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Steve: Sat June 21 '08 - Are You Coming, Or What - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Tonight's Songbook II show was amazing. So much fun to sing those songs. You should come tomorrow (Saturday). Really, you should. Want tickets Of course you do.
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=6/21/2008

Steve: Wed December 5 '07 - Knowledge Is the Real Enemy - (Found June 24, 2008 )

So, George Bush, who intentionally mispronounces the word nuclear as nucular (I mean, you think no one would correct him), suggests that the fact that Iran abandoned their nuclear program back in 2003 is cause for even MORE alarm. Why Well, first of all, I suspect its because there isnt enough alarm out there already. Secondly, in Bushs opinion, the fact that they shut down their program four years ago means that they can START IT UP AGAIN, and somehow thats supposed to be even scarier Hows.
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=12/5/2007

Steve: Sat December 8 '07 - No Opportunity Taken - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Two chances Canada has had to lead, rather than follow. The cbc news piece is a good wake-up call to holier-than-thou Canadians, and the YouTube clip is a really good explanation of what's so scary about Canada's new copyright bill, rumored to be introduced on Tuesday. Climate Change and Copyright
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=12/8/2007

Steve: Sun December 9 '07 - Cabin Party! - (Found June 24, 2008 )

So I made the mistake of checking some of the message boards the other day, and I saw that a lot of people are a little nervous about the cruise: Will there be too many bands Is Sixthman removing the BNL content from this cruise and trying to make it a clone of The Rock Boat Will they still have that delicious chocolate cake Rest assured, folks, this cruise should prove to be at least as good as S&D I (remember, that's why we skipped S&D II). We've invited more of our friends, and...
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=12/9/2007

Steve: Thu January 17 '08 - Nothing But The Dead And Dying - (Found June 24, 2008 )

The year is new, but so many things stay the same. New Years Eve in Tempe, Arizona was a good time, complete with my new suit trousers tearing right down the seam nearly at the beginning of the show, and all of my clothes were back at the hotel. At least I was wearing bright red underwear, so as the hole began to gape further, the folks at the back of the crowd could get a decent view as well. Upon hearing the tale, my six year-old son told me that if he had a new pair of pants, hed try out all.
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=1/17/2008

Steve: Tue April 29 '08 - Back By Request - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Ok, so the TTC strike came and went quickly, and I awoke this morning to the sound of callers whining and complaining, which always starts my day off with a special edge. I mean, Ed and Tyler listen to AM 640 and actually seem to get a kick out of listening to their barrage of pro-copper, union-busting know-nothings, but it makes me crazy. Like, actually want to THROW things crazy. But this was the CBC, and still I had to listen to a bunch of people complaining because they had to drive their.
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=4/29/2008

Steve: Mon May 5 '08 - It's Snacktime - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Well, here we go: its the Snacktime blitz this week, as our first-ever kids record hits the shelves this Tuesday. Were doing a bunch of press and some in-store performances and signings. Come on out and say hello and bring the kids. Well keep the swearing to a minimum. TUESDAY, MAY 6TH NEW YORK, NY 3:30 PM Barnes and Noble 97 Warren Street (at Greenwich St.) (Tribeca) THURSDAY, MAY 8TH FRAMINGHAM, MA 3:30 PM Barnes and Noble 1 Worcester Rd. (in Shoppers World Shopping...
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=5/5/2008

Steve: Wed May 14 '08 - The Songbook II - (Found June 24, 2008 )

On June 20 and 21 at the Enwave Theatre at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, I will be performing with The Art of Time Ensemble in a program called The Songbook II, in which I will be singing some of my favourite songs by artists including The Mountain Goats, Jacques Brel, The Divine Comedy, Philip Glass and the Weakerthans. Each song is arranged by a different arranger, and it should be a really amazing event. I was flattered to be asked and am really excited about this gig. If you'd like to..
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=5/14/2008

Steve: Tue June 3 '08 - A Secret, for Adults Only (Not Work Safe) - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Hey everyone, "The Ninjas" It's about farts.
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=6/3/2008

Steve: Tue December 4 '07 - Lousy News - (Found June 24, 2008 )

So, those of you who keep track of these kinds of things know that Ive been pretty involved in trying to convince Canadas Conservative government to think twice about adopting US-style copyright legislation, as the business of content creation has driven itself to the brink of bankruptcy by bullying and pushing our fans and consumers farther and farther away from us. Well, the bad news is that word on the Hill suggests that Canada is about to introduce new legislation which is even more...
http://www.bnlblog.com/entry.asp?dDate=12/4/2007