put your black tie on.

Oh, Balls.

2006-02-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hi kids, adults, young adults, old adults... everyone. There's not too much to report just now. Though I'm sure that we will soon have some big black tie news. Looks like we might have a show beginning of March with Theset, though that is not confirmed. We played our first show in Nanaimo last week at the Queens. That was a trip (pun intended, bitch). Anyways, I'm only posting this because nothing has been added to this blog in a long time and I thought something new was in order. If anyone ever reads this message in a bottle, floating the high seas of technology, just know that I love... you. Now I'm blushing. My whole body. Okay, I'm going.
*Christopher "I know, right?" Neal

Attention: Designer Guy(s)

2006-01-02T00:13:00.000-08:00

This is probably directed to Aidan, because I don't know if anyone else knows how to operate this shizzo. But I really think this blog needs some colour!!! Like the background etc. A little sprucing up would be fantastic. This boring black on white is okay for a newspaper or just to make a statement that we're boring. But I think that people need to at least think that we're interesting and colourful people. Anyways, just a thought. If someone can make that happen, or tell me how to, I would be the happiest girl this side of the computer screen.
Holla. And always remember that I love you.
*ChristopheRobiNeal

Up Top

2005-12-22T14:41:00.000-08:00

Black Tie would like to send out a massive seasons greetings to everyone.
Hope you have a safe, cheerful holiday.

<3

==================================================

http://blog.myspace.com/morningaftershow

"Black Tie Social - "Silver Screens"
Best single Victoria track of 2005. Believe it."

Check out the newest "Capital Rock City" Podcast at www.thezone.fm to hear
Black Tie as well as many other unbelievable local bands such as Theset, Armchair
Cynics, the New Pornographers and lots more.

and last but not least.......JULIA WAKAL IS BACK!!!!! WE LOVE YOU JULIA!

1 love.

polo (marco)

2005-12-08T21:56:00.000-08:00

it's been too long; i don't think i've posted on here for a few months.
here's my rebuttal; knock-out punch!

love, aidan.

L'amour, l'amour, l'amour

2005-11-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

Put Your Black Tie Show On

2005-11-15T23:05:00.000-08:00

Well kids, and I mean all kids (below, above, and including the age of 19), we have ourselves a couple of shows coming up. Yes, please come to them and bask in the glory that is pop music created by true Black Tie Socialists, made for the likes of you. No, don't worry yourselves because our good friend and pseudo Black Tie Social member Paul Affleck will be there (hopefully covered head to toe in bells... yeah, what's the symbolism of that?) to help us bring our "rock and roll" (which was originally a slang term for sexual intercourse) to a whole new level (of sexuality). Now don't let all these hints at growing up hinder your interest. If need be, we would all love to sit down with you and have "the talk", so that you feel more comfortable, more like one of the gang at these upcoming events. That said, without further ado, I present to you the dates and locations of our next 2 shows:

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005
Lucky Bar
With our old friends Morning Call

Friday, December 2nd, 2005
Parklands High School
With Victoria and Vancouver artists Kincaide, Vin Cat, Counting Heartbeats, Colourbook, Suburbia, and Finley.

(On a side note: I once met a girl from Parklands at a Vic High R&B band show in my last year with them. She was cute as a button and I now expect that all of the girls from said school to be so 'on the button' - pun intended - I hope my expecations are met with pen arms.)

So there you have it. Something written not only from the computer chair in the basement of my house, but also straight from my heart and soul.

Hugs and kisses (that's "xoxo")
*ChristopheRobiNeal

Pub Crawls and More Rice

2005-11-07T10:09:00.000-08:00

The Show on the night of Friday, November 4th was a night to remember. Steamers Pub was boiling with the local Biology class pub crawl. Black Tie and Maurice hit it old school with some definate old school BEATS! Heavy Heart was played and a single tear fell down my cheek. My hair is red.

Stay tuned. Black Tie will be at it before the end of this month!

Much love mOn!

All Ages! Hit It!

2005-10-18T20:57:00.000-07:00

Well, kids. It looks like we've got ourselves an all-ager. Saturday, September 29th at the Garry Oak Room with the Paper Cranes, and uhh... some other bands that I can't remember. The show is the day before my birthday, so bring gifts. Also, there's a Halloween theme going on. I don't know what that's all about, but if you come in costume it costs $6, otherwise it's $8. But if you're attractive we'll let you come to Denny's after the show with us. Worth it, I think.

On a sadder note, I lost my brown bandana. I better go get another one for the show. Unless we're going in costume. Hit it?

Anyways, friends. Be there, you won't regret it. And always remember that I love you.

*Christopher "oh shit yes" Neal

regions, areas, and zones.

2005-10-11T17:06:00.000-07:00

Step One:
Listen to The Zone (91.3fm) in between about 2 and 8pm.

Step Two:
Phone Jeremy Baker and request "silver screens" by black tie.

Step Three:
Tell Jeremy I think he is pretty.

amen.

back in the game.

2005-10-01T16:57:00.000-07:00

We are indeed back in the game, after what seems like a heckteck several months. Back to the old routine of regular old rock & roll. In keeping wih this new/old feel, we will be playing a show at Lucky Bar this friday. Please come and check us and two other fantastic bands out.

Lucky Bar
Friday, October 7th
with Theset and Mariana's Trench

much did.

2005-09-26T01:47:00.000-07:00

It happened. And you were there. You were called a witness to the truth.

Much did Victoria and did black tie social in a powerful way.

Thanks to Chum TV, Atomique Productions and everyone who came out to the show or who took the time to watch Much tonight.

ta ta - jason

vids for kids.

2005-09-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

We just filmed a music video.

here's a shovel.
can you dig it?

spetember 25th. 8pm. much music. channel 51 for you VIers.

love jason

disc-oteque

2005-09-11T18:35:00.000-07:00

brand new black tie EP is out now!

by email: blacktiesocial@shaw.ca
by snail mail: 1784 Carrick St / V8R 2M2 / Victoria BC Canada

we love money. you love music.

let's talk,
aidan + black tie.

(ps. did we mention that they are handmade?)

much to do.

2005-09-11T04:28:00.000-07:00

Much Does Victoria is over and we all had a great time.
Thank-you Paul AFFLECK (like ben, but paul) for hitting it once again.

Please check us out on Much Music on Septmber 25 @ 8pm!

you can see shots from the show here:
http://www.projekt1design.com/batts/muchdoesvictoria.html
& http://btspics.blogspot.com

Special thanks to Nick Blasko @ Atomique Productions, Much Music,
Don Knight, Peter Gardner, and Moka Only for ordering the mini-burgers
when no one else would.

Love, Jason

(edited by the management)

muchmusic ado about nothing

2005-08-27T22:43:00.000-07:00

well, the hush gave way to this:

black tie social is playing much does victoria.
it is a live television taping for much music (CHUM TV)
it is a concert for all to enjoy
it is making us at black tie HQ giddy and tired (at the same time)
from practicing and getting press kits together.
these are all cold, hard facts.

we are allowed to tell you that it is officially on september 10th
and will be an evening show that will be over @ 10PM
we will be on somewhere in the middle (second or third)
and we would like to see everyone during and after the show!
we might have some goodies available at the show due to our need
of "skrilla" so "hook up ya platinum" and "lean back wit tha hustle"

ehem,
aidan.

The Low Down on the Down Low

2005-08-20T20:12:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I have made a post. I know we've missed each other. Well, the good news is that we have finished all the recording and mixing and blah blah blah and you can now hear the new version of "Silver Screens" on our beautiful website. The bad news is that we are now, as a band, officially dirt poor. So what does this mean for you? Well, I'm not sure exactly. We have to decide if we are going to sell homemade copies of the EP at shows, or if we are going to spend more money we don't necessarily have to get it packaged and actually release it. When we decide we will tell. Then you will know and all will be well.

More news in the land of Black Tie Social... we've been booked to play a show at Lucky Bar on Friday, September 2nd with TheSet and Kincaide and... a band from Vancouver? I think? Regardless, good times. Joining us on stage will be our good friend Paul Affleck, and hopefully our other good friend Matthew Davidson. We also have another show booked, but it's a secret... for some reason. And I won't tell you what it is in case ... well in case of something. Better than a case full of nothing I suppose.

new new news.

2005-07-30T01:27:00.000-07:00

The EP is almost done. It is tenitively titled, "+/-".

Right now we are taking a break from playing shows for a bit. We will be back with a vengance soon.

peace. - jason

news for chews

2005-07-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

{one}

Thursday, July 21st. Centenial Square. We play the songs that make the whole world sing.

{two}

The CD is going well. Drums/guitars are finished. All that's left is vocals and other extra stuff. Keep checking blacktiesocial.com for updates and clips from the forth-coming EP!

~|jason|~

oh lahl.

2005-07-13T00:03:00.000-07:00

jason: GET A JOB.

love you princess!
CORPSE PAINT!

xo beula.

Older than you

2005-07-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

Canada day!! WOO!!! We were almost going to play a show today until Jason decided he didn't want to. Now he's playing that same show with another band. Jerk. I was going to wear my Canadian Hockey Jersey and everything. What's everyone else doing? Paint your face. Invite me to a party. Then tomorrow night come see us at Steamers with Armchair Cynics. Looks like being a good time.
Speaking of Armchair, we're going to be doing some recording starting this week with Adam Sutherland of the afore mentioned band. Which songs do you want to hear recorded / re-recorded?
black tie socialists unite! then disband. then reunite. oh happy day!

order it!

2005-06-23T16:02:00.000-07:00

pre-order your black tie tee.
if you get 10 people to pre-order, then we go ahead and make a batch.
we even have some designs for you to choose from!

blacktiesocial.com

2005-06-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

black tie social is now online!
we are feeling good about it, so let us now what you think.
it's not totally completed yet, but will be totally operational in about a week.
check out the mailinglist too!

...and in other news: jason is afraid of spider man.

love.com

2005-06-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

|HIT IT|

black tie online Coming soon!

+}ALSO{+

Pre-order you BLACK TIE SOCIAL T-TO-THE-SHIRT now!!

limited quantities will be available and Jason needs money for cocaine so do it up my petite enfants!

running account: shows.

2005-05-31T18:53:00.000-07:00

check out black tie near you:

june 3 @ diegos
with Maurice

june 12 @ the central bar and grill
with Away R'io!

june 17 @ the white eagle hall
with Stone Creek

june 18 @ providence farm
with Where's Veronica?

june 25 @ the garry oak
with Suburbia and Kilamanca

july 21 @ centennial square

i luv showzorz.

2005-05-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

The show was rad. Straight up. I had a whole poo load of fun.
Thanks to everyone who came out and once again supported live music in Victoria.
You all made the show. Kisses go out to Pushing Up Daises, In Medias Res, and Maurice. Big Up.

Bye for now.

love of tha street.

2005-05-20T02:06:00.000-07:00

Y'all...

Do you want the inside scoop on black tie? Do you want mad discounts on "swag"? Do you want newsletters to keep you updated on the Social? Most importantly, do you want to spread the love BTS has for all mankind? Well then we would like you to join our street team. Yes, you too could be along side Peter Gardener as a black tie socialist!

To join, contact: mailout@blacktiesocial.tk OR come to a show and talk to us in person! Yea.

Love JasonLove

the show must go on!

2005-05-17T11:50:00.000-07:00

venue: little fernwood!
time: 6pm
who: in media res, maurice, black tie, pushing up daisies
how: $4 at ditch records / $7 at the door

crush: hubba hubbaaa.

2005-05-08T22:44:00.000-07:00

for those in love with local music.
we present: the best all ages show this year.
for a rediculously low price.
4 bands.
4 dollars.
at a brand new venue.
i know. i know.

dreamboat.

what you've been waiting for.

2005-05-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

our friend, laura scotten took some new promo photographs for the black tie, and we are thrilled with the results. lake cowichan never looked so sexy; i'm glad we agree.

shit. yeah.

love,
aidan.

bone marrow.

2005-04-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

to give you the minute details, black tie social must go back in time
to when we threw rocks at the girls we liked and when our treeforts had rotting floors.
and in this time, jason cook would hurl himself off of large obstacles like an aeroplane.
guess what: jason is in an airplane. heading to toronto. lucky!

so in the meantime, black tie is in a heavy writing process time to get together 1 to 5
brand new songs for you to dig and dance the night away to with that special (icky) girl.

OH. MYSPACE FRIENDS! check us out at: myspace! black tie!

She won't be loved. No.

2005-04-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

It is a bright sunny day. I just woke up. It's a Sunday. Sun seems to be our theme. While most of you are still sleeping, black tie is in full swing, but not making music in the audio sence. Musical photos are the falvour of the day. We are travelling far away to an undisclosed location to bring/bling you, the proles, our photogenic excursions. This leads to my next point. Should you want to see them you will need to visit a preatty little place called blacktiesocial.com. That is where I live. My home is in disarray right now so there will be nothing up for a while. Keep checking to enjoy music, photos, videos and of course, the main dish! Bread, cheese, a tall glass of burbon, and laughs! Ha ha.

{+]JasonLove[+}

Ghosts Can't Trick You...

2005-04-10T21:07:00.000-07:00

Well, what's done is done. And the past is in the past...
and some other cliches. A poem:

We played a show. And it was sweet.
We felt the flow. And dug in deep.
Played our songs. Plus an encore.
Cuz one girl cheered. Saying "I want more."
We thanked our guests. And left the stage.
It was the best. We made a sweet fuckin wage.

Let's play another one.
PUT YOUR BLACK TIE ON!
*Money

new show listed.

2005-03-29T12:03:00.000-08:00

black tie has another show in the works:

april 2
@ the central
with the lowest of the low.

it's going to be a fantastic night, so if you are of age please
come down and check it out.

Love is a lie.

2005-03-25T21:43:00.000-08:00

Mo newz...

'Tis the season for guest artists. As you know Matthew Davidsonwill will be joining us on April 1st at Lucky. What you don't know is that he will quite possibly be joining us at The UVic grad party and the as of yet unconfirmed April 2nd at The Central Bar and Grill (Opening for Lowest of the Low). In keeping with the festive atmosphere, the UVic grad party will also feature DJ Anti-Social (aka Joshua from Counting Heartbeats) on turn-tables, keyboards, knobs and dials, as well as RAWK. All of us boys and girl are looking forward to not only making music for you but also with these fine musicians.

Oh yes we do.

JasonLove

some wonderful photos by miss laura scotten

2005-03-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

some snaps!

More Love from BTS

2005-02-13T22:09:00.000-08:00

Kaitie Sly on Bass, Suzy-Q on Keys:

Aidan Knight on Guitar and Vox:

Chris Neal on Rock n' Roll:

Gary Oak Gig

2005-02-13T11:13:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Jason.

I Love You.

2005-02-10T16:24:00.000-08:00

Top of the day to you'z all. News from black tie land:

The past month or so has been a tumultuous time for black tie socialists. While desperately trying to get some work done on our album, (alleged album?) we have had to undergo some line up changes. Marlaina Rhymer (Sax/Keys/Vocals) is no longer with us. No, she is not dead. She is very much alive and kicking but she will no longer be accompanying us on our musical journeys. The thing is, Marlaina is not only an excellent muscian but a scholarly woman as well. While we are out blowing up our brains with rock and/or roll she is dedicated to her studies at a college called Camosun. We wish her the best and look forward to sharing this love called music with her again in the future.

In response to this, the daring, brave, beautiful, cunning, funky, dope, and cool Suzanne Wetzer has come to save our souls. She is going to rock our keyboard/vocal section on February the Twelveth at the Gary Oak Room. Many thanks to Suzanne. She blew us all in to small peices by learning eight songs in about an hour and a half. I soiled myself. Katie didn't see.

ALSO>>>>>>>

We would love for you to get all up in our grill at the Gary Oak Rizoom on Feb. 12. (This Saturday.) We hope to see you there.

New People, New Time, Same Love.

~JasonLove~

BUTTONS!

2005-02-05T18:27:00.000-08:00

yarr maties,

people want buttons. i dont have any. i need buttons (and any other merch we want to sell) to give to the people. the beautiful people. please give me buttons.

grand.

ROCK/ROLL

kaitie "bass" ...

I Love You.

2005-02-02T14:31:00.000-08:00

Aidan... You are indeed a whale. Why won't you update our website? Is it because you are too fat? Why don't you just roll over to my house and I would be happy to type for you.

blacktiesocial.tk
JasonLove over and out.

I Love You.

2005-01-30T23:17:00.000-08:00

Good day. More news from the blacktiesocial camp. We gots a show coming up... cause that's what we do... play shows. Not pretend to. You are a wuss. Go and march 6000 miles... NOW FATTY MCKNIGHT.

Low Down:
-feb12-
-garryoakroom-
-6dolla-
-dig/it-

czech livevictoria.com

Veni, Vidi, Vici...

2005-01-25T01:46:00.000-08:00

Well, I don't think we played our best at the Garry Oak show on Friday, but I still had a kickass mothafuckin time. The energy was flowing so much that I broke a string in the second song and had to use a different guitar. Possibly the best response we've ever gotten from a crowd, which leads me to thinking... have we been playing for the wrong people? Well, maybe. But nonetheless, I want to thank everyone who came and shared their love and energy with us. Even Jason. It's not often I say that, but there it is. I just got home from seeing "Coach Carter". It was supposed to be either free or half-price, but my unreliable friend (let's call her Jena Rianne Gogo... too subtle?) failed me once again. The point is that Samuel L. Jackson kicks ass... he's not yelling, that's the way he talks. Food for thought. Come to the next show. You won't regret it. And if you do, you will get nothing from us.
Sincerely loving you,
Christopher "Money" Neal

Showing you our hearts

2005-01-18T13:49:00.000-08:00

The room is dark. Suddenly a beam of light appears, showing a man and his guitar. He is about to Rock. And I salute him. The show on Friday will be something else, but on the 12th we want you all to bring your love. For this will be the night that we sell Jason Cook to the highest bidder. If you pay us enough money, you get to have him for all of February 14th. Any kind of torture is acceptable, unless it involves cutting off arms or legs. He doesn't need eyes though. Take them. Until then, come on the 21st. It will be fun for all ages.
Christopher "the auctioneer" Neal

what we up to.

2005-01-16T18:53:00.000-08:00

black tie, near you!

january 21 @ the garry oak
with drive thru records artist: morning call
and guests.

february 12 @ the garry oak
with immaculate machine & bella
plus! BA johnston!

and we might have a button or two ready for you.
yes! yes! yes!

swag and drag.

2005-01-11T15:09:00.000-08:00

the suit!

with pink!

a plus.

a minus.

vot by emailing:
EMAIL US HERE!
with the title of your choice in the header!
i.e.

to:mailout@blacktiesocial.tk
from: snugglebunny@cutesygore.com
subject: "with pink!"

you guys are teh rock.
ohmigosh chris is sooo cute.
i will destroy your bodily remains.

~~hugsANDkisses~~
beula.

hella.

2005-01-08T22:10:00.000-08:00

quick update:
black tie is writing and getting ready to record something for you to hear.
something like 4 or 5 songs. and some buttons are on the way.
get on the email list to vote for your favourite designs!

mush out with your lush out.

a merriment; with the season change.

2004-12-25T01:05:00.000-08:00

all the black tie gang wish you a safe holiday
and a productive, honest season with family and friends.
love light and excessive gifting.

shalom.

"he's no perry como"

2004-12-21T23:17:00.000-08:00

a couple black ties are mingling with the dark side; ripping it with counting heartbeats.
jason "band whore" cook and aidan knight, are filling in with the boys
on December 30th @ the central hall on pandora.

we are also playing the wonderful lucky bar on January 3rd!
with Maurice!
exclamation!

and the site needs to be updated.. i'll get right on that.

peas.
aidan.

friends!

2004-12-20T19:11:00.000-08:00

blog friends!
click click!

counting heartbeats!

email us with your URL; be our friend: band@blacktiesocial.tk

noise from a garage.

2004-12-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

black tie social's own aidan knight was featured on www.garageband.com on december 4th 2004.
and his song amen among. is still on the charts at #25!

check it: amen among.
slam out..

you cracker. i hate you jason.

2004-11-25T14:27:00.000-08:00

This is none other than the Hi Hat Hore bringing you love, soul grinding rythims, and lack of spelling skills.
This is our blogspot, this is my home, you and I live here. black tie social is working on pre-production of the freshest new beats and some classic favorites. Keep your ears prepared and ready for an intellectually stimulating EP from the band that brought you such old time favorites as "Silver Screens", "Pavement City", and "Rock Your Body".

Shalom--------------jason

three easy steps into marital status.

2004-11-23T16:30:00.000-08:00

so here we are in a cold month and a tired town. black tie social is hibernating, or so it seems;
we're in the processes, nose to the grindstone style: pre-production on making a new record for you.
stay tuned into this here page to check out rough mp3 cuts of our upcoming EP.
as well as video, the tour coming soon, tonnes of photos, and gear lists.

amen.
aidan.

mostly luck.

2004-11-11T13:02:00.000-08:00

well lucky bar - we didn't win. which is sort of disappointing.
but we sparked some interest, got ourselves out there a little more, and brought in some new fans.
which is nice.
NEXT UP :: big ol' tour with our lovers Counting Heartbeats.

bird up.

welcome.

2004-11-08T23:01:00.000-08:00

well here we are.
a place to post what you want about black tie social.
we will be posting all the hard to find stuff and day to day things from the band.
check back when we have tracks to show.