 pm UTC (link)
There's something really wrong with Mike wearing pink. He's more of a black and white, pirate kind of guy? Now Joe on the other hand, we got him to wear pink arm bands in NYC. Yep. All I'm going to say about that ;)

I'm sad I won't get to see you guys. Our last date with Combichirst is 1 or 2 shows before S.F. :(

I know that Sparky had a good (and spoiled) life so I'm happy knowing that. But he's missed. I'm sorry to hear about your cats. I can't believe you lost both of them.



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(no subject) - [info]maxmin, 2007-06-27 06:52 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]kittenflug, 2007-06-27 08:07 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]maxmin, 2007-06-28 10:08 pm UTC

[info]djsolaries
2007-06-27 06:40 pm UTC (link)
Holy shit! That's quite a line-up you got going there. I wish that my hubby had vacation time sooner. I think there should be a DC road trip to see ya! Sorry that I missed that last show. I had responsibilities of class and I really am kicking myself for missing your show...

--Carolynn

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:08 pm UTC (link)
No problem. I'm sure we'll get to D.C. next time we tour. I'm thinking well have to do one to support the next CD in 2008. Seems far but experience has shown me that it comes all too soon.

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[info]psychicgypsy
2007-06-27 06:44 pm UTC (link)
I'm sorry about Sparky. :(

I hope you're doing okay with the other news.

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:10 pm UTC (link)
Boooo... no more Sparky asking me for some tasty Dorritos with his Louis Armstrong voice of his.

Anyways, I've made my peace with him being gone it's just weird to go home and expect the little guy to come running to the door and he's not there :(

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(no subject) - [info]psychicgypsy, 2007-06-27 08:11 pm UTC

[info]fragilemuse
2007-06-27 06:52 pm UTC (link)
i'm sorry to hear about your doggy :(

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:10 pm UTC (link)
Thank you! I know he's in doggy heaven eating all the cheese and dorritos his heart desires.

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[info]taufactor
2007-06-27 06:54 pm UTC (link)
FYI, Mike's pink Nord got stolen out of his truck last week, right before the show.

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 07:06 pm UTC (link)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who would steal a pink keyboard? Actually, what am I saying.. who WOULDN'T want to steal a pink keyboard? At least we still have the pink drums. Still, very sad.

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(no subject) - [info]taufactor, 2007-06-27 07:51 pm UTC
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(no subject) - [info]taufactor, 2007-06-27 09:45 pm UTC

[info]jestergod
2007-06-27 06:59 pm UTC (link)
DAMNIT!!! so close! was going to see combichrist at the DNA lounge in san fran. my second show seeing them. (first was when they were with kmfdm, but we had to catch the train home before kmfdm showed up, but oh well). would have rocked if you were with them at that show :( ah well, there will be other times :)

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[info]treecrabby
2007-06-27 07:06 pm UTC (link)
*hugs* I see no DC on this list, Miss J... you tell Combichrist to get their stompy selves to the East Coast so we can have sushi!

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:14 pm UTC (link)
Sushi!! Can I come NOW for just the sushi? Yeah, I THINK Combichrist could still be rolling through there with Imperative Reaction later in September? We were only doing the first leg of the tour with them but it's a full tour and then Imperative Reaction joins them in L.A. onward. I'd have to check their schedule.. but I'm too lazy.. and Ayria won't be on that date anyways ;)

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[info]lucky13
2007-06-27 07:18 pm UTC (link)
Aug 7 - Dallas, Texas @ Lizard Lounge
Oh, how perfect. :]
I'm sorry to hear about yr dog. I'm sure you gave Sparky one awesome life, though.

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:15 pm UTC (link)
Ok good! See you there! ;)

Yeah, Sparky had a better life than most people actually.

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[info]djtotentanz
2007-06-27 07:19 pm UTC (link)
awwwww, it's a shame you won't be on the tour for the Philly date, since I didnt get to see you the last time you came to town due to that frikkin' ice storm.

Oh well. Instead I'll be hoping that maybe some of those European/UK dates include Scotland sometime between September 10 and 25 because I'll be over there for a few weeks ;)

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:17 pm UTC (link)
Oh man and I LOVE PHILLY! That Ice storm was crazy to drive through. We almost cancelled the Ithica show the night after Philly due to the weather too. Not fun those North East winter storms of ours.

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[info]squarewave
2007-06-27 07:25 pm UTC (link)
I am sorry about the loss of your furry friend.

Hey, when you come down here in August, where's Network? August 4th is my birthday;)

I am hoping to see you then})

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:19 pm UTC (link)
YAY!! Birthday concerts! I'm glad you'll be coming out to celebrate.

I have no idea where Network is? Last time we were in Houston we played at Havok (Numbers).

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[info]_akathisia_
2007-06-27 07:58 pm UTC (link)
Congratulations on the tour with Combichrist! That's awesome! Fortunately, I booked the four days after the long weekend, so I'll be at the Toronto show!!!

Can't wait! :)

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-27 08:21 pm UTC (link)
Excellent! That Toronto show is going to be Amazing. I can feel it. Too bad it's on a Tuesday but oh well. I'm sure I'll see you out and about before then.. but I'm kind of a loser these days so maybe not ;)

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(no subject) - [info]_akathisia_, 2007-06-27 08:45 pm UTC

[info]malpingu
2007-06-27 08:25 pm UTC (link)
I'm sad to hear about your family troubles and the loss of your pet. :-(

However, you seem to be on track as a real trooper (or is that 'trouper'!) for your next tour. I can't wait for your finale show back in Toronto. Take care and have a blast!

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[info]beetlejess
2007-06-27 08:40 pm UTC (link)
Dammit, why do I have to live in Wisconsin?! We don't exactly have a big electronica/industrial/etc. scene...the only concerts we ever get here are country, country and more country. I *will* somehow get to Canada for a show of yours some day.

And I'm sorry to hear about your dog. :'( When my dog goes (she'll be 9 this July, a collie), I'm going to need therapy...not even joking.

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[info]kylecassidy
2007-06-27 08:49 pm UTC (link)
texas. in august.

hahahahahahahahahaha!

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[info]industrial_grrl
2007-06-27 08:54 pm UTC (link)
You steal my roommate, and you don't even have the decency to play a show here! Hurmph! I see how YOU are! ;)

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[info]tzeentch4740
2007-06-27 09:40 pm UTC (link)
Yea, no kidding.
an Ayria/Combichrist afterpart would be so cool.

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[info]poezen_prinses
2007-06-27 09:40 pm UTC (link)
*huggles*

I hope you come to Holland! ^^

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[info]nicosian
2007-06-27 09:44 pm UTC (link)
Congrats on more shows!

And aww, poor hound. When our late dog finally shuffled off her mortal coil, we got a new one a year later when we realized we still were ultra cautious about leaving leftovers or plates within snout-reach. Since we were already trained, we figured we may as well have a dog.

And she's currently zonked in the heat, and I may tie ice packs to the poor beastie.

Anyway. Your late dog has good company where dogs go in their next life.

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Aha!
[info]dr_a_nightfall
2007-06-28 01:07 am UTC (link)
I will have to be there if you do a UK show.

And I am very sorry to hear about your dog. But I'm sure he's happy where he is now; and may well be still lurking to keep you company. :)

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[info]twistedgraven
2007-06-28 01:09 am UTC (link)
wait.....

but what about aug 11th? here in LA??? awwwww.....

*feels ripped off*

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[info]kittenflug
2007-06-29 11:43 am UTC (link)
I know, I know :(

Bug your local promoter about that one! I might even just be at that show though. Not playing unfortunately. Hehehe.

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(no subject) - [info]twistedgraven, 2007-07-02 11:28 pm UTC

[info]misfit4878
2007-06-28 01:26 am UTC (link)
Yay! That pretty much sums it up. I moved Out of CT before your NY show and into Texas after your shows here.

Be good to finally get to see you live

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[info]nouvellechimie
2007-06-28 03:04 am UTC (link)
Is it just you, or Cruxshadows too?

both answers are excellent!

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[info]icon_of_chris
2007-06-28 04:12 am UTC (link)
*hugs* let's hope your year picks up in a major way and you don't have so many hectic issues....

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[info]vara_design
2007-06-28 07:51 am UTC (link)
oh no, i'm so sorry about your puppy :( i absolutely adore jack russells, and want very much to adopt one. they can be a bit tough to train, but they're such smart, wonderful little companions. it must be hard to say good bye. i was really broken up when my puppy died at 14. i empathize.
*hugs*

have fun on your tour!! if you come back and storm the west coast i'll come out to see you :)

it's been too long. i really appreciate you guys visiting me when i was still going through the sickness. you were the only ones who visited me in all those lonely months stuck in there. so, it meant a lot :)

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[info]psychokatuk
2007-06-28 08:08 am UTC (link)
Sorry to hear about your lil dog... I just lost my cat Psycho after 11 years, and it's heart-breaking.

But yay on the Combi tour. Modulate are fab, nice to see some home-grown British talent doing so well!

Looking forward to seeing you later this year!

Debs xxx

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[info]fourplay_mike
2007-06-28 12:39 pm UTC (link)
Sorry to hear about the dog. That sucks.

It's good to see you coming back to Europe again - just make sure you do as many shows in the UK as possible! Already looking forward to it. :)

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