Friday, January 29, 2010

black thought running things



one of the best mc's around. he's been killing shit since i was in grade school. no joke. he's also recently confirmed that he'll be releasing an album with dangermouse this year called "Dangerous Thoughts"......shit is going to be insane

dusty
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

FEB BC DATES

bad news is we wern't able to head down to the states for our last tour. shit sucked. good news is, we are canadian citizens and can play at home all we want!

here are some dates around BC in Feb.

Thu Feb 18 Golden, BC Rockwater Grill
Fri Feb 19 Lake Louise, AB Explorers Lounge
Sat Feb 20 Fernie, BC The Central
Sun Feb 21 Invermere, BC Bud’s Bar

Tue Feb 23 Vancouver, BC Kyprios opening for Wale @ Fortune Sound Club

Fri Feb 26 Parksville, BC Rod & Gun Pub
Sat Feb 27 Duncan, BC Phoenix Pub

don't forget to hit us up on twitter.com/sweatshopunion1 and over at facebook.com/sweatshopunion

dusty
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Saturday, January 23, 2010

WESTERN USA TOUR JAN 22-31 CANCELLED....



unfortunately, we were turned away at the border yesterday trying to get into the states. we were trying to cross to start our tour which we've now been forced to cancel. our work permits (which we've had for 5 years) have been caught up in red tape since Oct and are pending approval. even though they have been familiar with us as a touring group over the last few years they weren't willing to budge on letting us cross over this time whatsoever. lame.

we were held in customs for about five hours pleading our case and trying to explain our side of things. fingerprinted, photographed and grilled. we even broke out contracts from the shows to prove we were legitimate....no dice. the decision had been handed down from the supervisors and they weren't willing to change their minds. it was a long, long, disappointing day for us.

i just wanted to apologize and explain the situation to everyone who planned on coming out to the shows as well as the venues and promoters who booked us. we will be back, this is just an unfortunate set back.

dusty
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

WESTERN STATES DATES JAN22-31 ID, MT, UT, CO & CA



we're about to make the trip acroos the border and down to the states again. we've been busy in the studio working on a few different albums set to release this year.

we'll coming back to some of our favorite stops as well as some new places. we'll even be playing a DOUBLE HEADER in SALT LAKE (all ages as well as 21+) here are the tour dates....

Fri Jan 22 Moscow, ID John’s Alley
Sat Jan 23 Big Sky, MT Half Moon Saloon
Sun Jan 24 Pocatello, ID Benton Street Bar & Grill
Tue Jan 26 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre
Wed Jan 27 Crested Butte, CO Lobar
Thu Jan 28 Ogden, UT Brewski’s
Fri Jan 29 Salt Lake City, UT TWO SHOWS!!!!!
Urban Lounge (21+ show) & Kilby Court (early aa show)
Sat Jan 30 South Lake Tahoe, CA Whiskey Dick's
Sun Jan 31 Truckee, CA Past Times Club

see you at the shows

dusty
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Sunday, January 17, 2010

whistler / victoria / nanaimo


this whole weekend was awesome. all the shows were ridiculous. just wanted to drop a quick thank you to everyone who came out to support and have a good time. we appreciate it. can't wait till the next time we come through.

check out the pictures over at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140201&id=522134142&l=2bd26e7232

next up we'll be heading down to the states from Jan 22 to 31 going through ID, MT, UT, CO & CA. check for dates in your town....

dusty
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Saturday, January 16, 2010

sex party in my room


checked into my room last night in victoria and found a condom hanging off the ceiling fan. my next room had blood in the shower and bathroom tiles.....i didn't eat dinner....didn't want to. Victoria was off the rocker though! shit was hype. exhausto. sweated my balls off. packed to the tits. hope nanaimo is the same to me.

USA tour starts Jan 22 to the 31. for dates check..... http://thesweatshoponion.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-show-dates-canusa.html

later
dusty
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Saturday, January 9, 2010

TRAILER PARK BOYS THE MOVIE 2: FEAT SWEATSHOP UNION'S METTY DERTMERCHANT & ITCHY RON



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PEACE
METTY DERTMERCHANT


Friday, January 8, 2010

JANUARY SHOW DATES CAN/USA


hope everyone is having a great new year so far. we've had a nice little break and are about to get all types of busy. we'll be coming through some of our favorite spots with some real good acts. we're even doing a double header in salt lake (21+ and all ages). here are the tour dates for Jan.......

Wed Jan 13 Whistler, BC Moe Joe’s w/ Okay City

Fri Jan 15 Victoria, BC Sugar w/ Okay City

Sat Jan 16 Nanaimo, BC Spice Lounge w/ Okay City

Fri Jan 22 Moscow, ID John’s Alley

Sat Jan 23 Big Sky, MT Half Moon Saloon

Sun Jan 24 Pocatello, ID Benton Street Bar & Grill (note new venue due to double booking)

Mon Jan 25 Steamboat, CO Ghost Ranch Saloon – support slot TBC

Tue Jan 26 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre

Wed Jan 27 Crested Butte, CO Lobar

Thu Jan 28 Ogden, UT Brewski’s

Fri Jan 29 Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge (21+ show) & Kilby Court (early aa show)

Sat Jan 30 South Lake Tahoe, CA Whiskey Dick's

Sun Jan 31 Truckee, CA Past Times Club

hope to catch you in your town.....

dusty
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Thursday, January 7, 2010

FREE MIXTAPE FROM BLAME ONE FEAT PRODUCTION BY METTY DERTMERCHANT




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TRACK LISTING:
1 – Pressure (remix) (prod by GERMZ)
2 – Danger (prod by Supa Koopa 805)
3 – The Cypher [feat Sojourn & Jimmy Powers] (prod by Apple Beats)
4 – Glass House (prod By Exile)
5 – Past Your Thoughts [feat Johaz] (Prod by Apple Beats)
6 – Dream Sequence Revenge [feat Fashawn & Exile] (prod by Godlee Barnes / Blu)
7 – 4 Levels of Hell (prod by Kan Kick)
8 – Mr. Science (prod by 8 Attack)
9 – Problem With Authority (prod by Short Term The Crate Worm)
10 – Move Forward [feat Trek Life & Sene] (prod by Mr Ridley)
11 – Keep Tellin You (prod by DJ Babu)
12 – Dr. Jeck (prod by Dert Merchant)
13 – Saturday Night Special (original) (prod by Mr Brady)
14 – Revenge (prod by Adikt 1)