| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| coastline |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 04:31:23
Forgive me for posting this first, Carl, but I couldn't help myself ...
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/lifestyle/story.html?id=b91e0260-209d-4bb0-9da2-ce5559d7bcb6
Saskatoon fan moves into Black's inner circle
Cam Fuller, The StarPhoenix
Published: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
You think you're excited that legendary Pixies founder Frank Black is in town? Imagine how Dean Katsiris feels. The Saskatonian, an engineer by day, runs Black's official website www.frankblack.net.
"He's my version of the Beatles,'' Katsiris said Monday.
Katsiris went from being a fan to administering the website after submitting some articles and gradually doing more and more with the site, which had been based in Victoria, B.C.
The site unites fans from around the world. One from Virginia and another from France were planning to attend tonight's show in Saskatoon before having to back out at the last minute. Katsiris's New York-based podcasting co-host is in town, however.
Katsiris was turned on to Black by a friend in university after giving up on Top 40. "Back then I used to listen to mostly classical music. I kind of respected the guy so I thought I would give it a listen.'' As it happened, Katsiris was nonplussed at first. "It grew on me and I guess I fell in love with it. Next thing I know I'm maybe too much of a fan."
As a musician himself, Katsiris admires the originality and the complexity of the music. It's the kind of thing that, the more you listen, the more you hear. "They're rocky. They're complex. And, for me, I like the layers. Each time you listen you pick out something different."
Katsiris has met Black on occasion and says he's accessible and friendly. Black also submits posts to the website. He forgot his password once and started submitting under a new account.
"Nobody believed it was him, including me. We kind of made fools of ourselves," says Katsiris. "He had a lot of fun with it too, I think."
The website is running a backstageaccess contest for the show. Black is touring with his new album Fast Man Raider Man and a new band featuring Eric Drew Feldman (who played keyboards on the Pixies' Trompe Le Monde and who produced Black's self-titled solo debut and Teenager of the Year), and two "Nashville legends," Billy Block (drums) and Duane Jarvis (guitar).
"We're hoping to make this a landmark show on the tour,'' says Katsiris.
Need more Black? Katsiris recommends podcast episode nine at www.frankblack.net/podcast," target="_blank">http://www.frankblack.net/podcast, which was a fan-voted favourite.
© The StarPhoenix (Saskatoon) 2006
 I could not find my honeycomb. |
| 23 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| TRANSMARINE |
Posted - 12/11/2006 : 09:01:56
Whatever happened with this?
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His name is Dalton. He's got a degree in philosophy.
-bRIAN |
| kathryn |
Posted - 12/09/2006 : 14:32:28
quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m
Dean is my version of the Beatles.
Now.
maybe I'll kick it
You stole my line.
Seriously, big congrats all around.
I’m the only one who can say that this light is mine
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| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 12/09/2006 : 14:03:09
Dead in a bloodless coup.
Nah, he still helps out with the backend stuff but otherwise is too busy with his racing career to administer the site.
 "Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
| MMD |
Posted - 12/09/2006 : 13:56:16
Cool article. What ever happened to Dave Noisy?
“Not since Orson Welles had one man so many fingers in so many pies, and been the chef as well. And then looked like he went and ate them all. The guy was out of control.” |
| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 11:12:56
quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank
Yeah, you were the fan from France, Frog. I told him you'd entered and won the contest and would've come except for the extreme cost/distance.
Believe it or not, I really thought one of my compatriots - someone more courageous than me - had flown to S'toon. I'm such a moron sometimes.
Oh and btw, nice article. I really like it.
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BLACKOLERO le only Frank Black / Pixies site 100% in français |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 08:36:46
You should've signed up as John Boslie. Bosley?
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
| TomBoslie |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 07:45:33
Wow Deaner, making the papers. Impressive. What will do for Frank next? I would recommend jumping out of plane with a giant sign saying, "Frank Is Playing Here" then land yourself in the bowl at the University. That might draw a little attention. :)
John |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 07:30:10
It was all the more embarassing because when I was setting up on the bus with the band first Billy then Duane told me they had read "my article". And then later, after the show, Eric said this to me as well...
Oh well. I think it helped get people out/aware if nothing else...
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
| vilainde |
Posted - 11/08/2006 : 02:24:58
Strange that they didn't mention your Stupidest Person on Earth status...
Denis
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| speedy_m |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 13:46:15
I Saskatoon, shout outs in the local paper are the new blogging.
maybe I'll kick it
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| Broken Face |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:39:05
Swelling with Jersey pride here, son.
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:38:16
Also, may I officially chuckle at the laser-guided curling stones and/or samosa thief and/or that I am rightfully being made fun of for my Beatles comment in trying to explain the importance of FB to music of our (not my) generation.
Yeah, you were the fan from France, Frog. I told him you'd entered and won the contest and would've come except for the extreme cost/distance.
Also mentioned is SpeedyM who was that friend at university, and Brian, whom I refuse to admit is from New Jersey. :)
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
| Cult_Of_Frank |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:34:23
Yeah, I'm at best mildly embarassed - it was supposed to be about the show but I guess he went with the "local angle".
For the record, I never gave up on Top 40 because I never liked top 40.
A person wishes they could edit articles about themselves, but what can you do - at least the show got a mention in the paper, it was conspicuously absent in Regina. As were the fans, a pretty quiet show.
"Now you're officially my woman. Kudos. I can't say I don't envy you." |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:29:42
Dean made me promise not to post this...glad someone else could!
(Just kidding Deaner)
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| Carl |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 12:24:24
 Horray, good for you, Dean!!
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
Forgive me for posting this first, Carl, but I couldn't help
 Haha, I feel like a total article-hog! Nice find, coastline!
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| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 11:19:43
great article. what are you going to do now that your cover's been blown? |
| starmekitten |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 11:05:13
He's also a last-samosa-on-the-plate-theif.
That's some shameless self promotion. I like it.
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| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 10:46:34
Engineer = makes laser-guided curling stones.
FACT
 Numberwang? |
| cassandra is |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 10:45:46
I thought it was you Froggy!!
pas de bras pas de chocolat |
| Frog in the Sand |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 09:24:38
quote:
Originally posted by coastline
The site unites fans from around the world. One from Virginia and another from France were planning to attend tonight's show
I could not find my honeycomb.
A fan from France? Who???
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BLACKOLERO le only Frank Black / Pixies site 100% in français |
| Visiting Sasquatch |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 09:23:17
Can I have your autograph to sell on ebay? |
| speedy_m |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 05:39:04
Dean is my version of the Beatles.
Now.
maybe I'll kick it
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| fbc |
Posted - 11/07/2006 : 04:52:38
Ha! This is brilliant. Go Dean! Go FrankBlack.net! |
