December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas !!

December 21, 2004

Happy Birthday to Steve!

Raine is once again in two categories (sexiest male and best haircut) of Chartattack's Year End Poll.  You can register to vote here. Thanks to Reza for the heads up on this.

December 19, 2004

Check out some pictures from the Neverending White Lights show on December 10.  Thanks to Matt for sending in the link.

Also hear a clip of Raine singing "Liar" from the Neverending White Lights sampler CD. Thanks to Chris from spiritualmachines.net for hosting it and sending it our way.

Did you miss the interview on CBC News with Raine?  If so, you can read the transcript here.  Thanks to OLP Phreak for passing this along.

Check out the latest issue of Modern Drummer with Matt Sorum on the cover, to read an article with Jeremy Taggart talking about the new album. Thanks to Greg for the heads up!

December 7, 2004

Tune into CBC News this Sunday December 12 at 9 am EST to see an interview with Raine Maida, Dr. Eric Hoskins of War Child Canada and George Stroumboulopoulos of MuchMusic.  Thanks to Chris, Dalila and OLP Phreak  for making sure we were aware of the ourladypeace.com mailing.

December 3, 2004 (Afternoon)

According to ourladypeace.net, the band is busy in the studio putting the finishing touches on their next CD. During their time in the studio, OLP  recorded a holiday greeting for everyone.  You can check out a small version of the greeting at ourladypeace.net or connect to the OLP Hub to download a larger version. You can also visit the Clumsy Monkey message board to connect with other fans that have larger versions of the greeting.  Thanks to Stace for sharing this with everyone.

Chris of Spiritualmachines.net is also hosting the greeting.  Check it out here. Please right click and save as to your computer instead of streaming it.  Thanks to Chris for posting the greeting.  

As you watch the greeting, you will see papers hanging up which list song titles. Ones we were able to make out were:

Not Afraid
Enemy
Talk is Cheap
Hit the Wall
______

ALBUM

Don't Stop
World on a String
End of the World
Weight of the Lord
________

Don't Ask Why
Love & Trust
Picture
Vampire
Holy Ghost
Walking in Cirlces
Apology
Save Yourself

Hopefully all if not most of these will be on the new CD. Thanks to Chris of SpiritualMachines.net and Jonathon for helping out with the song titles.

Pick up a copy of today's National Post to read an article written by Raine about his trip to Darfur, Sudan.  Thanks to KJ for the update.

December 3, 2004 (Morning)

Further information about Kelly Clarkson's CD reveals that Raine and Chantal also produced the two songs.  The song "Where Is You Heart?" was produced by Raine and Chantal, and the song "Walk Away"  was produced by Raine, Chantal and Kara DioGuardi (for Caroland Productions). In addition to this, Raine plays guitar and both Raine and Chantal did the string arrangement for these songs that were partially recorded in Raine and Chantal's studio.  Thanks to Chelsea and Jonathon for keeping us informed.

Also, Raine and Chantal have been enlisted as producers on Diana DeGarmo's first release due out sometime next year. She finished in second place, behind Fantasia, in the latest instalment of 'American Idol'.  Thanks to Jonathon for the update.

December 1, 2004

FYI:  The first American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson's new CD "Breakaway" features a track called "Walk Away" which was co-written by Raine and Chantal and another track called "Where is your Heart?" which was co-written by Chantal. Thanks to Mike and Kelly for the info. 

Check out a new site dedicated to OLP's work with War Child. If you have anything that you would like to submit, please email Chris at  warchild@spiritualmachines.net. Thanks to Chris for maintaining the site and telling us about it.

Check out these pictures from Jeremy's Drum Clinic at Soul Drums back on October 15.  Thanks to Jonathon for sharing them with us.

November 20, 2004

Did you miss Raine and Chantal on CTV's E Talk Daily when they talked about music and parenthood? You can check it out here (click on Celebrating Canada's Best in Music).  Thanks to Chris for the link.

November 18, 2004 (Evening)

Tune into Muchnews at 8:30 pm EST from November 23-25 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) to catch "a special 3-part series from George Stroumboulopoulos' recent trip to the war-torn region of Darfur, Sudan in Africa.  George was joined by Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace and Dr. Eric Hoskins of War Child on the trip, and he'll show you how some of the inhabitants survived the devastation of their homeland. The series will also feature interviews with some of the key figures in the struggle to help the people of the region survive, including humanitarian aid workers, refugee camp leaders and and a conversation with actor and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie." Thanks to Chris for sending this info our way.

November 18, 2004 (Afternoon)

If you missed the interview with Raine and Dr. Hoskins, President of War Child Canada, it is available on CTV.ca.  Thanks to Jonathon for the link.

November 17, 2004, 2004 (Evening)

Tune into Canada AM tomorrow morning (Thursday, November 18) to catch Raine and Dr. Eric Hoskins  discussing the crisis in Sudan. Thanks to OLP Phreak for keeping us posted.

November 17, 2004 (Afternoon)

Yesterday, Raine and Chantal were on CTV's E Talk Daily for a feature on the Socan Awards. They were asked general questions about music and parenthood. They revealed what they think makes a "hit song" and they shared stories about baby Rowan. Thanks to Reza for the update.

November 17, 2004 (Morning)

Read an article on Chartattack about the Socan Awards.  Chantal and Raine won an award for Chantal's song "Time" which she co-wrote with Raine. Thanks to Duke and Jamie for emailing us about this.

November 16, 2004

On November 7, previews of future episodes for Showtime's "Huff" were shown and "Do You Like It?" was playing in the background.  Thanks to Kelly for the heads up.

Check out a new Portland, Oregan Hip Hop group called Matchstick Men who are influenced by OLP.  Thanks to Chris for the info.

FYI, outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, Johnny Damon, lists OLP as one of his fave bands.  Thanks to Chris for keeping us informed.

Head over to a new forum on the Spiritual Machines site. Thanks to Chris for making us aware of it.

Katie's OLP Page has moved, you can check it out here.  Thanks to Katie for the link.

Looking to promote an Indie band or want to find more Indie bands to listen to?  If you answered yes then check out Arctic Sunburn. Thanks to David for maintaining the site.

November 2, 2004
According to an online music source, Webcaster U, a new OLP single should be released by March 2005.  The name of the single is still to be determined. Thanks to Reza for the link.

Check out Ourladypeace.com for info about Raine's visit to Sudan and Ourladypeace.net for info about the .net revamp. Thanks again to Reza.

For more info on Raine's visit to Sudan, read articles from CNW, CJAD and  CTV. Thanks to Chelsea and Jonathan for sending them in.

October 26, 2004

According to Muchmusic, Raine has joined VJ George Stroumboulopoulos and Dr. Eric Hoskins, President of War Child Canada on a visit to Darfur, Sudan to gather footage for a Muchnews series to air soon.  Thanks to Maddie and Darren for sending in the info.

October 24, 2004

Drop into Olp.net and read a journal entry where Jeremy shares his thoughts from events taking place during his 3 day trip to New York in May 2004. Thanks to Stace for the update.

A big kudos to Doctor for putting on yet another great show last night and for playing our "Sweet You" request. :)

October 16, 2004

Last night Jeremy was at Soul Drums in Toronto for a Drum Clinic. Hopefully some of you were able to make it.  Sorry we were unable to post about it earlier. it was similar to his drum clinic in July as he played drums and talked about such things as possible CD titles and Elvin Jones. He also mentioned that Raine was going to Sudan with Warchild. Thanks to Sab and Stacy for the heads up.

Jeremy and Steve were on Edge 102's Dean Blundell show yesterday morning. Thanks to Paul for keeping us posted.

October 11, 2004

Sadly, Christopher Reeve, the original star of "Superman" has passed away at the age of 52.  In memory of this great actor and strong spokesperson for spinal cord research, we ask that you play "Superman's Dead."

October 7, 2004

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is holding an online auction until October 31st. This auction helps raise money to rescue, protect and heal animals. One of the items that OLP has sent in to be auctioned off is an autographed 8 x 10 photo.  Click here for all other items offered in this auction. Thanks to the fundraising manager, Carol for bringing this to our attention.

October 4, 2004