Watch The Americans | #shomiSummer
ATTENTION!! внимание: shomi has launched a Streaming Club and I am leading The Americans show. This is your traditional book club debuting it’s 21st century make-over.
This week shomi launched their first Streaming Club and I've been asked to represent (let's be honest, BINGE WATCH is the more appropriate term here) The Americans – a show set in the 80s, where two Soviet intelligence agents pose as an American married couple to spy on the U.S. government.
With yesterday’s Emmy nomination announcement, it goes without saying that I am so pumped to be leading this title. (The Americans received five 2016 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series!)
While this is NOT the typical light-hearted, "turn your brain off and zone out" fluffy, puppy, rainbow sparkles covered series I generally go for when it comes to binge watching - this is taking me back to the 80s, fully, to a time when the fears of the Cold War were felt here in Canada by my parents (I was just a baby, but they've told me about it.)
In Ottawa we literally sit on a stark reminder of the nuclear weapons threat; the Diefenbunker. Join me as we get caught up in the fashion, the tension, the history and sexy/dangerous adventures surrounding the world of international espionage with The Americans.
In addition, shomi is giving away the ULTIMATE STREAMING EXPERIENCE prize pack worth over $2,000 up for grabs. Join The shomi Streaming Club's official event page and use #shomiSummer when commenting for your chance to win* an Ultimate Streaming Experience prize pack including: Apple TV, a Samsung 60" TV, a Samsung Curved Sound Bar and a one year complimentary shomi subscription.
Yes... Watch TV and potentially win some amazing stuff by joining our shomi Streaming Club and commenting along the way! All of the *official contest details are here: http://bit.ly/29yYj8F
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There are a few perks to joining my #shomiSummer Streaming Club; streaming television is easy and takes little to no effort, SNACKS!!! can be fun as a solo OR group activity... Oh, did I mention the prizes?
To win the #shomiSummer Streaming Club's Ultimate Hosting Package, simply join me in streaming Season 1 of The Americans, comment on my Facebook Page (Amy Volume) Blog Post and tell me what show you love binge-watching! Winner will be chosen at random.
You're also invited to join my live stream video party when we wrap Season 1 of The Americans the week of July 25th – more details to come.
Keep in touch with me via social media for more!
#shomiSummer - Happy streaming! :)
SnapChat: Noel Gallagher in Ottawa
Noel Gallager's High Flying Birds play Ottawa. SnapChat story via "Amy Volume" on Friday, July 8th, 2016.
A dream come true! My favourite artist ever - live - in Ottawa! Wow! Great set.
IMO: The Party that was Amnesia Rockfest, 2016
Amnesia Rockfest 2016: wow. WOW. The (not so little) Music festival that could: DID. I am blown away at the massive improvements that were rumored to have been implemented. I got to see them and experience them in Montebello Friday, June 24th.
Pre-planning was made easy thanks to the Amnesia Rockfest app. There were loads of security, volunteers and on site staff who were always friendly and willing to help. Lines moved quickly and there were plenty of places to sit and/or rest. I saw a number of persons in wheelchairs & with walking aides in the crowd this year, too. I have a pretty crummy physical disability which can make festivals daunting. The effort put into site planning with accessibility in mind was obvious. Thank you, party planners!
I was absolutely blessed with an All Access Media pass. This was my first experience with such VIP access - I only found out towards the end that "All Access" means you can literally stand on stage while the band plays (Yah. Literally found out during blink-182's final few songs)! Next year, should I be so lucky, I will definitely take advantage of that perk for better pictures!!
Speaking of perks; the Oasis pass gave festival goers access to a POOL! On site!! While taking a refreshing dip (the first of many) I could easily hear The Used from the Budweiser stage. Didn't miss a second of the rock while keeping cool and staying energized.
Tips & suggestions to future concert goers: Save your pennies and splurge on a VIP package, wear comfortable shoes and sun protection (hat, cool clothes and sunglasses), bring along some cash and a positive attitude and you are GOOD 2 GO.
The beer was reasonably priced and having vendors with trays sell on foot through the crowds was GENIUS.
All staff I ran into at Rockfest this year (crew, security, vendors) were smiling, helpful and seemed like they were genuinely happy to be at a truly awesome happening.
Even the highways and roads to and from the Chateau and through Montebello were fairly "easy breezy".
Amnesia Rockfest, I don't know how you did it (Better planning? Consultation? Valuing the public's input? Extreme hard work and determination!?) - but you DID IT! This festival has significantly levelled up in my opinion. Years ago when I had experienced the "mess in Montebello", I swore I'd never EVER be back. Well, the rumors had me wondering if it COULD ever improve and curiosity (plus a solid line up) had me saying "Yes. Let's do this!" I am so so SO glad I took a chance and went. I'm already trying to plan ahead for next year - looks like the Chateau Montebello is already booked through til 2019... Now I truly understand why.
This year's lineup was my high school soundtrack; NOFX (killed it. My fave performance of the day) Sum 41, Against Me!, Billy Talent, the Used, Turbonegro and blink-182 were just a taste of the bands I watched all in the span of 10h at Rockfest.
Snapchat footage from Friday, June 24th at Amnesia Rockfest
Thank you to everyone who made Amnesia Rockfest 2016 a wonderful time. Loads of memories and a few performances crossed off my bucket list.
Feel free to tell me about your 2016 Rockfest experience. || Written from my perspective; All Access/Media pass, 30/F, physical disability.
James Corden's Carpool Karaoke with the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to Ottawa's RBC Bluesfest Friday, July 15th. Their new LP "The Getaway" is out June 17th.
Netflix: Stranger Things
Set in the 1980s, this supernatural thriller casts Winona Ryder as the mother of a boy who's mysteriously vanished. The only person who seems to know anything about the missing boy a young girl with supernatural powers.
*chills*