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San Juan del Sur

Still Stuck in Nica

By Jess Martorana from Regina, on Mon, 2012-04-23 04:24
Well, I am still here in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. I have now changed my flight home now 3 different times! Whoops! Its just that the thought of going home to winter when I have the gorgeous weather and beaches here was probably the main factor in my decision to stay.  I would have never expected to be here so long, but here I am 3 months later and still here, with another month to go. Just chillin with some friends at Hermosa BeachCoolest dog in town at Hermosa Beach... [Keep Reading]

The Power of Music

By Matty O'Connell from Regina, on Sun, 2012-04-15 14:29
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Recently, I've noticed and been exposed to some very strong opinions in music. In most cases these opinions have been uneducated and egotistical. I don't really need to get into much more but I wanted to share this video I came across two nights ago. This video proves and reiterates what music is really all about. It's about your own personal connection with it, no matter what somebody's "professional opinion" might be.Get ready to check your musical ego at the door... [Keep Reading]

#WHYQR

By Matty O'Connell from Regina, on Mon, 2012-04-02 08:47
WHYQR, regina, queen city, civic, pride
So, earlier this week a couple of friends and I posted a video we made last week. The point of the video was draw attention to a Twitter hastag we created titled #WHYQR. Our wonderful City of Regina is growing faster than ever and really making a name for ourselves. We wanted to engage the city in a conversation using the hastag and really muster up some civic pride about living in the Queen City.So after about an hour of pushing out the video on Twitter, I turned to my friend Graeme and said... [Keep Reading]

One Of A Kind Lamborghini

By Super Admin from , on Tue, 2012-03-13 09:31
Lamborghini, Aventador J, design, technology, Ingenuity, sale, Million, One Of A Kind, Art
Lamborghini is widely known as a world leader in innovation and design technology; now they have once again flexed their muscle in a way that leaves not only car enthusiasts, but fans of design in general, collectively in awe. With the release of their newest creation the Aventador J they have pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the automotive world and beyond.The Aventador J is truly a feat of craftsmanship, architecture and ingenuity and goes places that few if any pavement dwelling... [Keep Reading]

March Concerts Preview

By Dan Nicholls from Regina, on Mon, 2012-03-12 00:07
regina, live music, Shows, Dan Nicholls, John K Samson, Electric Six, Great Rooms
The live music scene in Regina is starting to heat up, here are three shows to check out this month. JOHN K SAMSON – March 28th at The ExchangeBest known as the frontman of acclaimed indie group The Weakerthans, John K Samson is coming to Regina on the 28th in support of his first solo release, Provincial. This is easily my most anticipated live music event of the month – Samson’s prairie imagery is unparalleled by any current songwriter and he’s crafted some of the... [Keep Reading]

Growing Up As A Musician

By Matty O'Connell from Regina, on Sun, 2012-03-11 22:55
prop, planes, Local, Band, Music, writing, Process
So, I've been in my share of bands. I've been playing in bands since I was about 12 years old. I went from playing shows for my close friends in the basement to touring internationally and opening up for some big name acts. For the last year I've been working with my best friends on my latest musical journey: Prop Planes.   Many people have asked me the question, "So, what is different about your new band, Prop Planes?" Well for one, I'm playing bass which I... [Keep Reading]

Nicaragua

San Juan del Sur

By Jess Martorana from Regina, on Tue, 2012-03-06 13:03
 I am currently here in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, the place where I’ve laid my head to sleep these past few weeks. The place where I ask, "What day is it today?" almost daily. The place where it is not uncommon to walk alongside chickens and roosters on the way to breakfast at a local café. Or to have to stop the car for crossing cows or horses on the way to the beach. Probably the only place I have ever been where it is fairly common for all of the power to go out all... [Keep Reading]

Danny MacAskill

Insight 2012

By Super Admin from , on Mon, 2012-03-05 15:24
Danny Macaskill, Trials, Cycle, bike, Stunt, red bull, British, Crazy, Talent, Skill, Safety
By now, any of you who follow the SPAREPARTS social media channels are well aware of how we feel about British trials cyclist Danny MacAskill.  The man is a magician on a bike and defies logic, reason and most times thoughts of personal safety in order to accomplish some of the craziest stunts ever performed on two wheels.And now he has come together along with a few of his sponsors to yet again showcase his skills and do some things that only a very select group of riders would ever... [Keep Reading]

Daft Punk vs, Adele

That is NOT a typo

By Super Admin from , on Tue, 2012-03-06 10:14
Adele, Grammy, Daft Punk, Carlos Serrano, DJ, mash up, Music, Tech, Mix, Something About Us, Fire To The Rain, Award
Carlos Serrano is widely known as one of the best mash-up DJ's in the world, save for maybe our very own DJ Ageless, who has been known to get a person or two off the floor.  And he comes back with his most recent project bringing together two of the biggest names in music with French DJs Daft Punk and Grammy Award winning powerhouse Adele.Now while this may seem like a mismatched shoe warehouse special, the finished product comes off looking fresher then a pair of VANS from SPAREPARTS... [Keep Reading]

Think n Drink Every Third Thursday

By Matty O'Connell from Regina, on Fri, 2012-02-24 11:26
think and drink, Collaboration, drinks, Work, creativity
As a graphic designer, I get most of my inspiration from the people I surround myself with.  But let’s face it, sometimes those same people can become, well...un-inspiring.  Wouldn’t it be great if you could meet new people, who wanted to be inspired by each other, collaborate and share ideas and maybe enjoy a few frothy pints while doing so?  My colleagues and I at Look Matters (www.lookmatters.com) were all longing for this type of collaborate involvement. ... [Keep Reading]

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