-George.
Ep. 007: Kingston or Bust!
Ep. 008: Francy Gets A Haircut
Ep. 009 The End of Intensity :(
Monday, April 12, 2010
Final 3 comics from the Intensities in Ten Cities tour! Eps. 007, 008 & 009
Ok, so after a small hiatus here's the last three comics from the Intensities in Ten Cities tour. (More to come in the future tho!) These feature some of our favourite people in the world, the guys in To Tell! Enjoy!
-George.
Ep. 007: Kingston or Bust!
Ep. 008: Francy Gets A Haircut
Ep. 009 The End of Intensity :(
-George.
Ep. 007: Kingston or Bust!
Ep. 008: Francy Gets A Haircut
Ep. 009 The End of Intensity :(
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
What's Next?! AN UPDATE
Hey everybody!
So there is a LOT to catch up on!
Thank you for stopping by to read this update - I really appreciate it. I also understand that we don't make it exceptionally easy to follow the band at times, so we appreciate your dedication. We're good at writing songs and rocking out ... We're not always good at keeping in touch.
So, at some point in 2009, I let you all know that the musicians in Hello Kelly all felt led to quit the band and move onto other things. I also told you that I wasn't going anywhere ... and here we are, Hello Kelly lives on. There have been rumours of Hello Kelly breaking up but the technical answer for those rumours is a solid NO.
In March, we toured with ToTell on the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR and it was a huge success. Please don't forget to visit http://intensityintencities.ca to download a bunch of free new music - and tell all your friends about it too. It's our gift to you!
On the tour, I was joined on stage by 3 of my new best friends. Travis Wilbourn, from Atlanta, Georgia on Lead Guitar. Ben Mahaffey, from Eerie, Pennsylvania, on Drums. And George Wong from Calgary, Alberta, on Bass. Whether or not these guys wind up sticking around remains to be seen ... But we all had a blast and things are looking good. We'll announce that officially soon one way or the other.
On the tour, we played a BUNCH of new material - and we were so happy that you all responded so positively. Gosh. The new song BETTER NOW TOGETHER is on our MySpace (http://myspace.com/hellokelly) and you need to go listen to it. We'll be releasing more new songs as soon as we can - and we'll be announcing a release date for our new record EASY FOR YOU TO SAY as soon as we know what it is.
The next step for Hello Kelly? Well, we're going to be working on some of the more boring stuff. We want to build a good team around Hello Kelly to help us reach more people. We don't want to sell out, but we DO want to team up with some good friends. We'll let you know how that goes.
We'll be making more tour announcements in the next couple weeks too - so pretty much just keep your eyes peeled, OK?
Thank you SO much for sticking with us - and I can't wait for you to hear the new songs!
-francy
So there is a LOT to catch up on!
Thank you for stopping by to read this update - I really appreciate it. I also understand that we don't make it exceptionally easy to follow the band at times, so we appreciate your dedication. We're good at writing songs and rocking out ... We're not always good at keeping in touch.
So, at some point in 2009, I let you all know that the musicians in Hello Kelly all felt led to quit the band and move onto other things. I also told you that I wasn't going anywhere ... and here we are, Hello Kelly lives on. There have been rumours of Hello Kelly breaking up but the technical answer for those rumours is a solid NO.
In March, we toured with ToTell on the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR and it was a huge success. Please don't forget to visit http://intensityintencities.ca to download a bunch of free new music - and tell all your friends about it too. It's our gift to you!
On the tour, I was joined on stage by 3 of my new best friends. Travis Wilbourn, from Atlanta, Georgia on Lead Guitar. Ben Mahaffey, from Eerie, Pennsylvania, on Drums. And George Wong from Calgary, Alberta, on Bass. Whether or not these guys wind up sticking around remains to be seen ... But we all had a blast and things are looking good. We'll announce that officially soon one way or the other.
On the tour, we played a BUNCH of new material - and we were so happy that you all responded so positively. Gosh. The new song BETTER NOW TOGETHER is on our MySpace (http://myspace.com/hellokelly) and you need to go listen to it. We'll be releasing more new songs as soon as we can - and we'll be announcing a release date for our new record EASY FOR YOU TO SAY as soon as we know what it is.
The next step for Hello Kelly? Well, we're going to be working on some of the more boring stuff. We want to build a good team around Hello Kelly to help us reach more people. We don't want to sell out, but we DO want to team up with some good friends. We'll let you know how that goes.
We'll be making more tour announcements in the next couple weeks too - so pretty much just keep your eyes peeled, OK?
Thank you SO much for sticking with us - and I can't wait for you to hear the new songs!
-francy
Monday, March 29, 2010
Comic Time! Eps. 005 & 006
Being on the road in a band is hard sometimes; especially when it comes to food. It seems like meal time is always "feast or famine," because sometimes there's lots of food but a lot of the time there's hardly any. Luckily, people tend to understand this and help out whenever possible.
The first comic is about having breakfast at Francy's dad's house: a real meal or waffles and sausage and bacon.. Mmmm... My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
The second comic is about when we're fending for ourselves and trying to cook meals for the whole band. Quick and cheap is usually the order of the day so you find shortcuts. Our favorite shortcut is Red Robin seasoning, which we sprinkle liberally on everything, usually with pretty good results! Enjoy the comics!
-George.
Episode 005: Breakfast @ Frank's House
Episode 006: Hello Kelly Loves Red Robin!
The first comic is about having breakfast at Francy's dad's house: a real meal or waffles and sausage and bacon.. Mmmm... My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
The second comic is about when we're fending for ourselves and trying to cook meals for the whole band. Quick and cheap is usually the order of the day so you find shortcuts. Our favorite shortcut is Red Robin seasoning, which we sprinkle liberally on everything, usually with pretty good results! Enjoy the comics!
-George.
Episode 005: Breakfast @ Frank's House
Episode 006: Hello Kelly Loves Red Robin!
Friday, March 26, 2010
More Comic Action!!! Eps. 003 & 004
Hey y'all!!! I've been working hard on some new comics. I'll put them up one or two at a time for the next week or so. The first two deal with our adventure day into Toronto and one of our favourite things about Canada: Tim Hortons! I'll post more in a day or two!
-George.
Episode 003: Hello Kelly Goes To... Toronto!
Episode 004: Hello Kelly Rolls Up The Rim... And Wins!
-George.
Episode 003: Hello Kelly Goes To... Toronto!
Episode 004: Hello Kelly Rolls Up The Rim... And Wins!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
New Feature!!! Comics!!!!
Hey everyone!!! This is George! We're going to be doing a new feature here on hkonline.com.... COMICS!!!!!
Here's the first two, click on them to enlarge! Enjoy and write us to let us know what you think!!!!
-George (Bass)
COMIC 1!!!!
COMIC 2!!!!
Here's the first two, click on them to enlarge! Enjoy and write us to let us know what you think!!!!
-George (Bass)
COMIC 1!!!!
COMIC 2!!!!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
New Record's title: EASY FOR YOU TO SAY
NEW RECORD'S TITLE: "Easy for You to Say"
The new Hello Kelly record is going to be called "Easy for You to Say".
I know it sounds a little weird - let me explain: None of these songs were easy to write – I practically smeared the secrets of my heart all across the pages. But I’m glad I did it. These songs are real & authentic.
This record is poised to be harder, faster & more sincere, and I'm really excited for you guys to hear it. I write about things that I never thought I would write about ... which brings me to my next point ...
The other reason I chose 'Easy for You to Say' is because, for the first time, I'm really comfortable talking and singing about the stutter that I struggle with. I want you guys to know that you can overcome whatever hurdles are holding you back in your own lives - just like I'm fighting daily against mine. And that's the biggest reason why I'm so excited about sharing this new record with you!
To find out more about the new Hello Kelly record, direction & sound, check out the BAND section at HELLOKELLYONLINE.COM and read the new bio.
I can't wait to share some new music with you!
By the way ... I'll be posting the rest of the INTENSITY tour dates soon ... AND giving you a sneak peek at some brand new HELLO KELLY shirts!
--
francy
The new Hello Kelly record is going to be called "Easy for You to Say".
I know it sounds a little weird - let me explain: None of these songs were easy to write – I practically smeared the secrets of my heart all across the pages. But I’m glad I did it. These songs are real & authentic.
This record is poised to be harder, faster & more sincere, and I'm really excited for you guys to hear it. I write about things that I never thought I would write about ... which brings me to my next point ...
The other reason I chose 'Easy for You to Say' is because, for the first time, I'm really comfortable talking and singing about the stutter that I struggle with. I want you guys to know that you can overcome whatever hurdles are holding you back in your own lives - just like I'm fighting daily against mine. And that's the biggest reason why I'm so excited about sharing this new record with you!
To find out more about the new Hello Kelly record, direction & sound, check out the BAND section at HELLOKELLYONLINE.COM and read the new bio.
I can't wait to share some new music with you!
By the way ... I'll be posting the rest of the INTENSITY tour dates soon ... AND giving you a sneak peek at some brand new HELLO KELLY shirts!
--
francy
Monday, February 1, 2010
"Hey Elizabeth" Music Video
Finally, after many delays ...
Allow me to present the OFFICIAL music video for "Hey Elizabeth" by Hello Kelly:
If the video doesn't show up above, you can paste this URL into your address bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGNoVJBE18
The video was directed by our good friend Ben Knechtel in Vancouver, BC. It was our first time wearing make-up so ... I hope we don't look too goofy!
Please tell everybody you know! Pass this around! Facebook it, Tweet it ... shout it from the mountains. Do whatever else the cool kids are doing these days.
Thanks everybody!
--
francy and the HK crue
Allow me to present the OFFICIAL music video for "Hey Elizabeth" by Hello Kelly:
If the video doesn't show up above, you can paste this URL into your address bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGNoVJBE18
The video was directed by our good friend Ben Knechtel in Vancouver, BC. It was our first time wearing make-up so ... I hope we don't look too goofy!
Please tell everybody you know! Pass this around! Facebook it, Tweet it ... shout it from the mountains. Do whatever else the cool kids are doing these days.
Thanks everybody!
--
francy and the HK crue
Monday, January 25, 2010
Please HELP Hello Kelly
Hello people of Earth!
I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on.
Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE.
I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all!
That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going!
We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun!
We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us.
The money that YOU give will:
We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this.
For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video:
If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE.
PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it.
Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com.
Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message.
If you're unable to give, or even if you ARE able, please also consider praying over this campaign - that, through this or some other way, Hello Kelly would be empowered to keep on charging forward!
Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon!
-francy and the HK crue
I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on.
Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE.
I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all!
That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going!
We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun!
We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us.
The money that YOU give will:
- Help us to release our new record properly by paying for mixing, mastering, artwork, packaging.
- Enable us to pay off some existing debts that are holding us back from going out on tour.
- Set us up with the necessary tools to “build from the ground up” in the USA: merch display, trailer, etc.
We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this.
For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video:
If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE.
PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it.
Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com.
Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message.
If you're unable to give, or even if you ARE able, please also consider praying over this campaign - that, through this or some other way, Hello Kelly would be empowered to keep on charging forward!
Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon!
-francy and the HK crue
Please HELP Hello Kelly
Hello people of Earth! I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on. Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE. I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all! That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going! We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun! We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us. The money that YOU give will: Help us to release our new record properly by paying for mixing, mastering, artwork, packaging. Enable us to pay off some existing debts that are holding us back from going out on tour. Set us up with the necessary tools to “build from the ground up” in the USA: merch display, trailer, etc. We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this. For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video: If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE. PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it. Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com. Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message. If you're unable to give, or even if you ARE able, please also consider praying over this campaign - that, through this or some other way, Hello Kelly would be empowered to keep on charging forward! Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon! -francy and the HK crue
Please HELP Hello Kelly
Hello people of Earth! I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on. Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE. I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all! That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going! We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun! We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us. The money that YOU give will: Help us to release our new record properly by paying for mixing, mastering, artwork, packaging. Enable us to pay off some existing debts that are holding us back from going out on tour. Set us up with the necessary tools to “build from the ground up” in the USA: merch display, trailer, etc. We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this. For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video: If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE. PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it. Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com. Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message. If you're unable to give, or even if you ARE able, please also consider praying over this campaign - that, through this or some other way, Hello Kelly would be empowered to keep on charging forward! Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon! -francy and the HK crue
Please HELP Hello Kelly
Hello people of Earth!
I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on.
Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE.
I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all!
That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going!
We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun!
We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us.
The money that YOU give will:
We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this.
For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video:
If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE.
PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it.
Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com.
Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message.
Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon!
-francy and the HK crue
I want to sincerely thank everybody who has been gracious enough to donate a bit of money to the HELP HELLO KELLY campaign we’ve got going on.
Before I say anymore about the HELP HELLO KELLY thing, I want to first highlight the situation in Haiti. Since the unbelievable devastation there, so much has been done globally to help, support and relieve the people there. I think we’ve all been inspired at how so many people worldwide have united to extend a hand of care. That being said, there is still so much work to do. One of the best and easiest ways for us to contribute is to give money. There are tons of organizations set up to help in different ways, and you can check out a list of those organizations HERE.
I’m going to keep talking about HELP HELLO KELLY now, but PLEASE, before you send any money our way, make sure you’ve searched your heart to see if you feel moved to donate to the people in Haiti OR to any other charitable organization. I realize that, at the end of the day, Hello Kelly is just a rock & roll band and, compared to other causes, it probably needs your money least of all!
That being said, if you’ve been a supporter or fan of Hello Kelly for a while, you know that we make music for YOU GUYS. We tour for YOU GUYS. It’s a ton of fun, but it’s definitely not always easy. That’s especially true these days. Hello Kelly has landed in some super tight financial water and, to put it bluntly, we need your help if we’re going to keep going!
We’ve recorded a new record and we’re absolutely sure that you guys are going to be just as excited about it as we are! It’s MORE in every sense of the word. The rock songs are more vicious. The ballads are more beautiful. The party songs are more fun!
We’re asking you to find a way to spare $10. You can give more if you’d like, but just a quick, easy gift of $10 would mean so much to us.
The money that YOU give will:
- Help us to release our new record properly by paying for mixing, mastering, artwork, packaging.
- Enable us to pay off some existing debts that are holding us back from going out on tour.
- Set us up with the necessary tools to “build from the ground up” in the USA: merch display, trailer, etc.
We’re also asking you to tell your friends, family and co-workers about this.
For more information, and a little bit of a entertainment, you can watch this video:
If the video widget isn’t showing up for some reason, you can also view the video HERE.
PLEASE, consider donating by visiting PayPal.com, creating an account, selecting “Send Money”, entering helphellokelly@gmail.com”, entering your amount, and then sending it.
Or, if you’re more comfortable with sending a gift by mail, you can contact us here to get an address: mail@hellokellyonline.com.
Also, we’ve had some people asking if they could support us monthly – almost like a sponsorship scenario. This is something we hadn’t considered but, if you’re interested in helping us in a more substantial way, we’d love to talk to you about it! Please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com. We read every single message.
Thank you again from the bottom of our big hearts for all of your help! We look forward to seeing you all on the road very soon!
-francy and the HK crue
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A word about Haiti and Hello Kelly
My apologies go out to anyone who thought the latest Hello Kelly announcement and video were of poor taste. We should all obviously give to the Haiti initiatives FIRST & FOREMOST.
Hello Kelly has always done our very best to be transparent, respectful, respectable and humble. Our vision is to encourage, empower and challenge Kelly (our listeners) to sink their teeth into life ... To think about what they believe, to chase their dreams fervently and to stand up for those who aren't able to stand up for themselves.
If you've been a fan or supporter of the band for a while, you hopefully know that our intention was not to push the tragedy in Haiti out of anybody's consciousness'. It's important that we dwell there and feel their pain and mourn with them, and again, help however we can. That's what I think, anyway.
Hello Kelly has an empty bank account, so we're searching for other ways that we can do our part. In the meantime, Hello Kelly definitely encourages everybody to also do whatever YOU can. If it's giving money, then please give money!
The reason I asked fans and friends to support Hello Kelly financially is simply because if we don't get help within the next month, it's likely that Hello Kelly might have to look at disbanding. I know that, in the big picture, having one less rock band in the world isn't going to hurt anybody. And if it's God's timing for something like this to happen, then that's what needs to happen.
But we made the video because we want to continue helping people. If you feel called to help Hello Kelly financially, PLEASE, only help Hello Kelly after you've supported whatever Haiti initiatives speak to you. I had hoped that this would go without saying, but please forgive me for not being more clear in the original announcement.
Thank you all for understanding!
francy from HELLO KELLY
Monday, January 18, 2010
HELLO KELLY NEEDS YOUR HELP
Hey guys!
First of all, thank you for showing up to read our announcement!
Please watch the following video ...
There's not a lot of money going around these days, and it's true, Hello Kelly really IS feeling the pinch. There are still expenses to be paid for this record and it all takes money - money that we simply don't have right now.
So yes, Hello Kelly nation, we do - seriously and legitimately - need your help!
If our music has ever helped you in some way, or even if you just love the tunes - believe me when I say that I'm begging you to consider donating some money. Usually, it would feel very awkward asking you for something like this - but I know that you guys are very understanding and supportive. When we fell into really tough times and realized we needed a financial miracle, it made all the sense in the world to come to YOU.
The money that you would give won't buy us sneakers or cheeseburgers. So don't worry.
It will help us pay for mixing, artwork, packaging and - most importantly - paying off some existing debts that are holding us back from releasing this new record properly and going back out on the road.
PLEASE consider donating!
--
Again, 5 bucks ... 10 bucks ... even 1 or 2 bucks ... everything adds up!
I am SO grateful to all of you in advance for helping us! We plan to include the name of every person who helps us inside the artwork for this new record - because without you, this new record won't be possible.
Sincerely and gratefully,
francy from HELLO KELLY
First of all, thank you for showing up to read our announcement!
Please watch the following video ...
There's not a lot of money going around these days, and it's true, Hello Kelly really IS feeling the pinch. There are still expenses to be paid for this record and it all takes money - money that we simply don't have right now.
So yes, Hello Kelly nation, we do - seriously and legitimately - need your help!
If our music has ever helped you in some way, or even if you just love the tunes - believe me when I say that I'm begging you to consider donating some money. Usually, it would feel very awkward asking you for something like this - but I know that you guys are very understanding and supportive. When we fell into really tough times and realized we needed a financial miracle, it made all the sense in the world to come to YOU.
The money that you would give won't buy us sneakers or cheeseburgers. So don't worry.
It will help us pay for mixing, artwork, packaging and - most importantly - paying off some existing debts that are holding us back from releasing this new record properly and going back out on the road.
PLEASE consider donating!
--
And also, whether you're in a position to donate or not ... We also need your help to spread the word of this like WILDFIRE.
Here's how:
FANS
Tell your friends. Include this link in your Facebook status updates. Tweet this link on Twitter . Pass this information on to your parents, extended family and youth groups.
BLOGGERS
Consider blogging about this and exposing our cause to your readership. Again, Tweet this link on Twitter . Include this in Facebook status updates. Embed the above widget on your MySpace page.
BANDS
Tweet and blog about this to your fan base. HK has always tried to be selfless and promote other bands as much as ourselves. In this time of need, we would seriously appreciate this favour!
RADIO
Consider mentioning this on the air, and pointing your listeners to HELLOKELLYONLINE.COM.
PRINT
Consider running a story about Hello Kelly and the upcoming new record, being sure to inform your readers that they can help us.
NEWS WEBSITES
Repint this post or write your own article, and direct your readers to HELLOKELLYONLINE.COM
PARENTS
Consider how Hello Kelly has potentially encouraged, empowered or challenged your kids to sink their teeth into help - and help us to continue doing that by donating. Mention this in your Facebook status updates.
PASTORS, YOUTH PASTORS
Get your youth groups exciting about serving others by turning around and serving a band that exists to serve them! Blog about this. Tweet about this.
EVERYBODY
Donate by clicking the above DONATE button and following the prompts, or by visiting PayPal.com, selecting "Send Money", entering "helphellokelly@gmail.com", followed by an amount. Thank you!
If you belong to any of the above groups and want more information - or if you'd like to contact Hello Kelly for an interview, please contact us at mail@hellokellyonline.com
If you'd like to embed the above video on your personal blog/website, the embedding code can be found by clicking EMBED in the video window.
If you'd like to link to this post, the best way to do this is to copy THIS link into a site like TinyUrl.com: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=526284485
Hello Kelly does our best to be a positive impact and influence on our fans and have been praying that this campaign would help us get out of the hole we're currently in. If you're a person who prays ... I would ask that you pray for this campaign as well!
--Again, 5 bucks ... 10 bucks ... even 1 or 2 bucks ... everything adds up!
I am SO grateful to all of you in advance for helping us! We plan to include the name of every person who helps us inside the artwork for this new record - because without you, this new record won't be possible.
Sincerely and gratefully,
francy from HELLO KELLY
Monday, January 11, 2010
INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
In March 2010, we're going to be headlining the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR.
The tour will feature 10 exclusive dates across Ontario. Also featured on the tour will be long time buddies of Hello Kelly, To Tell!
The idea behind this tour is to do everything we can to pump up the Ontario music scene! When we first started playing in 2004, there were shows happening nearly every weekend. Bands had no problem staying busy - even sharing shows with other bands! These days, it's become much more of a competition and the scene has deteriorated ... it's so very "dog eat dog" out there!
And that's just not the way a music scene should be! Especially considering how kinetic it USED to be!
So let's break it down. What so special about this tour?
Well, it's going to be the FIRST time Hello Kelly will be showing it's face in Ontario since August 2009. We'll be promoting our new record and playing TONS of new material. We'll have a brand spanking new show, new merch and selling pre-sales of our new record. I REALLY miss playing shows in my home province and I REALLY want to hang out with all of you guys - so PLEASE ... tell everybody about this tour! We're playing 10 shows across Ontario, so there will definitely be one close to you! We'll be announcing the DATES shortly!
What ELSE is so great about this tour?
At every one of the 10 shows on this tour, there will be a different opening band. All of these opening bands are based in Ontario cities and trying to make a name for themselves. What does this mean for you? It means that, when you come to see Hello Kelly this March, you'll also be exposed to new music that you maybe didn't even know existed!
What else?
Every person who comes to ANY show on this tour will be given a FREE download of the INTENSITY 2010 sampler. What's the INTENSITY 2010 sampler? It's a compilation of 10+ FREE tracks from Ontario bands. This will include Hello Kelly and ToTell sure, but also tons of other Ontario bands - bands you might not yet know about! Bands that you may very much WANT to know about!
The great thing about this sampler is that fans in Western Ontario will be exposed to bands in Eastern Ontario. And fans in Northern Ontario will be exposed to bands in Southern Ontario. Not to mention Promoters and Venues!
Imagine if, after this tour is over and done with, every band on this tour played the same 10 venues on their OWN tours over the course of 2010! You'd have a lot of shows to go to, wouldn't you!?
As you've probably gathered, the whole point of this tour is to revitalize the music scene in Ontario as much as we can. We want bands to be helping other bands. We want promoters to take risks and put on shows. We want you guys - the fans - to get excited about going to shows again!
We'll be announcing a list of DATES very soon, along with what opening band will be featured at each show.
Remember - you guys are the biggest influence on the music scene around you. If you don't go to shows, nothing can grow. On the other hand, if you guys support your scene and the bands you love, then they'll have a bigger shot at being able to pay the bills, stay on the road, and keep feeding you with new music!
Thanks for being a part of this new tour and an exciting new stage in Hello Kelly's career. Also, there will be more information about the NEW RECORD coming soon, as well as announcements pertaining to USA touring!
Stay tuned!
--
francy and the HK crue
In March 2010, we're going to be headlining the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR.
The tour will feature 10 exclusive dates across Ontario. Also featured on the tour will be long time buddies of Hello Kelly, To Tell!
The idea behind this tour is to do everything we can to pump up the Ontario music scene! When we first started playing in 2004, there were shows happening nearly every weekend. Bands had no problem staying busy - even sharing shows with other bands! These days, it's become much more of a competition and the scene has deteriorated ... it's so very "dog eat dog" out there!
And that's just not the way a music scene should be! Especially considering how kinetic it USED to be!
So let's break it down. What so special about this tour?
Well, it's going to be the FIRST time Hello Kelly will be showing it's face in Ontario since August 2009. We'll be promoting our new record and playing TONS of new material. We'll have a brand spanking new show, new merch and selling pre-sales of our new record. I REALLY miss playing shows in my home province and I REALLY want to hang out with all of you guys - so PLEASE ... tell everybody about this tour! We're playing 10 shows across Ontario, so there will definitely be one close to you! We'll be announcing the DATES shortly!
What ELSE is so great about this tour?
At every one of the 10 shows on this tour, there will be a different opening band. All of these opening bands are based in Ontario cities and trying to make a name for themselves. What does this mean for you? It means that, when you come to see Hello Kelly this March, you'll also be exposed to new music that you maybe didn't even know existed!
What else?
Every person who comes to ANY show on this tour will be given a FREE download of the INTENSITY 2010 sampler. What's the INTENSITY 2010 sampler? It's a compilation of 10+ FREE tracks from Ontario bands. This will include Hello Kelly and ToTell sure, but also tons of other Ontario bands - bands you might not yet know about! Bands that you may very much WANT to know about!
The great thing about this sampler is that fans in Western Ontario will be exposed to bands in Eastern Ontario. And fans in Northern Ontario will be exposed to bands in Southern Ontario. Not to mention Promoters and Venues!
Imagine if, after this tour is over and done with, every band on this tour played the same 10 venues on their OWN tours over the course of 2010! You'd have a lot of shows to go to, wouldn't you!?
As you've probably gathered, the whole point of this tour is to revitalize the music scene in Ontario as much as we can. We want bands to be helping other bands. We want promoters to take risks and put on shows. We want you guys - the fans - to get excited about going to shows again!
We'll be announcing a list of DATES very soon, along with what opening band will be featured at each show.
Remember - you guys are the biggest influence on the music scene around you. If you don't go to shows, nothing can grow. On the other hand, if you guys support your scene and the bands you love, then they'll have a bigger shot at being able to pay the bills, stay on the road, and keep feeding you with new music!
Thanks for being a part of this new tour and an exciting new stage in Hello Kelly's career. Also, there will be more information about the NEW RECORD coming soon, as well as announcements pertaining to USA touring!
Stay tuned!
--
francy and the HK crue
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Our Christmas Gift to You!
Hey guys,
I REALLY appreciate all of the support you guys have been offering over the past couple months.
The record is tracked and now just needs some final touch up work, and then it goes to mixing. Mixing can be a lengthy process - I'm SO looking forward to releasing this record in Spring 2010. More details to come.
BUT - the main reason for this post is that it's Christmas time, and I wanted to shoot a present your way.
Our Christmas singles "Sleigh Ride" and "It's Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas" are now POSTED on our MySpace page. (myspace.com/hellokelly) AND, as a special gift to you, they're downloadable ... for FREE. Just click and you'll have it.
Burn it to your favourite Christmas music mix CD, put them in all your iPod playlists. Force your family to listen to it on the drive to Grandma's. 'TIS THE SEASON!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM HELLO KELLY!
love you guys,
francy
and the HK crue
I REALLY appreciate all of the support you guys have been offering over the past couple months.
The record is tracked and now just needs some final touch up work, and then it goes to mixing. Mixing can be a lengthy process - I'm SO looking forward to releasing this record in Spring 2010. More details to come.
BUT - the main reason for this post is that it's Christmas time, and I wanted to shoot a present your way.
Our Christmas singles "Sleigh Ride" and "It's Beginning to Smell a Lot Like Christmas" are now POSTED on our MySpace page. (myspace.com/hellokelly) AND, as a special gift to you, they're downloadable ... for FREE. Just click and you'll have it.
Burn it to your favourite Christmas music mix CD, put them in all your iPod playlists. Force your family to listen to it on the drive to Grandma's. 'TIS THE SEASON!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM HELLO KELLY!
love you guys,
francy
and the HK crue
Thursday, November 19, 2009
from the studio ...
Wow ...
I've been in nashville for 5 days so far and the new hello kelly record is already off to a roaring start. drums were all recorded in 2 days and we start bass today. i can hear adam finishing up the drum comping right now and i can tell you ... i am super excited. wow. this record is gonna be bananas.
i wish i could tell you all about it - the songs, the ideas, the artwork ... but i have to keep all of that from you or you won't be surprised when it comes out!
if you're on twitter, you should follow me at twitter.com/hellofrancy - as i'm tweeting my way through the recording of this record! looking forward to sharing new music with you!
francy
I've been in nashville for 5 days so far and the new hello kelly record is already off to a roaring start. drums were all recorded in 2 days and we start bass today. i can hear adam finishing up the drum comping right now and i can tell you ... i am super excited. wow. this record is gonna be bananas.
i wish i could tell you all about it - the songs, the ideas, the artwork ... but i have to keep all of that from you or you won't be surprised when it comes out!
if you're on twitter, you should follow me at twitter.com/hellofrancy - as i'm tweeting my way through the recording of this record! looking forward to sharing new music with you!
francy
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Hello Kelly is in the studio ...
Hello, Kelly,
2009 was a crazy year for Hello Kelly, and, with some exciting things coming up in 2010, I want to make sure you guys are in the loop! So here goes nothing …
If you've been following Hello Kelly for any length of time, you know that there have been a LOT of musicians coming in and out of the band over the years.
There's something magical about a band that sticks with the same guys for a super long time. Even some of my favourite bands, Paramore, Jimmy Eat World and Motion City Soundtrack, have always had the same line-up.
But Canada's a tough place for full-time bands. Let's be honest, I always hoped that Hello Kelly would be one of those bands with the same 5 guys who stick together forever, but for whatever reasons, it never really worked out that way. This past year, my little brothers, Adam & Jacob have been playing with me in the band - along with Mat Lean, who's been with the band for over 3 years. At the end of the summer, they all felt called to head to school. They're all pursuing some really awesome dreams so I'm happy for them!
So the first thing you need to know is that I'm not giving up the ghost.
Hello Kelly lives on! I have some big plans and I really hope you'll stick around with me!
In November, I'm heading into the studio to record the second full-length Hello Kelly record. I. Am. So. Excited!
Recording is one of my favourite parts about being in a band and I can't wait to get these new tunes into your ears!
My hope is to release a couple tunes right after Christmas to give you guys a taste and then the full record in Spring 2010l.
At the same time, I'm gonna be doing some travelling to find a new batch of musicians to bring these songs to ballistic, energetic life on stage. In March 2010, we'll be embarking on the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR 2010, featuring 10 exclusive stops in Ontario. In 2010, we'll be touring a LOT more in the USA too! The new show is gonna be everything you've come to expect from us, and so much MORE.
I'll keep everything updated so you know EXACTLY where we're playing!
In the mean time, you might not hear a lot of buzz about your favourite "little band that could" because I'm gonna be working hard on this new record, finding new guys and booking shows. Please be patient! It's kinda like hibernating for the winter! Hello Kelly will be back in 2010 with a rocket strapped to it's back, ready to blast off ...
If you're already a fan of Hello Kelly, then you know that there's a big heart and vision behind the band, and I promise that's not going anywhere. I'm 100% sure that you guys are going to LOVE where the band is going, so PLEASE keep checking back for updates.
I truly and deeply appreciate all of your support and love!
francy of Hello Kelly
2009 was a crazy year for Hello Kelly, and, with some exciting things coming up in 2010, I want to make sure you guys are in the loop! So here goes nothing …
If you've been following Hello Kelly for any length of time, you know that there have been a LOT of musicians coming in and out of the band over the years.
There's something magical about a band that sticks with the same guys for a super long time. Even some of my favourite bands, Paramore, Jimmy Eat World and Motion City Soundtrack, have always had the same line-up.
But Canada's a tough place for full-time bands. Let's be honest, I always hoped that Hello Kelly would be one of those bands with the same 5 guys who stick together forever, but for whatever reasons, it never really worked out that way. This past year, my little brothers, Adam & Jacob have been playing with me in the band - along with Mat Lean, who's been with the band for over 3 years. At the end of the summer, they all felt called to head to school. They're all pursuing some really awesome dreams so I'm happy for them!
So the first thing you need to know is that I'm not giving up the ghost.
Hello Kelly lives on! I have some big plans and I really hope you'll stick around with me!
In November, I'm heading into the studio to record the second full-length Hello Kelly record. I. Am. So. Excited!
Recording is one of my favourite parts about being in a band and I can't wait to get these new tunes into your ears!
My hope is to release a couple tunes right after Christmas to give you guys a taste and then the full record in Spring 2010l.
At the same time, I'm gonna be doing some travelling to find a new batch of musicians to bring these songs to ballistic, energetic life on stage. In March 2010, we'll be embarking on the INTENSITY IN 10 CITIES TOUR 2010, featuring 10 exclusive stops in Ontario. In 2010, we'll be touring a LOT more in the USA too! The new show is gonna be everything you've come to expect from us, and so much MORE.
I'll keep everything updated so you know EXACTLY where we're playing!
In the mean time, you might not hear a lot of buzz about your favourite "little band that could" because I'm gonna be working hard on this new record, finding new guys and booking shows. Please be patient! It's kinda like hibernating for the winter! Hello Kelly will be back in 2010 with a rocket strapped to it's back, ready to blast off ...
If you're already a fan of Hello Kelly, then you know that there's a big heart and vision behind the band, and I promise that's not going anywhere. I'm 100% sure that you guys are going to LOVE where the band is going, so PLEASE keep checking back for updates.
I truly and deeply appreciate all of your support and love!
francy of Hello Kelly
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
NEW SONG ON MYSPACE!!
Hey Everybody!
I don’t have much time so I’ll make this quick!
Zach Havens, my very best friend from the band To Tell, and I wrote a song together called Down & Out. We recorded it together and I think it you’ll love it.
It goes back to the days when bands used to collaborate all the time. Those are my favourite kinds of music projects. It’s not about being competitive jerks and selling more T-Shirts than the other bands ... It’s just about making some sweet rock & roll together.
The song is up on their MySpace and ours so definitely check it out!!
And here’s the thing... We don’t want to make you guys pay for this song, so we’re just gonna let you download it. From MySpace, PureVolume, whatever. Just download it and send it to all your friends. It’s our gift to you!
But this is YOUR side of the deal: If you live in Canada, call you local Christian radio station and request this song EVERY SINGLE DAY! We wouldn’t be anything without you guys and your support! Please request this song and help us make it huge! Thanks so much!
Francy and the HK crue
I don’t have much time so I’ll make this quick!
Zach Havens, my very best friend from the band To Tell, and I wrote a song together called Down & Out. We recorded it together and I think it you’ll love it.
It goes back to the days when bands used to collaborate all the time. Those are my favourite kinds of music projects. It’s not about being competitive jerks and selling more T-Shirts than the other bands ... It’s just about making some sweet rock & roll together.
The song is up on their MySpace and ours so definitely check it out!!
And here’s the thing... We don’t want to make you guys pay for this song, so we’re just gonna let you download it. From MySpace, PureVolume, whatever. Just download it and send it to all your friends. It’s our gift to you!
But this is YOUR side of the deal: If you live in Canada, call you local Christian radio station and request this song EVERY SINGLE DAY! We wouldn’t be anything without you guys and your support! Please request this song and help us make it huge! Thanks so much!
Francy and the HK crue
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
THAT WAS FAST!
That was fast!
Yikes.
Thanks be to the YouTube user who posted the video of us playing PAPER BAG PRINCESS at WonderJam a couple weeks ago.
If you wait until 3:38, you can see the stage manager waltz out on stage, grab my microphone, give me a look of "I hate you!" and then leave.
My favourite part is how all of us just keep on rockin', and then end the set without the mic.
Enjoy and send it to all your friends!
Remember ... watch closely at 3:38.
Thanks for reading, everybody!
We'll be posting more news soon!
francy
Yikes.
Thanks be to the YouTube user who posted the video of us playing PAPER BAG PRINCESS at WonderJam a couple weeks ago.
If you wait until 3:38, you can see the stage manager waltz out on stage, grab my microphone, give me a look of "I hate you!" and then leave.
My favourite part is how all of us just keep on rockin', and then end the set without the mic.
Enjoy and send it to all your friends!
Remember ... watch closely at 3:38.
Thanks for reading, everybody!
We'll be posting more news soon!
francy
Monday, July 6, 2009
We need that video!!
Two weekends ago, we played a huge show at Canada's Wonderland.
It was a blast! The weather was perfect, a ton of people came out to support us, and our set was a lot of fun.
I wish you guys could have seen the backstage area. Not because of how intense or cool it was, but the exact opposite. It was a gravel pit, with some buses and trailers, and a tent with a BBQ. And people think the rockstar life is glamorous!
But actually, the people with Premier Festivals hooked us up big time with delicious food. Chinese for dinner? We've only had Chinese at a show once before, and it was bad! So this was a nice change.
We played first, followed by Thousand Foot Krutch, Hawk Nelson, Relient K, a surprise appearance by members of Audio Adrenaline and then, to close to night off, MercyMe.
Now, I love all those bands - I'm an especially big fan of Relient K's music - but it was too bad that none of them left the backstage area to hang out with you guys. I had a bunch of people asking: "When's Relient K coming out? What's TFK coming out?" Unfortunately, I didn't have an answer!
But I thought it was cool that all the HK boys were out there in force, making friends. Some bands might think it's lame for us to run our own merch table and spend as little time back stage as possible, but to Hello Kelly, that's what it's all about!
If we become huge famous rock stars someday (hahahaha), I really hope we'll still be able to do that stuff!
But let me tell you the best part of that day!
The festival people gave us 30 minutes to play. We were SO honoured to be a part of such a big line-up. There were thousands of people there, so we were so happy and thankful and excited! We prepared a 30 minute set. (We timed it and everything!)
Boy oh boy.
At the end of our last song - Paper Bag Princess - we do a little outro section that lasts maybe 15 seconds. Right then, the stage manager walked out on stage in front of us, nabbed by mic, turned to me and said: "You're over time. You're DONE!" and then walked away with my mic!
I thought it was HILARIOUS.
In my brain I was thinking: "Yeah ... I KNOW we're done. There's literally 15 seconds left of our show." So it goes. Some people were really mad at that guy. I thought it was silly of him to pull a move like THAT, but whatever. :)
If anything, I think it made us look more B.A. (Am I allowed to say B.A. in this journal? If you're upset about it, e-mail us at mail@hellokellyonline.com and we can talk about it. Muah hah hah!)
So here's what I'm looking for!
I saw hundreds of digital cameras filming during our set. If ANYONE has the ending of PAPER BAG PRINCESS, PLEASE e-mail me! (francois@hellokellyonline.com)
I NEED to get that clip, so we can post it on YouTube and our website so show everyone how hilarious it was. We'll even credit you for taking the video!
If you have that clip, PLEASE get in touch with us! Heck, I'll even send you a free shirt. :)
Thanks for reading! We'll see you again soon!
francy from HELLO KELLY
It was a blast! The weather was perfect, a ton of people came out to support us, and our set was a lot of fun.
I wish you guys could have seen the backstage area. Not because of how intense or cool it was, but the exact opposite. It was a gravel pit, with some buses and trailers, and a tent with a BBQ. And people think the rockstar life is glamorous!
But actually, the people with Premier Festivals hooked us up big time with delicious food. Chinese for dinner? We've only had Chinese at a show once before, and it was bad! So this was a nice change.
We played first, followed by Thousand Foot Krutch, Hawk Nelson, Relient K, a surprise appearance by members of Audio Adrenaline and then, to close to night off, MercyMe.
Now, I love all those bands - I'm an especially big fan of Relient K's music - but it was too bad that none of them left the backstage area to hang out with you guys. I had a bunch of people asking: "When's Relient K coming out? What's TFK coming out?" Unfortunately, I didn't have an answer!
But I thought it was cool that all the HK boys were out there in force, making friends. Some bands might think it's lame for us to run our own merch table and spend as little time back stage as possible, but to Hello Kelly, that's what it's all about!
If we become huge famous rock stars someday (hahahaha), I really hope we'll still be able to do that stuff!
But let me tell you the best part of that day!
The festival people gave us 30 minutes to play. We were SO honoured to be a part of such a big line-up. There were thousands of people there, so we were so happy and thankful and excited! We prepared a 30 minute set. (We timed it and everything!)
Boy oh boy.
At the end of our last song - Paper Bag Princess - we do a little outro section that lasts maybe 15 seconds. Right then, the stage manager walked out on stage in front of us, nabbed by mic, turned to me and said: "You're over time. You're DONE!" and then walked away with my mic!
I thought it was HILARIOUS.
In my brain I was thinking: "Yeah ... I KNOW we're done. There's literally 15 seconds left of our show." So it goes. Some people were really mad at that guy. I thought it was silly of him to pull a move like THAT, but whatever. :)
If anything, I think it made us look more B.A. (Am I allowed to say B.A. in this journal? If you're upset about it, e-mail us at mail@hellokellyonline.com and we can talk about it. Muah hah hah!)
So here's what I'm looking for!
I saw hundreds of digital cameras filming during our set. If ANYONE has the ending of PAPER BAG PRINCESS, PLEASE e-mail me! (francois@hellokellyonline.com)
I NEED to get that clip, so we can post it on YouTube and our website so show everyone how hilarious it was. We'll even credit you for taking the video!
If you have that clip, PLEASE get in touch with us! Heck, I'll even send you a free shirt. :)
Thanks for reading! We'll see you again soon!
francy from HELLO KELLY
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