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Songs don’t make a revolution, that’s not their job. They exist to be the oxygen we breathe or the nutrients we need to keep the blood pumping so we can get shit done. Your heart is a muscle and it’s as big as your fist.
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Essay: Shakespearean Music Indeed
Spill Magazine Gives AgitPop 4/5
The energy is contagious, making this brilliant album a striking, singable, and most of all optimistic offering about affecting change for the better.
Previously, the band had been skeptical of collaborating with large record companies, such as Warner Music Canada. However, it’s demonstrated in Agitpop to have been a very successful move for Lowest Of The Low. Agitpop ranks right up there with Shakespeare My Butt… which says much of the effort and passion put into this album by all involved. Hawkins spoke to that in our recent interview.
Previously, the band had been skeptical of collaborating with large record companies, such as Warner Music Canada. However, it’s demonstrated in Agitpop to have been a very successful move for Lowest Of The Low. Agitpop ranks right up there with Shakespeare My Butt… which says much of the effort and passion put into this album by all involved. Hawkins spoke to that in our recent interview.
Toronto.com: Toronto band Lowest of the Low alive and kicking after three decades
Hawkins and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Nichols sat down recently to discuss the continuing relevance of the Low, as they're affectionately known, before the band’s pair of exclusive performances at the Dakota Tavern for purchasers of the Low’s just-released vinyl box set Shakespeare My Box! — a cheeky nod to its debut album — which includes every song, save a cover or two, the band ever recorded.
Agit Pop Release Party Review
The new material is wholly their sound, still full of activism, boldness and the gritty love of those in need that their band name speaks to, with a well done accompanying video display that weaves historic civil rights march footage with the contemporary and the local, as seen as a backdrop on “The Barricade”.
Probably projecting, but @secretarypsaki seems to be channeling CJ Cregg, which is, of course, a good thing. Truth is preferable to propaganda, etc.
And a good morning to you, City of Buffalo. How's everyone feeling today?
Powerlines.
Tuesday evening at 8PM EST on the Ron Hawkins Facebook Page.
"See" you there!
Hmm. Might wait for the Road Apple Cider. 🍎
RIP Tommy Lasorda.
From our gang to your gang. Happy new year!
Stay safe. Stay home as much as you can. We look forward to seeing you on the other side of this. ❤
So long, Mary Ann.
RIP Dawn Wells.
Stupid 2020.
FRIENDS!
Join Ron this Tuesday Dec 29th on his Facebook Page for a Tommy Douglas Tuesdays special feature: TOMMY UNDERCOVER.
16 of America's most wanted cover songs.
It's going to be criminally fun!
Friends, we hope that you have a merry Christmas or holiday and that above all you stay safe so that we can all be in the same place sometime soon.
Cheers.
To all a good night!
Wow. December delivered some milestones.
Take five minutes to catch up with our friends @alteredbymom ( @geenaweena and @devonlougheed, pictured here performing with us at @leespalace last year.) They have released 52 songs this year. FIFTY-TWO. It is a trove of riches. Check out their account for a link that will tell you all about it!
This time last year.
📸 @cnicholsonca
He's back! Tuesday at 8PM EST sees The Return of Tommy Douglas Tuesdays. All about love and listening this week. Prepare yourselves!
"See" you there!
This event takes place on the Ron Hawkins Facebook page.
This time last year.
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This time last year.
📸 @bciolfi
29 today.
(Christopher Marlowe died at 29)
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Count us among the members of Toronto's music community who stand for compassion and humanity first.
Find the link to @esn.to.4real's statement in our bio.
@johntory @cllrjoecressy @anabailaoTO @mikelaytonto
#NoEncampmentEvictions
#TOpoli
We'd like to thank everyone who bought tickets for our livestream this past weekend, and everyone at @collectiveconcerts who invited us out and helped us put on a show at @leespalace. You are all terrific and we couldn't do this without you!
📸 @jeff_ross_photography
Happy birthday to Ron Hawkins, who never stops never stopping and we're all better off for it!
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