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Stu

Free. Alone.

About Me

I grew up in Sarnia, ON, and have been living in Peterborough, ON, off and on since 2001, and now permanently since 2005. I've been in love with punk rock since I was 12 or so. Since then I've been in a bunch of bands you've probably never heard of (some of which will be mentioned below).
I'm interested in socio-political issues although I must admit I've been quite lazy in terms of protest and action for the past couple of years. I'm an aspiring vegan (vegetarian) and I think DIY is the best thing since sliced bread. "I'm an anarchist not a nihilist my heart breaks everyday..." (Tommy Strange, Strawman)
I'm involved in the following bands:
CRAZY BOMBER (Guitar/vocals - Peterborough, ON)
SARNIA (Vocals - Sarnia, ON)
I've been doing this zine since 1998:
FREE SOCIETY
Probably the most constant thing in my life. I also do a poor job operating a music/zine distribution. Come into that site, and I'll show you all my wares.
I'm also involved in a collectively run record label:
STRAIGHT OUTTA COBDEN RECORDS
I guess I'm supposed to mention that, "I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4 "

My Interests

I enjoy Amebix, the international DIY hardcore community, and short walks on the polluted banks of the St. Clair River. I also like tofu and tvp, and potatoes. Plotting to survive without a boss.

I'd like to meet:

People I already know who I'm not currently in touch with through the internet. Those with shared interests, especially in the Peterborough, ON, area.

Music:

Amebix, Axegrinder, Black Sabbath, Catharsis, The Clash, Consume, Disrupt, Dystopia, Embrace, Fifteen, Hellshock, Iron Maiden, I Spy, The Jam, Jawbreaker, Leatherface, Rites of Spring, State of Fear, Strawman, Tragedy, etc... and multitudes of others.

Movies:

Office Space, Swimming With Sharks

Television:

Arrested Development, Mr Show, not too much tv.

Books:

'The Dispossessed' by Ursala K. LeGuin
'1984', 'Homage to Catalonia', 'Down and Out in Paris and London', 'Road to Wigan Pier' by George Orwell
'Rebel In Paradise' by Richard Drinnon
'My Disillusionment in Russia' by Emma Goldman
'Days of War, Nights of Love' by Crimethinc folks.
'You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train' by Howard Zinn

My Blog

Great show tonight.

Crazy Bomber played tonight. It was fuckin badass. Had so much fun. People danced for us. Aside from serious fuck-ups on my behalf and sound man neglect, we played decently. Really good time. It was a...
Posted by Stu on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:54:00 PST

S-A-R-N-I and fucking A

Went to Sarnia this weekend to play and see my good buddy Daryl's band ABOUT TO SNAP do a release show for their new 7" 'Already Dead'. Leigh came along for the trip and that was pretty rad.On friday,...
Posted by Stu on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:46:00 PST

59 times the pain

Listening to songs over and over.Feeling like everything is worthless.Life a disappointment.Those I'd hoped for A disappointment as well.Don't want to live with myself Can't live with what goes onI'm ...
Posted by Stu on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:56:00 PST

Cycling Accident

Today started the same as any - hating my soul-sucking shitty job, however, it promised to look up from there, as I was offered Voluntary Time-Off. I was one of the many people who rushed from their s...
Posted by Stu on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 07:30:00 PST

An update.

I haven't written anything here in a while. A lot of shit has happened since April. I guess right now I'm not feeling like summarizing it. I moved into another new place at the start of August. It's p...
Posted by Stu on Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:02:00 PST

Purple/Black Leopard-Print Scrap Material Across North America

I had a nice trip to Sarnia this weekend. I had written something longer-winded, but my computer disappeared it. So this round will be a little less. It was kind of crappy that there was no show where...
Posted by Stu on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 11:45:00 PST

Call it a test of endurance... with our backs against the wall.

I've been feeling ups and downs lately. Highs and lows. Have you ever wished you could disappear? Fuck... I miss Joe. I need some positive people around. I don't want to think about the shit that's no...
Posted by Stu on Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:30:00 PST

In Need of a Housemate

I'm fucking going insane. Every day I leave or enter my house I have to contend with my goddamn landlords - ever since my housemate decided to move out before our lease is up at the end of april. She ...
Posted by Stu on Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:33:00 PST

A show, with no tickets left.

Work, life, love.A quick summary:Bitter, dissatisfied, confused, sad, and envious."I need a guillotine/to get you off my mind." - Sea Green Foam, JAWBREAKER: Etc 2LP
Posted by Stu on Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:35:00 PST

'way it goes'

Man - Cursed fucking killed my ass tonight.Exhausted me... neck and back will kill tomorrow from bangin head and falling backwards over monitors. Got to see some brothers of metal tonight. Stoked. Mis...
Posted by Stu on Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:35:00 PST