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!
Just to keep us on our toes Blair has released the October Newsletter at the beginning of the month rather than the end. It’s really just a summary of upcoming events that people should consider attending including an a gallery with some of Adam’s art on display, a Crowleymas celebration where Danny & Blair will be signing books and such, a Volto! and Cpt. Kirk gigs and an event at COSM.
Most importantly for Aussie fans it touched on the Big Day Out tour:
For those of you hoping for some solo tour dates to be announced, all I can say at this point is to keep checking the website
The way I read that suggests that solo tour dates would be happening, and stay tuned for the inevitable announcement on a Tool fansite. I wouldn’t get to bothered about Blair’s comment on the second Big Day Out. I’m sure he’s not suggesting that Tool won’t be playing.
Update: I mean to add that the second Sydney Big Day Out goes on sale at midnight tonight. Ballots to score remaining tickets for the Melbourne and Gold Coast shows start later this week as well. If you’re planning on going to Auckland, Adelaide or Perth, don’t go expecting them to remain available for too much longer…
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).
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!
The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors is selling set of 30 bronze sculptures created by Adam Jones. The first of these will be sold for US$7000 and the price will go up as they sell.
For those of you with that kind of money to burn, take a look at the COSM site.
Thanks to Kon for the tip!
