Rumours, Rumours, Rumours

["The Freq"]

Yes, it's been a while since I've had the chance to post. While I was gone I put this site on lock down but it seems viewing is up. Everyone loves gossip I guess.

First, the rumours of my death, even though I look and feel dead, have been greatly exaggerated and although some may have cheered for it, I'm still here. :-) There have also been a number of other rumours that we will make note of in this post and we will see if we can get to the bottom of them.

Obviously, I'm not dead so that rumour is just that.... a rumour.

There is a rumour that CD Plus is closing. This is true, in fact, it is closed already along with other stores across Canada. I loved this store and will miss it and the awesome staff.

Local Band, Bar and Event Rumours.

Well, lots of rumours that Gsis Murphy have thrown in the towel but still no confirmation except third hand info I got through connections with their drummer. Remember him? Mr Worm who I stuck up for who in turn snubbed the Freq. tsk tsk. Naughty boy. Rumours of the Cheezie Smurphy breakup are apparently do to sexual disfunctions within the band... or so I've heard. :-) Did anyone actually think they could live out their "Beat the Freq" campaign and survive without ridicual? Of course, it could be something we've not even thought about like maybe, just maybe, they realized that they do actually suck as musicians and that doing Journey covers is not impressing anyone but themselves. HA! My prediction is that these worms are in a basement trying to reinvent themselves once again and while doing so giggling like little school girls saying, "tee hee tee hee wait t'ill they see us now". Take it from the Freq, these slimes are sleazing a new image. Their old one died pretty damn good eh? haha. R.I.P. "Band of Chins".

Hmmm rumours of Thin Ice seem to be false as I got an invite for a show recently but again, no solid facts on that.

Garden of Bedlam are apparently done their CD. The Release of this awaited effort is not known yet but coming soon.

Yes, Miguel of Stereo Soul studios has closed up and moved to L.A. to seek fame and fortune. All the best to him. I am not sure if he finished
up his work load before going or not but he is gone.

Wishbone band news is interesting and some I won't post just because
it's personal stuff but no the band has not broken up, and yes, they have a new drummer who is T.J. Case. The band has had a few shows with the new lineup. The 2nd album has been dropped according to rumours but I did attain a copy. With Wishbone 2 seeing no release, the songs will be a HUGE collector piece for for fans. Well, maybe not. |O| None the less, if you want to hear some of the tracks I drummed to on both Wishbone albums 1 & 2, head over to my personal Wishbone Tribute site for a listen here >>>>. www.myspace.com/wishbonemuzic Yes, their main site stinks so visit mine. It's prettier. :-) The band is apparently working on Wishbone 3. Knowing Dennis, their lead vocalist, he's a writing machine and has more than enough for 2 more albums. Great talent and musician.

Flat Stanley... my band. Wow, have rumours been flying around about us. Yes, Jim is no longer with us and no we're not finished just because he left. He had not contributed much in his last 2 years so those rumours are false. Yes, we are having guest singers on our 20 song CD and 10 singers have already said "OK" to performing. As to the questions on whether I fired Jim or he quit, the truth is, we the band had a meeting to give him a chance to pull up his socks or leave as he was sadly wasting our time. He chose to leave for the second time. There won't be a third. We've had many offers for a replacement but at this time, we are focusing on our CD and getting it finished. 10 songs are finished and recorded except for vocals and the rest are about to be recorded. As for the rumours of me being a prick to work for, wellllllll, if you contribute and do you work, don't make excuses and don't have a drug or alcohol problem, you'll easily enjoy being in a band with the old Freq. Those who were in a band with me and that have ill feelings either, didn't pull their on weight, screwed me over and got sacked, couldn't cut the mustard as a musician OR were just a big sucky baby who didn't get their own way. As for the sucky babies.... where are you now? Just curious. :-) My band Flat Stanley is still on a mission and we still enjoy what we're doing and we're not going away any time soon.

As for the rumour of me getting signed, well not exactly however, it is true that A & R Select (arselect.ning.com/) has approached me via my Reverbnation Music site (www.reverbnation.com/glenthefreqthomas) about some of my music, more specifically a song I wrote and recorded called "Tree Root". Their interest in the song is for sound track use. Although I have been talking with their director Alan Bloch, I have not decided on what I want to do yet. My main focus is and always has been music for Indie films but if something positive happens I will let you know.

Rumour of the band Browbeat having yet another line up change? TRUE. Dutch from the band Browbeat seems to have put together his most exciting and promising lineup in a while and you can visit them on Reverbnation or on Facebook or at a local bar near you.

Yes, the rumour of both Iron Maiden and Rush coming to the Soo are still flying and still no solid word if this is true or not.

Yes, rumours are true. Local band Kallie Mattson have a new album coming soon.

Yes, local band Huckster have lost their rhythm section but the writing and vocal core of Krista Nolan, Sean Halliday and Chris Aslett remains in tact and you will see them doing 3 piece acoustic shows from time to time locally if you haven't already. No word if they seek a replacement drummer or bassist. Yes, this is the band I recorded drums for on their debut album "Designed For Real Life".
Visit my tribute site where you can listen to their music. www.myspace.com/hucksterband

Rumours about Mike Cliffe being an extremely gifted local musician are true and you can absorb some of his musical expressions on his Reverbnation site here>>>. www.reverbnation.com/mikecliffe
If you don't think so then you've been a Gsis Murphy fan far too long. |O|

Rumours that the band "Turner Up" have taken all the bookings in the Sault and have left the rest of us out to lunch are TRUE. |O| These boys love to play that's for sure. AFter changing singers, the ball is definitely rolling for them. Let's all pray they enjoy this local fame and not become the second coming of Gsis Murphy. "crossing my fingers". ;-)

There are a few other rumours coming so stay tuned.

the FREQ!

["The Freq"]

A few more rumours update.

It appears to be true that Crank Sound Distribution is doing a road gig with the Sunparlor Players. Where this tour is going, I'm not sure.

Yes, it's true, Ricky Martin is gay but so is his music. ;-)


Rumours of Cherry Crush's lead singer being "hot" are true. I've heard good things about this new group and look forward to hearing them soon.

["The Freq"]

Well, another bunch of rumours. Isn't this exciting? :-)

First off, the hardest working band in show biz "Turner Up" has yet another new vocalist. Brent Royer has left and has been replaced by
the very good looking Krista Marshal of Bangers and Mash fame. This reunites her with a fellow Bangers and Mash member, Jeff. Both of them were in the shortlived Johnny Lunchbox band. What happened there is a mystery but I've heard rumours from numerous people. I blame John the bass player. :-) Anyways, with Krista on vocals, the band will definitely have some music changes. First gig is this weekend at the Nicolet with her on vocals. Turner Up sure goes through a lot of vocalists. Total I think is rounding 4 or 5 possibly more. That's including what they were called prior to Turner Up. Still, they don't waste any time in the changeovers of said singers. They still get the bookings.

Where is Brent going? Rumour has it he is joining forces with Jeremey from the Wishbone lot. Yes, that another rumour. Wishbone are now a 3 piece..................again. I went through that with them before when Jeremey left. Band was actually tighter but then again, most 3 pieces are. Then, without letting me in on things, they took him back. Now, like I said, rumours say, he's gone again. Sad to say but Wishbone is getting more known for drama then their music which is sad because they write killer music.

Next rumour. Heard a funny one a few days ago that I was closing down all my blogs and forums. HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What?? And let people who have screwed me over get away without payback? Not a "FREQ-IN' CHANCE". I'll let ya know when I'm done. wink wink!!! Believe me. There are a few more fish to fry. ;-)

Rumour. Obsession's lead singer has an album coming out. Yup, not sure when but I have hard a few of the tracks. It reminds me of Canadian singer Allanna Myles. It should find an audience I'm sure.
She didn't record it with Obsession which puzzles me and actually went State side to do it. That I find odd but knowing Alex's limited guitar playing in the band, it's understandable. ;-)

Heard this one? Some Gsis Murphy members are reported to have started a wedding band. Ummmmmmm. I thought that's what they were originally??? no? |O| Whatever they start it will simpy be the same shit in a different pile. Make sense? If they'd learn the "craft" of music, then maybe we'd have some interest but let's just say the decades of waiting are over.

Caveman Morrison makes the rumour mill for the first time. It appears he has parted ways with Browbeat's "Dutch" on creative differences. This is true. With 2 creative forces in the same band, it was bound to happen. I'm sure both will continue on without any problems in their separate domains.

Not sure I mentioned this but yes, rumours of the Nicolet being under new ownership are true. Here's a little true fact. Wishbone owes me for getting them in there recently. The previous bar owner and I have known each other for years so she called me about booking them and even after all the bullshit this band put me through, I gave them the nod to be booked. Now how is that for "Freqisms" eh kids? This is a TRUE fact just because I believe in the music we wrote together in the Wishbone band.

That's it for now folks.. ;-)

["The Freq"]

Here's a doozie rumour that I heard from 3 people over the past few days. Remember Frank, the drummer that has a few personalities and attacked myself and another musician at the KISS contest? I prefer to call him "Mr. Spaz Cake". Anyways, the rumour is he got sacked from the Dustin Jones band for going into one of his mindless spins. What can I say but "I TOLD YOU SO!!!!". When are bands going to learn that there is something wrong with this guy? Ok, don't believe me and find out the hard way and let it..........cost you. ;-) I'm not sure he's still with the Money Shots band. Apparently Mr. Spaz Cake was sent home by the band. This is rumour but with 3 people saying roughly the same thing, I'm sure it's true. Maybe now, he'll take his meds and spare us all the grief of having to put up with this Jekyl and Hyde character.

Since we're on the topic of nutty drummers, rumours of Dr Phil have surfaced in that he may be doing work with Obsession's lead singer. That's all I know. Hopefully his head stopped spinning around as it was about to pop off like a "Rock'em Sock'em Robot". Springs too tight? haha With him, you bet.

["The Freq"]

NEWS SCOOP.

Rumour has it, and I say that lightly, that a new band is about to hit the scene soon. Now this is not backed up by any real facts but from what the gossip is, ex Flat Stanley singer Jim O'leary, ex-Wishbone drummer Brent Royer and ex-Gsis Murphy bassist are in a band. No rumour of any other members except rumours of ex-Wishbone guitarist Jeremey Salatuk, but that is a long shot. Again, all rumours. The jokey band name in gossip around town is "DUI" which I find particular humourous with the recent drunk driving charges brought to 2 of it's members in recent months. What? You think it's bad taste to joke about that? Let me put it this way, I have zero tolerance for drunk drivers and if their feelings get hurt, just think about the damage, injuries or deaths they may have caused driving drunk. If you want sympathy from the Freq on issues of this nature, you've come to the wrong place. HA! Sorry but the sarcastic humour stays. AS for this band and what to expect, well, there is some solid talent there. There's no denying it. I'm sure it will be a band worth hearing IF, they stay sober. ;-) I will be following up on this band when I hear more.

["The Freq"]

DECEMBER 8, 2010. Rumours that are floating around lately are as follows.

1. The Eastgate Bar was hit by a Scud Missle.. Ummmm not quite.
It was consumed by bulldozers and other construction equipment, ending it's long music history in a pile of rubble. That is sadly 3 of the Soo's lengendary bars to crumble back to earth. The Eastgate, The Royal and the Vic. R.I.P.

2. Did I mention something about a super group playing Docks for New Years? Turns out, it's a bust. So forget I mentioned it until something concrete surfaces.

3. The Freq has some new tunes coming your way. YES, very true. I've been working a ton in my basement dungeon of sound creating lots of annoying crap for ye all to mock and turn y'er noses up to. :-) Of course, listening to it once won't kill ya. |O| One of the songs is called "Mind Warp" and you will see the graphic I created for it on this forums main page. Yes, the photo is of me and my favourite G&L Tele guitar. The song is a prog rock tune with lots of goodies in it. It will be posted here when it's done.

4. HMV music SUCKS! Of course they do. CD Plus ruled and HMV can't even get in the one and only DVD I ever ordered from them, yet. I'm still waiting.

5.Gsis Murphy have gone to the "Bad Song Writing Rehab Center". Well, that's the rumour. I just don't make this shit up.. |O| Apparently at BSWRC they teach you how to write songs using actual topics, consisting of nouns and verbs and shit. That will be a breakthrough for the GS band should they ever get their band going again. Most of their songs contained mumbling and strange grunting noises. As for their album.....see the next rumour.

6. The Gsis Murphy album is in limbo. Thankfully...THERE IS A GOD!!!! As for why, I have no clue, no interest, and most of all, no stomach for cheeeeeeeeeeeeeezie music although "20th Century Loser" was a toe tapper, no? Was that the title of it? I forget. It was about me and was truly flattered the dweebs thought of me in their music and live performances. XXOO :-)

7. Rumours of me not finding a Midi to USB cable in this city are TRUE. I checked every music store, computer shop, beer store and pet shop for this "F#@kin' cable and no one has one. I even had someone check across the river. NOTHING! Here's the deal.... every computer now a days has at least one USB port and most computer joints and of course music stores, carry piano keyboards that have midi ports. See where I'm going with this??? Have one of these F#@king cables on a peg in your stores!!!.. ONE, that's all I ask. |O|

8. There's a new Prog Rock band in town called "Machines Dream". Yup, there is and I went to visit their recording haunt a week ago and will be doing a small write up on their studio and recording procedure. The story will be posted on my blog... The Barking Eye.

9. Today is the anniversary of John Lennon's death....TRUE
A musical genius was taken from us way too soon.

10. Rumour has it people are both enjoying the "Rumour" topic but there are those that are upset by it. First, the amount of hits on this thread is over 200. What does that tell me? Well, that tells me that no matter what I say or do, people have a little bit of interest. It doesn't matter whether you agree with me or not, or find humour or fact in what I say, or just amusement. The fact is, people read what I write and the viewing hits have increased drastically over the past few months proving that, Freq is finding people. That is cool and I'm glad you're reading. For those who are upset, have a beer or a shot of rye. Maybe the forum will look better once you're tanked. :-) If you're some of those FREQ haters that are always yapping in the background, you just don't "get it" and never will. ;-) And lastly for those "Cheesie Smurphy" band lovers, The Freq will never stop his campaign to rid the world of "sore losers" like this sucky band of chins who write "poopie" music to stroke their egos.

My forum will always be the voice of the underdog and whether you agree or disagree with the subject matter or my methods, I'm here for the long term, just because I enjoy writing. ;-) If I make you laugh, that's great because that's all I want out of most of what I say.

11. Last rumour for today::::>Some have been b*tching that I'm ripping off the Sault Music Scene. Well, you've got your facts scrambled in your heads a tad. Freq's Music Planet and my blog "The Barking Eye" are not copying the Sault Metal Scene. First, Freq's Music Planet has been around many years before the SAult Metal Scene, and my blog The Barking Eye, has nothing to do with Metal Music except the odd band that I interview for my "Attack of the Garage Band" series may crossover into subject matter on Rob's site. We only need one metal site and Rob at Sault Metal Scene has it covered. That is what he wants to cover and what I DON'T want to cover. He and I have an understanding of what we're both doing so for the knobs that think otherwise, take up a hobby like maybe "paying attention". ;-) Rob and I share info on certain posts so maybe that's what is confusing some of you folks. Like I said, pay attention because you're not grasping the facts. ;-) None of the sites are even close to being a copy of each other. ;-)

Peace out folks

The Freq

[floyds machine]

Freq you're a riot |O| People sure dig this stuff don't they? Anything you say about pussy Murphy will always keep me laughing.

The rumour of crazy man Frank are all over town so his multiple personalities have blessed others in quite the numbers. What a moron.

Too bad Wishbone is a mess. What a waste of a good band. Their music still rocks on. For a band that hated Freq drama they sure live in enough of their own. Without hesitation I can say the best they ever sounded was with you in the band Freq.

I have heard a few rumours of my own that I will share.

First one I heard was that you Freq have a new song coming out called Mind Warp. The new promo graphic on the main page confirms that. Amazing graphic by the way. I can hardly wait for the complete epic to be released on here.

I also heard you got your hair cut. Truth or rumour? |O|

["The Freq"]

Thanks Floyd!!!!! You have great taste HA!!

Yes, my new song "Mind Warp" is almost done. I have a few changes to do to it yet before I post it and yes, I cut my hair |O| It's still long. I'm not brave enough for a crew cut yet. haha

Rumours I've heard but not confirmed Dec 14, 2010

More Wishbone news. Rumours have it Wishbone are down yet another drummer. TJ Case may be out. That's a lot of drummers in 2 years. Being that I was one of them, I know why. ;-) Floyd, thanks for the complement by the way. Wishbone's myspace site officially went down and their Facebook page now lists only 2 members so who knows what's next for this band. It is a sad tale of a truly good local band. I've said this before that "priorities" are not part of their agenda.

The Dustin Jones band have been making the rumour mill lately and not for good reasons. It's sad when I hear the type of rumours about the behind the scenes actions of certain bands when music takes the back seat to stupidity. Again, these are rumours, but not knowing this band at all but hearing so much about them, I sense problems ahead. The rumours are coming from local musicians and fans of the band and that should send up red flags right there. Some just can't learn from our music history that the rock and roll life style will make ruins of you and the people around you. Think I'm wrong? Let's wait and see shall we?.
;-) In the meantime, try and think of the music but most of all, think of the people around you you're hurting. If you don't care, then you deserve to be morons. :-)

Sorry, no Smurphy rumours today. I think they're hybernating for the winter.

Rumour of a local country/ rock drummer is being inducted into the Great Northern Opry "Sault's Country Music Hall of Fame" are true. Congrats to "Ric Datson" of the band That's Chester and numourous side projects on the award for years of dedication to the craft of drumming and music in general.