F*ck The Radio

Hello there.

I have been slacking hard with my end of this blog (the music side) so I will start this off with a really rad band. In short they are called Dean Lickyer and play good old fashion rock and roll, so if you don't want to read more go check their myspace and facebook.  

For those you who are still here I will talk more about Dean Lickyer. Recently I got to chat with some of the guys from the band, and I must say they are quite nice. The band is comprised of four young males, Josh (vocals), Sean (guitar), Justin (bass) and Zander (drums). They were on the Much Music show “DisBand” (if you don't know, “DisBand” a show which showcases young unsigned Canadian bands or groups. They get a music guru who helps them perfect one of their songs or write a new song which they will preform in front of a panel of judges. They judges can either tell the band to “disband” or they move on to compete for a record contract.) The judges liked what they saw in Dean Lickyer but did not win the competition. In 2009 they preformed at Canadian Music Week where they were awarded $10,000 by Gene Simmons for best performance at Canadian Music Week, they said they spent the money on a new touring van. They also got to open for KISS at Sarnia Bayfest (they said was it good experience although they are not the biggest KISS fans out there). In 2010 they opened for Flogging Molly on the Canadian part of their tour.  With it now being 2011 they are back at it in full force in the studio recording their second album (which they hope to consist of about 10 songs). In February they won a contest to open for Bon Jovi. Family seems to be a big influence for them Zander's father taught him drums and Sean's sister taught him guitar, also their band name comes from on of Sean's father's friends who help to inspire their musical taste. With their dedication and determination they are defiantly a band to watch. Also they put on a stellar live show.

Awards they have won so far include:

 Y108 - Winner, Breakout Band of the Year (2007)

Hamilton Music Awards - "Best Loud/Metal Recording" (2007)

Roger's Spring Music Festival - "Best of Fest" (2008)

Hamilton Music Awards - "Best Local Group" (2008)

Canadian Music Week - "Best Band" (2009)

View Magazine - "Best Local Band" and "The Band Most Likely to Make it Big" (2009)

Y108 - Winner, Y108 Rock and Roll Picnic (2009)