A recent post by Blair on Toolband refers to an event called April Tool’s Day to be held at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. This even hosted by Alex Grey will feature a talk about Tool, as well as screenings of Vicarious and Parabola. It’ll also feature a set from a local Tool cover band Schism. Sounds like an interesting evening!
I’m back from 5 days caving down at Mt Gambier, and while nothing too exciting in the Tool world has happened, there is some exciting news for New South Welshmen in regards to The Melvins and Alex Grey.
Firstly The Melvins will now be playing a Sidewave with Primus in Sydney on the 28th of February at the Enmore Theatre. According to the blurb the gig will be all ages and goes on sale on the 14th of January via Ticketek.
Alex Grey fans will also be happy to hear that he will now be including more than one town in his Australian tour, with a show at the Factory Theatre in Sydney:
AGM Tours and Hurley present Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Live in Sydney
Alex Grey & Allyson Grey Live at The Factory Theatre, Sydney
Sunday 30 January, 2011
6:00pm – 12:00am (For Full Program ticket holders)
9:00pm – 12:00am (For Evening Session only ticket holders)
The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Road
Marrickville NSWDue to the overwhelming response to Alex Grey & Allyson Grey’s upcoming Australian Tour, AGM Tours has co-partnered with Hurley to present a very special one time event at The Factor Theatre in Sydney.
On Sunday January 30, 2011, international visionary artists Alex Grey & Allyson Grey will present a full day of live painting, presentations, and artist signings at The Factor Theatre from 6:00pm – midnight.
Full Program Tickets – $60
Full Program tickets are priced at $60.00. Entry is from 6:00pm to 12.00am, which will include the Talk, Live Painting, and Artist Signings.
Evening Session Tickets – $35
We are also making available entry for the Evening Session only at $35.00, which will be for viewing the Live Painting Performance by Alex and Allyson Grey. Entry for the Evening Session is from 9:00pm to 12.00am.
Music 9pm to 12am by One world music http://www.oneworldmusic.com.auCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Check out this very special video message from Alex & Allyson Grey about their upcoming Australian Tour …
Alex & Allyson Grey Australian Tour Video 2011
http://vimeo.com/17909041For more info and full event details, please visit:
Should be a great event for those of you that dig that kind of thing. That’s all for now. Tool gigs are approaching!
Details have been released for the Alex & Allyson Grey show in Melbourne next year. Tickets are $70 per person for the event:
For the first time in history, visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey will step foot upon Australian soil to present their radiant portfolio of visionary paintings, drawings, and multimedia to art, science and music lovers across the nation. The main event in Melbourne will take place at the iconic Astor Theatre in St. Kilda on Saturday January 29, featuring an artistic showcase and interactive discussion with both Alex and Allyson followed by a live painting performance. Displaying their finely detailed images of subconscious symbolism, this full day with the Greys will allow each participant to truly delve into the artistic realm of Alex and Allyson Grey and their transformative works of art.
This spectacular event is bound to inspire, encourage, and transform.
$70 to Spiral Out doesn’t sound too bad and you never know who you might bump into…
According to the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors site Alex and Allyson Grey will also be touring Australia at the same time Tool do:
For the first time in history, visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey will step foot upon Australian soil to present their radiant portfolio of visionary paintings, drawings, and multimedia to art, science and music lovers across the nation.The main event in Melbourne will take place at the iconic Astor Theatre in St. Kilda on Saturday January 29, featuring an artistic showcase and interactive discussion with both Alex and Allyson followed by a live painting performance. Displaying their finely detailed images of subconscious symbolism, this full day with the Greys will allow each participant to truly delve into the artistic realm of Alex and Allyson Grey and their transformative works of art.
This spectacular event is bound to inspire, encourage, and transform. To be first in the know of all the exciting details for the Alex and Allyson Grey Australian Tour, sign up to our newsletter at www.agmtours.com
THE ASTOR THEATRE, ST. KILDA
Melbourne’s historic Astor Theatre, built in the 1930s, has a unique element of elegance and art-deco charm within its walls, providing a perfectly warm atmosphere for Alex and Allyson Grey to showcase their work through a variety of mediums.
The Astor Theatre is a cinema in the grand, old manner. The theatre’s proud boast is Fine Films and Atmosphere and the varied programme and “old-world” charm reflect this. When you walk intoThe Astor you are transported back to the days when going to the cinema was an EVENTFor more information visit www.agmtours.com – www.rainbowserpent.net – www.astor-theatre.com
Makes the idea of coming to Melbourne a little more attractive, though I’m still waiting for a sideshow before I make that decision.
Thanks to Terry for the tip!
A range of Tool related merch has appeared on Ebay today – collectors should check out the following items:
Happy shopping! And if you ever want to buy anything of Amazon or a range of other joints, check out my buddies website CamelCamelCamel.
I’ve been quite busy the last few days, so have a few bits and pieces to post, none of which are amazingly exciting though. At least it will clear my Inbox! I may also get around to posting my Soundwave review which is sitting in my Drafts folder!
The most important one is that Alex Grey and his wife were involved in a serious car accident last week. They both have a few injuries, but nothing life threatening at this stage. Most details on this accident can be found as the COSM blog.
Tubbs sent me an email the other day with a link to a Lateralus Signed Vinyl action on Ebay. Looks authentic and in good condition, so worth checking out for those interested in acquiring one of these increasingly hard to obtain collectables.
Oldesch came across a few Tool based Persona’s for the Firefox browser the other day. Persona’s are basically their new name for themes. Check them out:
If anyone else has any other Tool, APC, Puscifer, etc. themes for any medium that Fourtheye readers would enjoy, then feel free to send them to me.
According to a recent email from the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, the new Tool backdrop, entitled “Original Face” can be purchased from their online store for US$300:
Our favorite band, Tool, is on a fourteen city tour and their backdrop for these shows is an unusual work of art by Alex Grey, entitled “Original Face.” Grey’s painting shows fountains of neon spirit illuminating the void, and life as a ripple in the stream of Eternal Light.
Now this artwork can be yours by purchasing a limited edition canvas print, size 12 x 42 inches, stretched and ready for hanging. Hand signed and numbered in an edition of 250, yours for $300.
I haven’t posted a picture of it to avoid spoiling it for those that are yet to see Tool live, but it can be viewed here (and on Toolband).
Got an email today talking of “rumours flying around” about a Toronto Tool gig at the Molson Ampitheatre on the 7th of August. Seems to fit into their current schedule, but I’ve heard nothing concrete at this stage. Have added this to the rumours section on the Tour Page.
Also, Blair posted an article on Toolband talking about a Volto! gig on the 5th of June. Included with the article is this cool pic of Danny with a snare drum featuring some Alex Grey artwork.
Photo by Paul Goldman
Now this is a tattoo!
For those of you who missed the Signed Salival Sale the other day, and still have US$200 burning a hole in your wallet, a Collectors Set available at the CoSM website is for you. Featuring copies of the Vicarious and Parabola DVD signed by Adam, as well as the Revolver Tool issue signed by both Adam and Alex.
Presumably limited so don’t miss out!
